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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 20, 2017

Polyakova Quoted by StarTribune on the Potential for Kremlin Interference in European Elections

By Alina Polyakova

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Russia

In the News

Jan 20, 2017

Ashooh Joins Al Jazeera to Discuss the Implications of the Trump Administration on US Policy in the Middle East

By Jessica Ashooh

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Middle East

Emerging Defense Challenges

Jan 20, 2017

Grundman in Aviation Week: Under ‘High-Beta’ Trump Presidency, Anything Could Happen

By Steven Grundman

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In the News

Jan 20, 2017

Pham Joins Voice of America to Discuss Current Events in Africa

By J. Peter Pham

Listen to the full interview here.

East Africa North & West Africa

In the News

Jan 20, 2017

Slavin Moderates VOA’s Issues in the News on Trump, Obama, and Brexit

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Jan 20, 2017

Coote Interviewed by Accent on Georgia’s Negotiation of a New Gas Transit Contract with Gazprom

By Bud Coote

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The Caucasus

In the News

Jan 19, 2017

Herbst Interviewed by FOCUS on the Trump Administration

By John E. Herbst

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In the News

Jan 19, 2017

Hof in Defense News: Syria, The Bottom Line of Political Accommodation

By Frederic C. Hof

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Iran Russia

In the News

Jan 19, 2017

Kempe Quoted by Politico on President Trump’s Cabinet

By Fred Kempe

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In the News

Jan 19, 2017

Nimmo Quoted by CNN on Russia’s Cyber Tactics

By Ben Nimmo

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