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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

Apr 9, 2017

Hellyer in the Globe and Mail: After Egypt Attack, Sectarianism and Extremism Go Hand in Hand

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Apr 9, 2017

Vakhshouri Quoted by Platts on Iran’s Oil Production

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Iran

In the News

Apr 9, 2017

Gold Quoted by Agence France-Presse on ISIS in Egypt

By Zack Gold

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North Africa

In the News

Apr 9, 2017

Aslund Quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Russian Intelligence

By Anders Aslund

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Intelligence Russia

In the News

Apr 9, 2017

Herbst Quoted by VOA on Russia’s Reaction to US Air Strike on Syria

By John E. Herbst

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Russia Syria

In the News

Apr 9, 2017

Vakhshouri joins BBC Persian News Hours to Discuss Rhum Gas Field in North Sea

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Energy & Environment Oil and Gas

In the News

Apr 8, 2017

Itani Quoted by Arab News on the Trump Administration’s Decision to Strike Syria

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

In the News

Apr 8, 2017

Hof Quoted by Business Insider on the Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria

In the News

Apr 8, 2017

Metzl Joins CBS This Morning to Discuss Recent Trump-Xi Summit

By Jamie Metzl

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 8, 2017

Herbst Quoted by Newsweek on Weakened US-Russia Relations, Post Attack on Syria

By John Herbst

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Russia