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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

Jun 26, 2017

Mezran Quoted in Libya Herald on the Origins and Evolution of ISIS in Libya

By Karim Mezran

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Libya

In the News

Jun 26, 2017

Fishman in The Hill: Speaker Ryan, the Fate of Our Policy Toward Russia Rests in Your Hands

By Edward Fishman

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Russia

In the News

Jun 26, 2017

Vershbow Joins Radio Free Europe to Discuss Events in Donbas Following President Poroshenko’s Visit

By Alexander Vershbow

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Ukraine

In the News

Jun 26, 2017

Atlantic Council Featured in EL Financiero on Chinese Investment in Latin America

By Atlantic Council

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China

In the News

Jun 26, 2017

Daniels Joins VOA Pashto to Discuss Trump-Modi and AfPak Implications

By Owen Daniels

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In the News

Jun 26, 2017

Gopalaswamy in Foreign Affairs: The Trump–Modi Summit, Big Meeting, Low Expectations

By Bharath Gopalaswamy

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India

In the News

Jun 26, 2017

Daniels Joins VOA Dari to Discuss Trump-Modi Meeting and AfPak Implications

By Owen Daniels

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In the News

Jun 25, 2017

Handjani Quoted in Al Jazeera on Turkey Denouncing Demands of Qatar

By Amir Handjani

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Turkey

In the News

Jun 25, 2017

Hruby in Newsweek – Business Advice for U.S. Companies in Africa: Do What You Do Best

By Aubrey Hruby

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In the News

Jun 25, 2017

Pothier Quoted by Financial Times on Turkey’s Weakened Military

By Fabrice Pothier

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Turkey