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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.

Latest commentary and analysis

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Jun 15, 2017

Handjani Quoted in The Washington Post on Qatar

By Amir Handjani

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The Gulf

In the News

Jun 15, 2017

Handjani Quoted by the Washington Post on Trump’s Role in Qatar’s Diplomatic Crisis

By Amir Handjani

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The Gulf

In the News

Jun 15, 2017

Fishman Quoted in Independent on Russian Sanctions

By Edward Fishman

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Russia

In the News

Jun 15, 2017

Vakhshouri Quoted in Al Jazeera on Qatar’s Battle for LNG Market Share

By Sara Vakhshouri

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The Gulf

In the News

Jun 15, 2017

Biberman in Asian Security: Genocidal Violence, Nation-Building, and the Bloody Birth of Bangladesh

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Jun 15, 2017

Cohen Joins VOA to Discuss Decrease in Living Standards in Russia

By Ariel Cohen

Listen to the full broadcast here.

Russia

In the News

Jun 15, 2017

Itani Quoted in CNBC on Why Trump Attacks Iran for Supporting Assad

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

In the News

Jun 15, 2017

Jason Marczak Submits Comments on NAFTA Negotiations to the Office of the United States Trade Representative

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Jason Marczak, Director, Latin America Economic Growth Initiative Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, Atlantic Council, submitted comments on NAFTA negotiations to the Office of United States Trade Representative (USTR) on June 12, 2017. His comment outlined negotiating objectives of the North America free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. USTR requested comments from the public […]

In the News

Jun 15, 2017

Handjani in Reuters: Inside Trump’s Middle East Mess

By Amir Handjani

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In the News

Jun 15, 2017

Manning Quoted by Yohap News on the Release of Student Imprisoned by North Korea

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea