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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 25, 2017

Braw in WSJ: How Much Can Germany’s Military Expand?

By Elizabeth Braw

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Germany

In the News

Oct 24, 2017

Kawakibi Quoted in Courier International on Al-Sissi France Visit

By Salam Kawakibi

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France

In the News

Oct 24, 2017

Alyahya Quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Saudi Prince Development Project

By Mohammed Khalid Alyahya

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Oct 24, 2017

Alfoneh in Middle East Institute: Tillerson’s “Iranian Militias” Remark Sparks Controversy

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran

In the News

Oct 24, 2017

Atallah Quoted in Washington Examiner on Investigation of Militant Group for Clues in Niger Ambush

By Rudolph Atallah

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North & West Africa Sahel

In the News

Oct 24, 2017

Atallah Quoted in ABC News on US Intelligence Officials Examining Video of Nigerien Militant Group

By Rudolph Atallah

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Nigeria

In the News

Oct 24, 2017

Atallah Quoted in ABC News on Video of Militant Group in Niger

By Rudolph Atallah

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North & West Africa Sahel

In the News

Oct 23, 2017

Alfoneh in Middle East Institute: The Growing Conflict between Iran’s Intelligence Agencies

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran

In the News

Oct 23, 2017

Bechev in The American Interest: The Reach and Limits of Russian Influence

By Dimitar Bechev

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Russia

In the News

Oct 23, 2017

Carles-Castello Quoted in El Pais on Trump Tillerson Feud Affecting Foreign Relations

By Carles Castello-Catchot

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