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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

Feb 2, 2018

Khoury Joins ABC to Discuss Yemen’s Splitting Crisis

By Nabeel Khoury

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Yemen

In the News

Feb 2, 2018

Carpenter in Politico Magazine: The Other Russia Scandal This Week

By Michael Carpenter

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Russia

In the News

Feb 2, 2018

Joyner in the National Interest: The New National Defense Strategy: Everything is a Priority

By James Joyner

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National Security Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 2, 2018

Marczak Quoted in Foreign Policy on Administration’s Venezuela Policy

By Jason Marczak

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Latin America

In the News

Feb 2, 2018

Hof Joins NTV to Discuss the Situation in the Middle East

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria

In the News

Feb 2, 2018

Pereira Joins France 24 to Discuss Tillerson’s Trip to Mexico

By Katherine Pereira

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Mexico

In the News

Feb 2, 2018

Duclos Joins Le Figaro to Discuss Turkey’s Military Operation in Syria

By Michael Duclos

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Syria

In the News

Feb 2, 2018

Daniels in The Hills: Saudi Corruption Crackdown an Inkblot Test for Experts

By Owen Daniels

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Middle East

In the News

Feb 2, 2018

Slavin in Al-Monitor: Latest Iran Poll Suggests Trump Rhetoric Benefits Hard-liners

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Feb 1, 2018

Stefanini in The Security Times: Brexit is About More Than Just Trade; It’s Also About Security

By Stefano Stefanini

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