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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.

Latest commentary and analysis

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Content

In the News

Apr 6, 2017

Metzl Joins CNN to Discuss the Importance of Trump-Xi Relationship

By Jamie Metzl

Watch the full interview here.

China

In the News

Apr 6, 2017

Ahmad in The New York Times: Afghans Fight Corruption

By Javid Ahmad

Read the full article here.

Afghanistan

In the News

Apr 6, 2017

Metzl Joins CNN to Discuss Trump-Xi Summit

By Jamie Metzl

Watch the full interview here.

China

In the News

Apr 6, 2017

Castello-Catchot Joins Telemundo to Discuss Trump’s Response to the Chemical Attack in Syria

By Carles Castelló Catchot

Watch the full interview here.

Syria

In the News

Apr 6, 2017

Metzl Joins CNN to Discuss US-China Relations, Trade, and Investment

By Jamie Metzl

Watch the full interview here.

China

In the News

Apr 6, 2017

Metzl Joins CNN to Discuss Trump & Xi’s North Korea Problem

By Jamie Metzl

Watch the full interview here.

Korea

Emerging Defense Challenges

Apr 6, 2017

Grundman in Aviation Week: A Map Of Aerospace Mergers And Acquisitions

By Steven Grundman

Read the full article here.

Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 5, 2017

Durakoglu Testifies Before House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Turkey

By Naz Durakoglu

Read the full testimony here.

Turkey

In the News

Apr 5, 2017

Alami in the New Arab: The International Community Has Failed Syria’s Children Once Again

By Mona Alami

Read the full article here.

Syria

In the News

Apr 5, 2017

Ahmad in Modern War Institute: Dress Like Allies, Kill Like Enemies

By Javid Ahmad

Read the full report here.

Afghanistan