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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

Nov 6, 2017

Alami in The National: Saad Hariri’s Resignation Was a Shock, But What Will Happen Next?

By Mona Alami

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Middle East

In the News

Nov 6, 2017

Alfoneh in Middle East Institute: Hariri’s Resignation Alarms Tehran about Lebanon’s Future

By Ali Alfoneh

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Middle East

In the News

Nov 6, 2017

Hruby in Devex: How to Close Africa’s Jobs Gap

By Aubrey Hruby

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Africa

In the News

Nov 5, 2017

Hellyer Quoted in Union Leader on Arrests in Saudi Arabia

By H.A. Hellyer

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Nov 5, 2017

Alyahya Quoted in LA Times on Global Impact of Arrests in Saudi Arabia

By Mohammed Alyahya

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Nov 5, 2017

Hellyer Quoted in Buzzfeed on Anti-corruption Arrests in Saudi Arabia

By H.A. Hellyer

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Nov 5, 2017

Alyahya Quoted in Financial Times on Corruption Crackdown in Saudi Arabia

By Mohammed Alyahya

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Nov 5, 2017

Hellyer Joins NPR to Discuss Arrests by Saudi Prince

By H.A. Hellyer

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Nov 5, 2017

Blanford in The Arab Weekly: Assad’s Allies Press for Rapprochement with Damascus

By Nicholas Blanford

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Syria

In the News

Nov 5, 2017

Alyahya Quoted in Wall Street Journal on Arrests in Saudi Arabia

By Mohammed Alyahya

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Saudi Arabia