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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.

Latest commentary and analysis

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Oct 30, 2017

Slavin Joins Arab Center Washington DC to Discuss US Gulf Relations and US Policy in the Arabian Gulf

By Barbara Slavin

Watch the full discussion here.

Iran

In the News

Oct 30, 2017

Wayne in The National Interest: The War on Drugs: The Narco States of North America

By Earl Anthony Wayne

Read the full article here.

Mexico

In the News

Oct 30, 2017

Pham in The Hill: Niger is on the Front Lines of the War Against Terrorism

By J. Peter Pham

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North & West Africa Sahel

In the News

Oct 30, 2017

Ullman in UPI: Mutiny on Capitol Hill? Not an Easy Question

By Harlan Ullman

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United States and Canada

In the News

Oct 29, 2017

Alfoneh in Arab Weekly: The Other Tehran Behind the Veil of Chastity

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran

In the News

Oct 29, 2017

Alfoneh in Arab Weekly: Iran’s al-Quds Force Out of the Shadows

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran

In the News

Oct 29, 2017

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Rise of renewables a growing challenge to natural gas

By Charles Ellinas

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In the News

Oct 27, 2017

Pham Quoted in Washington Examiner on ISIS in Africa

By J. Peter Pham

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In the News

Oct 27, 2017

Pham Joins CGTN America to Discuss Legitimacy of Kenya’s Presidential Election Redo

By J. Peter Pham

Watch the full discussion here.

Africa

In the News

Oct 27, 2017

Pham Joins VOA to Discuss US Counter-terrorism Operations in Africa and Kenya’s Recent Election

By J. Peter Pham

Listen to the full discussion here.

Africa