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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

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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 27, 2017

Ralby Quoted by Energy Post on the Theft of Refined Oil Products and the Threat to Global Stability

By Ian Ralby

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Energy & Environment

In the News

Jan 27, 2017

Castello-Catchot Quoted by El Pais on Teresa May’s Meeting with Trump:

By Carles Castelló-Catchot

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United Kingdom United States and Canada

In the News

Jan 27, 2017

Ward in the Diplomat: What to Make of the New US Defense Secretary’s ‘Apology Tour’

By Alex Ward

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In the News

Jan 26, 2017

Ward Joins TV Tokyo to Discuss Secretary Mattis’ Trip to South Korea and Japan

By Alex Ward

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Japan Korea

In the News

Jan 26, 2017

Marczak Quoted by CNN on US Withdrawal from TPP

By Jason Marczak

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Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Jan 26, 2017

Ullman in the Daily Times: 2017 — The Year of ‘No World Order’

By Harlan Ullman

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In the News

Jan 26, 2017

Lilley Quoted by Humanosphere on the Political Transition in the Gambia

By Kelsey Lilley

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In the News

Jan 25, 2017

Hruby in the Financial Times: The Developmental Difference of African Private Equity

By Aubrey Hruby

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In the News

Jan 25, 2017

Kempe Quoted by the Hill on US Bipartisan Foreign Policy

By Frederick Kempe

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In the News

Jan 25, 2017

Foreign Policy Features Atlantic Council #WhyMexico Report

By Atlantic Council

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