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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 21, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by the New York Times on Egypt’s Sugar Crisis

By H.A. Hellyer

Read the full article here.

North Africa

In the News

Oct 21, 2016

Manning and Metzl Quoted by CNN on Philippines President’s Call for ‘Separation’ With the United States

By Robert Manning and Jamie Metzl

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In the News

Oct 21, 2016

Manning Quoted by International Business Times on US-Philippines Relations

By Robert Manning

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In the News

Oct 21, 2016

Gramer Quoted by Talk Media News on NATO Members’ Spending

By Robbie Gramer

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 21, 2016

Hof in Defense News: Building Syria on the Bones of Daesh

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria

In the News

Oct 21, 2016

Herbst Quoted by RFE/RL on the West’s Response to Russian Actions in Ukraine

By John Herbst

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NATO Russia

In the News

Oct 21, 2016

Metzl Joins AirTalk to Discuss Philippine President Cutting Ties with the US

By Jamie Metzl

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In the News

Oct 21, 2016

Burwell Quoted by International Business Times on How the CETA Blow Could Bolster Eurosceptics in Britain

By Frances G. Burwell

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In the News

Oct 21, 2016

DeLevie-Orey Quoted by Digital List Magazine on Electronic Voting

By Rachel DeLevie-Orey

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In the News

Oct 21, 2016

Cohen Joins VOA Russia to Discuss Italy Blocking Additional Sanctions Against Russia with Regards to Syria

By Ariel Cohen

Watch the full interview here.

Russia Syria