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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

Dec 14, 2016

Ullman in the Financial Times: General Mattis Has Proved He Has a Powerful Intellect

By Harlan Ullman

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In the News

Dec 14, 2016

Pham Quoted by L’Opinion.ma on Morocco’s Migrant Policy

By J. Peter Pham

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Morocco

In the News

Dec 14, 2016

Gopalaswamy Quoted by CNBC on the Possible Alignment of Pakistan with China and Russia

By Bharath Gopalaswamy

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Pakistan

In the News

Dec 14, 2016

Hof and Itani Quoted by Business Insider on Assad’s Victory in Aleppo and the Likelihood of More War

By Frederic C. Hof and Faysal Itani

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Syria

Governance and Cybersecurity

Dec 14, 2016

Cyber Statecraft Initiative Event on the President’s Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity

By Cyber Statecraft Initiative

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In the News

Dec 14, 2016

Burrows in Defense Matters: Trump Age: The Implications of Adopting an America First Policy Approach

By Mathew Burrows

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In the News

Dec 14, 2016

Itani Joins Fox News to Discuss the Violence Renewed in Aleppo Between Government and Rebel Forces

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

In the News

Dec 14, 2016

Hof Joins NPR to Discuss What’s Next for Syria’s Rebel Groups and How Foreign Leaders May Face Responsibility for Lack of Intervention

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria

In the News

Dec 14, 2016

Manning Quoted by VOA Russia on Tillerson’s Appointment

By Robert A. Manning

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Russia

In the News

Dec 13, 2016

Handjani Quoted by Al-Monitor on Secretary of State Tillerson

By Amir Handjani

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