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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

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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 27, 2018

Alfoneh in Middle East Institute: Tehran Fails to Appreciate European Efforts to Preserve the Nuclear Deal

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran

In the News

Feb 27, 2018

Stein in War On The Rocks: Drawing Down From Incirlik: A Proposal to Improve America’s Strained Relations With Turkey

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

Feb 27, 2018

Braga in Palm Beach Post: Leadership Transition in Cuba Promises Continuity

By Roberta S. Braga

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Cuba

In the News

Feb 27, 2018

Rosenblum in The Cipher Brief: Shedding the Veneer of Non-Partisanship on the House Intel Committee

By Todd Rosenblum

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Intelligence
Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 27, 2018

Cohen Joins Czech Public TV to Discuss Inauguration of the Nemtsov Plaza

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Feb 26, 2018

Manning Quoted in VOA on U.S. Willing to Talk With N. Korea

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Feb 26, 2018

Stein Quoted in Arab News on Kurdish Brigade Joining Turkey’s Operation

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

Feb 26, 2018

Hof Joins WBUR to Discuss Syria’s Long-Running War

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria

In the News

Feb 26, 2018

Ullman in UPI: Do Donald Trump’s Failures Add Up to High Crimes and Misdemeanors?

By Harlan Ullman

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In the News

Feb 26, 2018

Morningstar Quoted in Reuters on U.S. Investors Seeking to Acquire Rosneft lien in Citgo

By Jamie Metzl

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