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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

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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 27, 2017

Bruton Joins i24 News to Discuss Zimbabwe

By Bronwyn Bruton

Watch the full discussion here.

South & Central Africa

In the News

Nov 24, 2017

Phams Joins CTV to Discuss What We Might See From Emmerson Mnangagwa

By Peter Pham

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South & Central Africa

In the News

Nov 24, 2017

Slavin Quoted in BESA Center on JCPOA in Iran

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Nov 23, 2017

Bechev in the Moscow Times: The Balkans – Between Russia and the West

By Dimitar Bechev

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The Balkans

In the News

Nov 23, 2017

Cohen in the National Interest: Russia Is Roaring Back to the Middle East While America Is Asleep

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Nov 22, 2017

Pham Quoted in Time on Peaceful Transition of Power in Zimbabwe

By Peter Pham

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South & Central Africa

In the News

Nov 21, 2017

Montanino Quoted in Bloomberg on Former Premier Silvio Berlusconi

By Andrea Montanino

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Italy

In the News

Nov 21, 2017

Pham Quoted in Time on Mugabe’s Resignation

By Peter Pham

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South & Central Africa

In the News

Nov 21, 2017

Pham Joins CBC News to Discuss Mugabe’s Resignation

By Peter Pham

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South & Central Africa

In the News

Nov 21, 2017

Pham Quoted in Chicago Tribune on Zimbabwe Moving Forward After President’s Resignation

By Peter Pham

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South & Central Africa