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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 15, 2017

Eljarh Quoted by Agence France-Presse on the Libyan Political Agreement and Conflict in Tripoli

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

In the News

Mar 15, 2017

Brand Joins Talk Media News to Discuss NATO Defense Spending

By Matt Brand

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 15, 2017

Alami in Trends Research and Advisory: Iran’s Long Game in Lebanon

By Mona Alami

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Iran Middle East

In the News

Mar 15, 2017

Polyakova Joins with BBC Radio to Discuss Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak

By Alina Polyakova

Listen to the full interview here.

Russia

In the News

Mar 15, 2017

Aslund Quoted by the Los Angeles Times on Peaceful Relations Between Russia and the US

By Anders Aslund

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Russia

In the News

Mar 15, 2017

Handjani and Gopalaswamy in War on the Rocks: Get Real on Iran’s Missile Program

By Amir Handjani and Bharath Gopalaswamy

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Iran

In the News

Mar 14, 2017

Shaffer Joins CNBC to Discuss Saudi Oil Production and Price Drop

By Brenda Shaffer

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Mar 14, 2017

Shaffer Quoted by CNBC on OPEC and US Shale

By Brenda Shaffer

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Energy & Environment Oil and Gas

In the News

Mar 14, 2017

Woods Quoted by Circa on US Cybersecurity

By Beau Woods

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 14, 2017

Vershbow Quoted by VOA on South Korean Political Uncertainties After President Park’s Impeachement

By Alexander "Sandy" Vershbow

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Korea United States and Canada