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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 3, 2017

Johnston in the Cipher Brief: The Outlook for Energy Cooperation between Canada and the United States

By Robert "RJ" Johnston

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Energy & Environment United States and Canada

In the News

Feb 3, 2017

Aslund Quoted by Foreign Policy on Putin Testing Trump’s Leadership

By Anders Aslund

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In the News

Feb 3, 2017

Cohen Quoted by Lifezette on False Controversy Regarding Russian Sanctions

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia Syria

In the News

Feb 3, 2017

Cohen Quoted by Bloomberg on Trump Administration and Foreign Policy

By Ariel Cohen

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In the News

Feb 3, 2017

Slavin Joins KCRW to Discuss US-Iran Relations

By Barbara Slavin

Listen to full interview here.

International Organizations Iran

In the News

Feb 3, 2017

Polyakova Quoted by WJLA on 2017 European Elections and the Rise of Populism

By Alina Polyakova

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Elections Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 3, 2017

Pothier Quoted by the Financial Times on EU’s Response to New Trump Administration.

By Fabrice Pothier

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Feb 2, 2017

Lindsay Quoted by the Los Angeles Times on Immigration Executive Order Protests in Airports

By Greg Lindsay

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In the News

Feb 2, 2017

Farkas Joins MSNBC to Discuss President Trump’s Contacts with Russia and Saudi Arabia, and the National Security Council

By Evelyn Farkas

Watch full interview here.

National Security Russia

In the News

Feb 2, 2017

Pham Quoted by Maghreb Arabe Presse on US-Morocco Relations

By J. Peter Pham

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Morocco