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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

May 18, 2017

Mezran Quoted in Al Jazeera English on Meeting Between Libyan Rival Leaders

By Karim Mezran

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Libya

In the News

May 18, 2017

Slavin Joins France 24 to Discuss Iran Presidential Elections

By Barbara Slavin

Watch the full interview here.

Iran

In the News

May 18, 2017

Schechter in RealClearWorld: Let’s Celebrate Our Foreign Policy Success in Colombia

By Peter Schechter

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Colombia

In the News

May 18, 2017

Cohen Joins Marshall Center to Discuss German-US Partnership and Engagement with Russia

By Ariel Cohen

Watch the full interview here.

Russia

In the News

May 18, 2017

Coote Quoted in Interfax Natural Gas Daily on Trump’s Economic Cooperation Deal with China

By Bud Coote

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China

In the News

May 18, 2017

Aslund Quoted in CNBC on Trump-Putin Relationship

By Anders Aslund

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Russia

In the News

May 18, 2017

Hof Quoted by Middle East Eye on Trump’s Trip to the Middle East

By Frederic C. Hof

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In the News

May 18, 2017

Saab in Foreign Affairs: Trump Goes to Saudi Arabia—How to Make the Visit a Success

By Bilal Y. Saab

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

May 17, 2017

Stein Quoted by the Washington Post on US-Turkey Relations

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

May 17, 2017

Schechter Quoted by Portafolio on President Santos’ visit to Washington

By Peter Schechter

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Colombia