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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

Oct 20, 2017

al-Kattan Quoted in AP on Devastation in Raqqa

By Rashad al-Kattan

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Syria

In the News

Oct 20, 2017

Carpenter Quoted in WJLA on Russian Interference in US Elections

By Michael Carpenter

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Cybersecurity Russia

In the News

Oct 20, 2017

Fishman in Foreign Affairs: Even Smarter Sanctions: How to Fight in the Era of Economic Warfare

By Edward Fishman

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Russia

In the News

Oct 20, 2017

Vakhshouri Quoted in Platts on Iran Oil Exports

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Iran

In the News

Oct 19, 2017

Bruton in The Cipher Brief: The Widespread Disdain for Somalia’s Government

By Bronwyn Bruton

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Somalia

In the News

Oct 19, 2017

Hellyer Quoted in the Los Angeles Times on Crackdown of Egyptian Sexual Orientation Regulations

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Oct 19, 2017

Atallah Quoted in Wall Street Journal on FBI Probe in Niger After Death of US Soldier

By Rudolph Atallah

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North & West Africa Sahel

In the News

Oct 19, 2017

Carpenter Quoted in McClatchy DC on Russian Troll Network

By Michael Carpenter

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Russia

In the News

Oct 19, 2017

Slavin Quoted in Foreign Policy on Democracy in Iran

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 19, 2017

Bruton Quoted in the Cipher Brief on US Policy in Somalia

By Bronwyn Bruton

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Somalia