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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

Nov 9, 2016

Barno Quoted by TIME on How Trump Can Become Commander-in-Chief

By David Barno

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In the News

Nov 9, 2016

Castello-Catchot Quoted by El Pais on the Challenges Facing the Trump Administration

By Carles Castelló Catchot

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In the News

Nov 9, 2016

Alyahya Quoted by Wall Street Journal on Trump’s Ability to Reinforce Relationships With Allies

By Mohammed Khalid Alyahya

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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