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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

Feb 26, 2018

Metzl Joins CNN to Discuss the Plan to Remove Presidential Term Limit in China

By Jamie Metzl

Watch the full discussion here

China

In the News

Feb 26, 2018

Shaffer in GIS: The Caspian Sea basin: Lessons From Recent Major Investments

By Brenda Shaffer

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In the News

Feb 26, 2018

Farkas in The Atlantic: Russia Is Abetting Mass Murder in Syria

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia Syria

In the News

Feb 26, 2018

Farkas in The Atlantic: Russia Is Abetting Mass Murder in Syria

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia Syria

In the News

Feb 26, 2018

O’Toole in The Hill: New North Korean Sanctions Tighten the Screws with Utmost Precision

By Brian O'Toole

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Korea

In the News

Feb 25, 2018

Goldwyn Quoted in New York Times on Lower Oil Prices

By David L. Goldwyn

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In the News

Feb 25, 2018

Alfoneh in The Arab Weekly: Iran Wants Return on Investments From Syria, Well… Just Like Russia

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran

In the News

Feb 25, 2018

Alfoneh in The Arab Weekly: Tehran’s Paranoia Breeds New, Strange Spy Cases

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran

In the News

Feb 25, 2018

Cohen in The Hill: Germany and The US Need a New Beginning in Their Security Relationship

By Ariel Cohen

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Germany

In the News

Feb 25, 2018

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Egypt’s Natural Gas Reaches New Highs, But Cyprus?

By Charles Ellinas

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North Africa