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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

Feb 17, 2017

Slavin Moderates VOA’s Issues in the News on General Michael Flynn’s Resignation

By Barbara Slavin

Listen to full interview here.

National Security Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 17, 2017

Grigas in Al Jazeera: The Baltic States: No Easy Target

By Agnia Grigas

Read the full article here.

Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 17, 2017

Benitez Quoted by Stars and Stripes on US Commitment to NATO

By Jorge Benitez

Read the full article here.

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 16, 2017

Hruby Quoted by fDi Intelligence on Digital Hubs in Africa

By Aubrey Hruby

Read the full article here.

Africa

In the News

Feb 16, 2017

Alami in the New Arab: Banking on War: An Unsustainable Vision for Hizballah’s Youth

By Mona Alami

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Syria

In the News

Feb 16, 2017

Polyakova Joins Al Jazeera to Discuss European History

By Alina Polyakova

Listen to full interview here.

Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 16, 2017

Vershbow in the Hill: Ukraine is Making Progress Against Tough Odds. It Deserves US Support.

By Alexander Vershbow

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Ukraine

In the News

Feb 16, 2017

Benitez in CNN: How to Navigate Trump’s Tectonic Change in Transatlantic Relations

By Jorge Benitez

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In the News

Feb 15, 2017

Stein Quoted by Rudaw on Turkish Military Operations in al-Bab

By Aaron Stein

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Syria Turkey

In the News

Feb 15, 2017

Castello-Catchot Joins Univision to Discuss US Climate Change Policy

By Carles Castelló-Catchot,

Watch the full interview here.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment