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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 3, 2018

Shaffer in The Hill: Iranian Uprisings Put Upward Pressure on Oil Prices

By Brenda Shaffer

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Iran

In the News

Jan 3, 2018

Woods Quoted in Financial Times on Tech Groups Race to Fix Chip Design Flaw

By Beau Woods

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Jan 3, 2018

Braw in Financial Times: Military Bands Trumpet the Might and Status of Their Nation

By Elizabeth Braw

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In the News

Jan 2, 2018

Manning Quoted in Express on North Korea Crisis

By Robert Manning

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Korea

In the News

Jan 2, 2018

Handjani in Reuters: The Best Way to Respond to Iran Protests

By Amir Handjani

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Iran

In the News

Jan 2, 2018

Dobriansky in the Wall Street Journal: A Cold War in the Arctic Circle

By Paula J. Dobriansky

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Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jan 2, 2018

Slavin Quoted in Washington Post on Iran Protests

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Jan 2, 2018

Hellyer in The Globe and Mail: The West’s Support of Iranian Protests Should Not be Conditional

By H.A. Hellyer

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Iran

In the News

Jan 2, 2018

Braw in WSJ: Europe Needs One EU-Boat, Not 16 Different Submarines

By Elizabeth Braw

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Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jan 1, 2018

Charai in the National Interest: Trump’s Jerusalem Move Could Provide a Pathway to Peace

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East