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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

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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

Dec 8, 2016

Charai in The National Interest: Why Donald Trump Should Focus on Africa

By Atlantic Council

Africa

In the News

Dec 7, 2016

Braw in the National Interest: Why Is Sweden Destroying Ninety-Six Powerful Fighter Jets That Could Deter Russia?

By Elisabeth Braw

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Northern Europe Russia

In the News

Dec 7, 2016

Pham Quoted by Morocco World News on the US-Morocco Relationship

By J. Peter Pham

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Morocco

In the News

Dec 7, 2016

Manning Quoted by Voice of America on Trump’s Choice of Ambassador to China

By Robert Manning

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China

In the News

Dec 7, 2016

Vajdich in RealClearWorld: Say No to Russia Reset Part Deux

By Daniel Vajdich

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Russia

In the News

Dec 7, 2016

Farkas Quoted by the Guardian on Montenegro’s Accession Bid to NATO

By Evelyn Farkas

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 7, 2016

Farkas Joins CNN to Discuss the War in Syria

By Evelyn Farkas

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Syria

In the News

Dec 7, 2016

Rustavi2 Covers Atlantic Council Event on Western Sanctions on Russia

By Atlantic Council

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Russia

In the News

Dec 7, 2016

Abdo in OUPblog: Democratization of Religion in the Middle East

By Geneive Abdo

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In the News

Dec 7, 2016

Tramontano in the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Diplomacy: Tearing Up Trade Agreements Won’t Help Workers: A More Responsible Approach Just May

By Karen A. Tramontano

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