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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 29, 2018

Hellyer Quoted in Reuters on Egyptian Election

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Jan 29, 2018

Wieslander Joins Folk och Försvar to Discuss American Secuirty Policy

By Anna Wieslander

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National Security Security & Defense

In the News

Jan 29, 2018

Stein Joins Defense One to Discuss the War in Yemen

By Aaron Stein

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Yemen

In the News

Jan 29, 2018

Pham Quoted in the Financial Times on US Pressuring African Countries to Cut North Korea Ties

By J. Peter Pham

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Africa Korea

In the News

Jan 29, 2018

Pham Quoted in Financial Times on U.S. Pressuring African Countries

By J. Peter Pham

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Korea

In the News

Jan 28, 2018

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Price, Not Politics, Stymying East Med Gas

By Charles Ellinas

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In the News

Jan 28, 2018

Haid Quoted in Arab News on Syrian Kurdish not Attending Sochi Peace Talks

By Haid Haid

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Middle East

In the News

Jan 27, 2018

Itani Quoted in the Washington Post on Turkey’s Attack in Syria

By Faysal Itani

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Syria Turkey

In the News

Jan 27, 2018

Hussein in Gulf News: Gulf’s Economic Reforms Will Create Space for Women

By Bina Hussein

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Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 26, 2018

Dungan Quoted in The Week on Trump’s American First Policy at Davos

By Nicholas Dungan

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Economy & Business