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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

Jan 23, 2017

Lute and Geers Quoted by WashingtonExec on Cybersecurity Best Practices

By Kenneth Geers and Jane Holl Lute

Read the full article here.

In the News

Jan 22, 2017

Itani Quoted by Bloomberg on the US Role in the War in Syria

By Faysal Itani

Read the full article here.

Syria

In the News

Jan 22, 2017

Cohen Joins Khabar to Discuss the Syrian Negotiations in Astana

By Ariel Cohen

Watch the full interview here.

Iran Russia

In the News

Jan 22, 2017

Cohen Joins “Evening with Vladimir Solovyov” to Discuss US-Russia Relations and the Talks in Syria

By Ariel Cohen

Watch the full interview here.

Iran Russia

In the News

Jan 21, 2017

Aslund in the Hill: Trump Should Expand Freedom of Information Act

By Anders Aslund

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In the News

Jan 21, 2017

Stein Quoted by Rudaw on Turkey, Syria, and Russia as Peace Talks Begin in Astana

By Aaron Stein

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Central Asia Russia

In the News

Jan 21, 2017

Slavin in the Interpreter: From Obama Optimism to Trumpian Gloom

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Jan 21, 2017

Murta in Folha de Sao Paulo: US-Latin America Relations in the Trump Administration

By Andrea Murta

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Latin America United States and Canada

In the News

Jan 21, 2017

Cohen Joins TV Rain to Discuss President Trump’s Agenda

By Ariel Cohen

Watch full interview here.

In the News

Jan 21, 2017

Braw in Politico: Bring Back the Draft. No, Really.

By Elisabeth Braw

Read full article here.

Northern Europe