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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

Sep 24, 2016

Itani Quoted by The Telegraph on Russian Support of Aleppo Takeover by Syria

By Faysal Itani

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Russia Syria

In the News

Sep 23, 2016

Ashooh Quoted by the Daily Star on the Breakdown of the Syria Ceasefire

By Jessica Ashooh

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Syria

In the News

Sep 23, 2016

Hof Quoted by the Financial Times on Kerry’s Talks with Russia on Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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Russia Syria

In the News

Sep 23, 2016

WorkBoat Features Atlantic Council Event on Panama Canal and LNG Trade

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Sep 23, 2016

Coote Quoted by Argus on US and Russia Competing for Gas Markets in Europe and Asia

By Bud Coote

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Russia

In the News

Sep 23, 2016

Slavin Quoted by The Washington Post on Dwindling Optimism in Iran Nuclear Deal

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Sep 23, 2016

Pham Quoted by Foreign Policy on Stopping Pirates in West Africa

By J. Peter Pham

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North & West Africa

In the News

Sep 23, 2016

LobeLog Features Atlantic Council Future of Iran Event

By Atlantic Council

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Iran

In the News

Sep 23, 2016

Charai in The Hill: Across Arab World, Jihadist Rhetoric Not Far From Mainstream

By Atlantic Council

Extremism Middle East

In the News

Sep 23, 2016

Hof Quoted by Reuters on Syrian Ceasefire Failure Facing Obama’s Successor

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria