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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

Sep 12, 2017

Grigas in Foreign Affairs on the Impact of US Natural Gas Imports to the Baltic Region

By Agnia Grigas

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In the News

Sep 12, 2017

Alyahya Quoted in Wall Street Journal on Saudi Arabia Detaining Prominent Clerics

By Mohammed Khalid Alyahya

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Sep 12, 2017

Itani Quoted in The National on Trump Embracing Strategy to Counter Iranian Forces

By Faysal Itani

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Iran

In the News

Sep 12, 2017

El-Gamal Quoted in VOA: Is US Losing a Key Part of the War on Terror?

By Jasmine El-Gamal

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In the News

Sep 11, 2017

FIshman Joins BBC to Discuss UN Sanctions on North Korea

By Edward Fishman

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Korea

In the News

Sep 11, 2017

Slavin in Al-Monitor: US-Iran Exchanges Hang in the Balance As Trump Weighs Decision on Nuclear Deal

By Barbara Slavin

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Nuclear Nonproliferation Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 11, 2017

Speranza Joins Defense One to Discuss Russia Wargame

By Lauren Speranza

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Russia

In the News

Sep 11, 2017

Stein Quoted in WION on Syrian Army’s Military Advances

By Aaron Stein

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Syria

In the News

Sep 11, 2017

Wayne in The Hill: The Sprint to Revise NAFTA Has Millions of Jobs on the Line

By Earl Anthony Wayne

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Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 11, 2017

El Sirgany in CNN: Newly Unearthed Ancient Tomb with Mummies Unveiled in Egypt

By Sarah El Sirgany

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North Africa