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The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the Atlantic Community’s central role in meeting global challenges. The Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the twenty-first century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders. Through the papers we write, the ideas we generate, and the communities we build, the Council shapes policy choices and strategies to create a more secure and prosperous world.

NATO 20/2020

Twenty bold ideas to reimagine the Alliance after the 2020 US election

More than two decades after NATO’s inspired decision to invite former adversaries to join its ranks, the Alliance is in need of equally captivating ideas. The essays in this volume are intended to push the Alliance to think boldly and creatively in the service of recapturing the public’s imagination.

Read our provocative essays on the future of NATO

Explore the podcast series

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

Making a difference

Learn more about the Atlantic Council’s insights & impact through these stories of how our regional and thematic programs are making a difference not only in shaping how we view global issues but also in shaping their outcome.

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Content

In the News

Jan 1, 2018

Charai in the National Interest: Trump’s Jerusalem Move Could Provide a Pathway to Peace

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Jan 1, 2018

Manning Quoted in Yonhap News on North Korea’s ICBM Capabilities

By Robert Manning

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Korea

In the News

Dec 31, 2017

Slavin Joins NBC News to Discuss Iranian Protests

By Barbara Slavin

Watch the full discussion here.

Iran

In the News

Dec 31, 2017

Gopalaswamy in Deccan Chronicle: Hindi-Chini bhai bhai, the perfect foil to Pak terror

By Bharath Gopalaswamy

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Pakistan

In the News

Dec 31, 2017

Marczak Quoted in Las Provincias on Russian Involvement in the Caribbean

By Jason Marczak

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Cuba Russia

In the News

Dec 30, 2017

Braw in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Argues in Favor of More Permanent US basing in Germany

By Elisabeth Braw

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Germany

In the News

Dec 30, 2017

Hellyer in The National: Egypt Church Attack Requires a Broad Response From an Empowered Civil Society

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Dec 30, 2017

Wayne in The National Interest: It’s in America’s National Interest to Stay in NAFTA

By Earl Anthony Wayne

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In the News

Dec 29, 2017

Braw in Defense One: When the War Comes, What Should We Civilians Do?

By Elisabeth Braw

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In the News

Dec 29, 2017

Braw in The Times: Armed Forces Must Focus on Frontline Talent

By Elisabeth Braw

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