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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 22, 2016

Alami in Middle East Eye: Syria: War Without End

By Mona Alami

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Syria

In the News

Sep 22, 2016

Hellyer in The National: The Bitter Truth About The World’s Biggest Challenge

By H A Hellyer

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In the News

Sep 22, 2016

Hof Quoted by StarTribune on The Need for Continued Pressure on Russia in Syrian Ceasefire

By Frederic C. Hof

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Russia Syria

In the News

Sep 22, 2016

Slavin in Al-Monitor: Environment Official Says Iran Looking For More International Cooperation

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Sep 22, 2016

Cohen Joins VOA Russia to Discuss North Korea’s Nuclear Test

By Ariel Cohen

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Korea

In the News

Sep 22, 2016

Ullman in Daily Times: Let’s Not Start a New Cold War with Russia

By Harlan Ullman

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Russia

In the News

Sep 21, 2016

Alami in The New Arab: Syria’s Rebels wWon’t Abandon Former al-Qaeda Allies

By Mona Alami

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Syria

In the News

Sep 21, 2016

Cohen Joins Russian Channel 1 to Discuss US-Russia Clashes in Syria

By Ariel Cohen

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Russia

In the News

Sep 21, 2016

Middle East Strategy Task Force Featured by Foreign Affairs on How to Unlock Refugees’ Potential

By Middle East Strategy Task Force

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In the News

Sep 21, 2016

Murta Quoted by Forbes on the Future of Brazil’s Democracy

By Andrea Murta

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Brazil