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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 5, 2017

Ullman in UPI: Zbigniew Brzezinski Was Masterful Doer and Teacher

By Harlan Ullman

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In the News

Jun 5, 2017

Corman Quoted in Healthcare IT News on Vulnerabilities in Healthcare Cybersecurity

By Joshua Corman

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In the News

Jun 4, 2017

Ralby Quoted by Manila Bulletin on Oil Smuggling Costs

By Ian Ralby

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In the News

Jun 4, 2017

Miller in the Arab Weekly: Egyptian Strikes in Libya Reflect Entrenched Interests

By Elissa Miller

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Libya North Africa

In the News

Jun 4, 2017

Ellinas in Cyprus Weekly: International Interest in Greece’s Offshore Blocks

By Charles Ellinas

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Greece

In the News

Jun 4, 2017

Vakhshouri Quoted by KNect365 Energy on the Impacts of US LNG Supplies in China

By Sara Vakhshouri

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China

In the News

Jun 3, 2017

Eljarh Quoted by the Libya Herald on Libyan National Army Progress in the Jufra Airbase

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

In the News

Jun 2, 2017

Manning in Nikkei Asian Review: US Paris Accord Exit is Historic Retreat from Rules-Based Order

By Robert A. Manning

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In the News

Jun 2, 2017

Cohen Joins VOA to Discuss U.S. Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord

By Ariel Cohen

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In the News

Jun 2, 2017

Woods Joins Council on Foreign Relations Podcast to Discuss Cyber Policy

By Beau Woods

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense