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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

Jul 28, 2017

Metzl Joins CNN to Discuss North Korea

By Jamie Metzl

Watch the full interview here.

Korea

In the News

Jul 27, 2017

Manning in the Hill: Reckless Rhetoric Distorts US Options on North Korea

By Robert A. Manning

Read the full article here.

Korea

In the News

Jul 27, 2017

Vershbow and Fishman in the Wall Street Journal: Congress Is Right to Boost Russia Sanctions

By Alexander Vershbow and Edward Fishman

Read the full article here.

Russia

In the News

Jul 27, 2017

Slavin in Al Monitor: Iranians Support Restarting Nuclear Program if US Backs Out of Deal

By Barbara Slavin

Read the full article here.

Iran

In the News

Jul 27, 2017

Alfoneh Quoted in VOA on Islamic State Threats to Iran

By Ali Alfoneh

Read the full article here.

Iran

In the News

Jul 27, 2017

LeBaron in The Cipher Brief: Kuwait Sees No Benefit from Gulf Sqaubbling

By Richard LeBaron

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The Gulf

In the News

Jul 27, 2017

Alami in the New Arab – Who Will Lead Lebanon’s Fight Against Extremists: Hizballah or the Army?

By Mona Alami

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Middle East

In the News

Jul 27, 2017

Vakhshouri Quoted in Iran Wire on Conservative Criticism for Total Deal

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Iran

In the News

Jul 27, 2017

LeBaron Quoted by the Cipher Brief on Kuwait’s Role in Gulf Diplomatic Row

By Richard LeBaron

Read the full article here.

The Gulf

In the News

Jul 27, 2017

Fishman Quoted by Reuters on Trump and Russia Sanctions Bill

By Edward Fishman

Read the full article here.

Russia