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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

Nov 9, 2016

Bensahel Quoted by The Washington Examiner on Pentagon Initiatives Under Trump

By Nora Bensahel

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In the News

Nov 9, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: A Leap into the Void with Trump

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Nov 9, 2016

Brzezinski Quoted by USA Today on Trump’s Foreign Policy

By Ian Brzezinski

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In the News

Nov 9, 2016

Vakhshouri Quoted by Foreign Policy on Iran’s Post-Sanctions Energy Deal

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Iran

In the News

Nov 9, 2016

Stern Quoted by The Washington Post on the Question of What Role Sexism Played in Hillary’s Defeat

By Paula Stern

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In the News

Nov 9, 2016

Herbst Quoted by Foreign Policy on The Future of the Putin-Trump Relationship

By John Herbst

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In the News

Nov 9, 2016

Shaffer Quoted in POLITICO on What a Donald Trump Victory Means for Climate and Energy

By Brenda Shaffer

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Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Nov 8, 2016

Barno and Bensahel in War on the Rocks: The Oversight Gap: The Role of The Military in a Civilian Transition

By David Barno & Nora Bensahel

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In the News

Nov 8, 2016

Herbst Quoted by Accent on Hillary Clinton’s Support for Ukraine and Georgia

By John Herbst

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The Caucasus Ukraine

In the News

Nov 8, 2016

Corman and Woods Quoted by Washington Technology on Better Cyber Info-Sharing Between Government and Industry

By Joshua Corman & Beau Woods

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