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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

Aug 8, 2017

Manning Quoted in CNBC on Decrease of South Korean ETFs

By Robert Manning

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Korea

In the News

Aug 7, 2017

Alami in Al-Monitor: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Plots its Next Move in Northern Syria

By Mona Alami

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Syria

In the News

Aug 7, 2017

Itani Quoted in The National on Saudi Arabian Opposition to the Assad Regime in Syria

By Faysal Itani

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Saudi Arabia Syria

In the News

Aug 7, 2017

Stein Quoted in Military Times on Kurdish Fighters in Turkey

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

Aug 7, 2017

Braw in Foreign Affairs: Athens Is Spending Far Too Much on Its Armed Forces

By Elisabeth Braw

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Greece

In the News

Aug 6, 2017

Itani Quoted in Voice of America on Lebanon and Hezbollah

By Faysal Itani

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Middle East

In the News

Aug 5, 2017

Ellinas in Cyprus Weekly: Floating Gas Terminal Could Be Ideal For Cyprus

By Charles Ellinas

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Southern & Southeastern Europe

In the News

Aug 4, 2017

Woods Quoted in HelpNet Security on WannaCry Researcher Arrest

By Beau Woods

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In the News

Aug 4, 2017

Fried Joins CSIS Podcast to Discuss America’s Role in the World

By Daniel Fried

Listen to the full interview here.

Russia

In the News

Aug 3, 2017

Alfoneh in Middle East Institute: Iran-Backed Popular Mobilization Forces Preparing for Post-Islamic State Iraq

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran Iraq