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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 28, 2017

Pham Quoted by the Washington Post on Climate Change and African Crises

By J. Peter Pham

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Africa Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Mar 28, 2017

Karatnycky Quoted by the Financial Times on Ukrainian Disclosure Laws

By Adrian Karatnycky

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Ukraine

In the News

Mar 28, 2017

Cohen Quoted by USA Today on Trumps Business Network Reaching Wealthy Russian Mobsters

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Mar 27, 2017

Ralby Quoted by St. John’s College, Cambridge, News on the Report, Downstream Oil Theft

By Ian Ralby

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 27, 2017

Stein Joins CNN to Discuss the Challenges Surrounding the Raqqa Offensive

By Aaron Stein

Watch the full interview here.

Syria

In the News

Mar 27, 2017

The Financial Times Reviews A Revolution Undone: Egypt’s Road Beyond Revolt by H.A. Hellyer

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Mar 27, 2017

Corman Quoted by the Christian Science Monitor on Cybersecurity in Health Care

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 27, 2017

Ullman in UPI: Donald Trump’s Double Hat Trick Damages U.S. at Home and Abroad

By Harlan Ullman

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In the News

Mar 27, 2017

Bechev in EUROPP: Election reaction: The Status Quo Wins in Bulgaria

By Dimitar Bechev

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Southern & Southeastern Europe

In the News

Mar 26, 2017

Abdo in the National Interest: The Fabric of Arab Society Is in Tatters

By Geneive Abdo

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