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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

Jul 5, 2017

Ullman in Observer: Donald Trump Could Tweet the US Into War

By Harlan Ullman

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In the News

Jul 5, 2017

Barno and Bensahel in War on the Rocks – Strategic Outpost at 50 (Columns): Some Reflections

By David Barno and Nora Bensahel

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In the News

Jul 5, 2017

Woods Quoted in The Parallax on Cyberattack in Ukraine

By Beau Woods

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 5, 2017

Vakhshouri Joins BBC Persia to Discuss Economic Investment in Iran

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Iran

In the News

Jul 5, 2017

Saldarriaga Joins CGTN America to Discuss Argentina’s Economy

By Andrea Saldarriaga

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Latin America

In the News

Jul 4, 2017

Woods Quoted in BBC on Cyberattack in Ukraine

By Beau Woods

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Ukraine

In the News

Jul 4, 2017

Vakhshouri Quoted in KNect365 on Global LNG Markets

By Sara Vakhshouri

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The Gulf

In the News

Jul 4, 2017

Vershbow Quoted by the Kyiv Post on Russian Aggression Against Ukraine

By Alexander Vershbow

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Russia

In the News

Jul 4, 2017

Braga in Inside Sources: Trump’s Obsolete Stance on Cuba May Scare Off U.S. Companies, Stifle Cuba’s Entrepreneurs

By Roberta Braga

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Cuba

In the News

Jul 4, 2017

Kroenig Joins CBS to Discuss North Korea Missile Threat

By Matthew Kroenig

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Korea