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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 21, 2017

Atlantic Council Featured in NPR on U.S. Sanctions Against Russia

By Atlantic Council

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Russia

In the News

Jul 21, 2017

Vakhshouri Quoted in Platts on OPEC Committee Meeting

By Sara Vakhshouri

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In the News

Jul 21, 2017

Slavin Joins VOA to Discuss Iran Recertification and Sanctions

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Jul 21, 2017

Nordenman Quoted in CNN on Expansion of China’s Navy

By Magnus Nordenman

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China

In the News

Jul 21, 2017

Galante Quoted by Wired on Lack of US Government Response to Cyber Attacks

By Laura Galante

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 21, 2017

Itani in The Atlantic: The End of American Support for Syrian Rebels Was Inevitable

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

In the News

Jul 21, 2017

OUL Noticias Featured Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Event on Venezuela

By Atlantic Council

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Venezuela

In the News

Jul 21, 2017

Istoé Featured Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Event on Venezuela

By Atlantic Council

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Venezuela

In the News

Jul 21, 2017

NTN24 Featured Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Event on Venezuela

By Atlantic Council

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Venezuela

In the News

Jul 21, 2017

Insight Crime Features Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Event on Brazil

By Atlantic Council

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Brazil