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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 23, 2017

Handjani Quoted by Bloomberg on Tensions Between Saudi Arabia and Qatar

By Amir Handjani

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Saudi Arabia The Gulf

In the News

Jun 23, 2017

Alyahya Quoted in Financial Times on the Rise of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince

By Mohammed Alyahya

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Jun 23, 2017

Shaffer in The Hill: US Gas Exports Not the Elixir to European Energy Security

By Brenda Shaffer

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In the News

Jun 23, 2017

Stein Quoted in Military Times on Turkish Military Buildup in Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

Jun 23, 2017

LeBaron in U.S. News: Navigating Saudi-U.S. Ties

By Richard LeBaron

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Jun 23, 2017

Slavin Joins VOA to Discuss Domestic and Foreign Issues in the News

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Jun 23, 2017

Woods Quoted in VOA on Russian Hacks

By Beau Woods

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Russia

In the News

Jun 23, 2017

Ellinas in Cyprus Weekly: BP’S 2016 World Energy Review

By Charles Ellinas

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In the News

Jun 23, 2017

Daniels Quoted by Der Tagesspiegel on the Trump Administration’s Unpredictable Foreign Policy

By Owen Daniels

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In the News

Jun 23, 2017

Corman Quoted by Cyberscoop on the Healthcare Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense