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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

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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 9, 2017

Alfoneh in the Atlantic: America and Iran Hurtle Toward Confrontation in Syria

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran

In the News

Jun 9, 2017

Alami in Middle East Eye: After Years of Battling Low-level Sunni Insurgency, Iran Hit by First Islamic State Attack

By Mona Alami

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Iran

In the News

Jun 9, 2017

Braw Quoted in KIT on Impacts of British Election

By Elisabeth Braw

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United Kingdom

In the News

Jun 9, 2017

Kempe Joins CNBC to Discuss the Potential Impact of the UK Election on Financial Markets

By Fred Kempe

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Economy & Business United Kingdom

In the News

Jun 9, 2017

Slavin Joins ECFR to Discuss Iran Foreign Policy

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Jun 9, 2017

Cohen Joins VOA to Discuss Implications of Comey Case

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Jun 8, 2017

Alfoneh Joins DR Radio to Discuss Iran Terrorist Attacks

By Ali Alfoneh

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Iran

In the News

Jun 8, 2017

Alami in New Arab: Tahrir al-Sham’s ‘Syrianisation’ Causes War of Words with Nusra

By Mona Alami

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In the News

Jun 8, 2017

Farkas in the New York Times: Jared Kushner’s Not-So-Secret Channel to Putin

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia

In the News

Jun 8, 2017

Corman Quoted in ArsTechnica on Weaknesses of Health IT Security

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense