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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

Oct 31, 2016

Pham Quoted by Euronews on Ransom Payments Costing Lives

By J. Peter Pham

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In the News

Oct 31, 2016

Saab in Foreign Affairs: Lebanon’s New Head of State

By Bilal Y. Saab

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Middle East

In the News

Oct 30, 2016

Westmacott in The Huffington Post: Brits and Brexit: Don’t Do Stupid S***

By Sir Peter Westmacott

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In the News

Oct 28, 2016

Corman Quoted by Christian Science Monitor on Dangers of Internet-Connected Devices

By Joshua Corman

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In the News

Oct 28, 2016

Latin America Center Report Featured in Global Trade

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

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Latin America

In the News

Oct 28, 2016

Nordenman Quoted by CNN on Potential for a New Cold War with Putin

By Magnus Nordenman

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Russia

In the News

Oct 28, 2016

Cohen Joins VOA Russia to Discuss the US Presidential Election

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Oct 28, 2016

Cohen in The World Post: Why Russia Will Remain the Centerpiece of US Foreign Policy After the Elections

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Oct 28, 2016

Hellyer in The National: How Trump Has Won The Race to The Bottom

By H.A. Hellyer

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In the News

Oct 28, 2016

Petraeus Interviewed by the Los Angeles Times on What Happens After ISIS Is Defeated in Mosul

By David Petraeus

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Iraq