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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 3, 2017

Åslund Quoted in KyivPost on the Stalling of Ukraine’s Reform Drive

By Anders Aslund

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Ukraine

In the News

Jul 3, 2017

Hof Quoted by Foreign Policy on Confusing US Policy for Russia in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria

In the News

Jul 3, 2017

Saab Quoted in Newsweek on Hezbollah Tensions in Israel

By Bilal Saab

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Israel

In the News

Jul 3, 2017

Corman Quoted in the Security Ledger on Ukrainian Cyberattack

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 3, 2017

Atlantic Council Featured in China Daily on Chinese Trade in Latin America

By Atlantic Council

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China

In the News

Jul 3, 2017

Ullman in UPI: Democracy in America and Britain Under Assault

By Harlan Ullman

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United Kingdom

In the News

Jul 2, 2017

Ellinas in in-Cyprus: Italy’s energy strategy

By Charles Ellinas

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Italy

In the News

Jul 2, 2017

Braw in Politico: Fighting Terror — There Could Be An App For That

By Elisabeth Braw

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 2, 2017

Slavin Joins Orient News to Discuss Military Intervention in Syria

By Barbara Slavin

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Syria

In the News

Jul 2, 2017

Handjani Joins Bloomberg to Discuss Qatar Defense Minister Meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan

By Amir Handjani

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The Gulf Turkey