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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 14, 2016

Vajdich Joins Hugh Hewett of Stitcher Radio

By Daniel Vajdich

Listen to the full discussion here.

In the News

Oct 14, 2016

Mardini Quoted by Washington Post on Mosul Offensive Testing US Military Strategy

By Ramzy Mardini

Read the full article here.

Iraq

In the News

Oct 14, 2016

Slavin in Al-Monitor: US Treasury Official Praises Saudi Cooperation Against Terror Funding

By Barbara Slavin

Read the full article here.

Saudi Arabia

In the News

Oct 13, 2016

Farkas Quoted by Bloomberg on US-Russia Relations

By Evelyn Farkas

Read the full article here.

Russia

In the News

Oct 13, 2016

Linderman Quoted by Accent on Georgia’s October 8 Parliamentary Elections

By Laura Linderman

Read the full article here.

The Caucasus

In the News

Oct 13, 2016

Alami in Middle East Eye: Assad May Take Aleppo – But Then He Faces a War Against The Victors

By Mona Alami

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In the News

Oct 13, 2016

Manning in Korea Joongang Daily: What’s Wrong With Both Sides

By Robert A. Manning

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In the News

Oct 12, 2016

DePasquale in Politico: The Growing Threat of Cyber Mercenaries

By Scott DePasquale

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In the News

Oct 12, 2016

H.A. Hellyer in International Business Times: Republicans Are Outraged By Donald Trump’s Sexism – But Why Not His Anti-Muslim Bigotry?

By H.A. Hellyer

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In the News

Oct 12, 2016

Du Mont Named Finalist for Female Executive of the Year by the Stevie Awards

By Malia K. Du Mont

Read the full article here.