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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 22, 2017

Manning in Nikkei Asian Review: Moon-Trump Summit: How to Avoid a Train Wreck

By Robert Manning

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Korea

In the News

Jun 22, 2017

Alyahya in Newsweek: The Problem with Qatar’s Foreign Policy: It Backed the Wrong Side

By Mohammed Khalid Alyahya

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The Gulf

In the News

Jun 22, 2017

Cohen Joins Duel to Discuss the Deterioration of the Relationship Between the United States and Russia

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Jun 22, 2017

Cohen Joins Gazeta.ru to Discuss the Relationship Between Trump and Putin

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Jun 22, 2017

Herbst Joins KCRW to Discuss the Complex Factions Fighting in Syria

By John Herbst

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Syria

In the News

Jun 22, 2017

Benitez Joins NPR to Discuss the Growing Military Standoff Between Russia and NATO

By Jorge Benitez

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 21, 2017

Alami in Al-Monitor: The Geopolitics Behind Race for Eastern Syria

By Mona Alami

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Syria

In the News

Jun 21, 2017

Shaffer in Fox News: Terror in Iran: The Regime is Pointing Fingers at ISIS to Distract from Domestic Unrest

By Brenda Shaffer

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Iran

In the News

Jun 21, 2017

Atlantic Council Event on the Future of the Iran Nuclear Deal Featured by the Washington Report

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Jun 21, 2017

Braw in the Wall Street Journal: A Better Model for European Defense

By Elisabeth Braw

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