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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

Mar 20, 2017

Polyakova Quoted by Express on the Rise of Anti-EU Groups in Europe

By Alina Polyakova

Read the full article here.

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Mar 20, 2017

Charai in the National Interest: What Kind of Arab World Does Trump Want to See?

By Atlantic Council

Africa Middle East

In the News

Mar 20, 2017

Brannen Quoted by the Christian Science Monitor on FBI Investigation into Trump Administration’s Ties to Russia

By Kate brannen

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Russia

In the News

Mar 20, 2017

Alami in the Middle East Eye: ANALYSIS: Hezbollah Enters Drone Age with Bombing Raids in Syria

By Mona Alami

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Drones Syria

In the News

Mar 20, 2017

Daniels in the Hill: When Challenging Iran in Gulf, Don’t Ditch Entire Obama Playbook

By Owen Daniels

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Middle East

In the News

Mar 20, 2017

Farkas Joins BBC to Discuss Russian Election Interferences

By Evelyn Farkas

Listen to full interview here.

Russia

In the News

Mar 20, 2017

Benitez Quoted by Accent on US-Russia Relations

By Jorge Benitez

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Missile Defense Russia

In the News

Mar 20, 2017

Stein Quoted by Reuters on Anger in Kurdish Southeast to Impact Turkey’s Referendum

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

Mar 20, 2017

Cohen Joins BBC to Discuss Recent Meeting Between President Trump and Chancellor Merkel

By Ariel Cohen

Watch the full interview here.

Germany

In the News

Mar 19, 2017

Ellinas in Cyprus Weekly: The Real Prospects of East Med Gas

By Charles Ellinas

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