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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 3, 2016

Cohen Joins The Right to Know to Discuss the Election Results and the Incoming Administration

By Ariel Cohen

Watch the full discussion here.

In the News

Dec 2, 2016

Slavin Hosts Voice of America’s Issues in the News on the Trump Transition, the Battle for Aleppo, and Fidel Castro’s Legacy

By Barbara Slavin

Listen to the full interview here.

Cuba Syria

In the News

Dec 2, 2016

Montanino Quoted by Milano Finanza on the Italian Referendum

By Andrea Montanino

Read the full article here.

Italy

In the News

Dec 2, 2016

Barno Quoted by Christian Science Monitor on Why Trump’s Cabinet Picks Give Pentagon Pause

By David Barno

Read the full article here.

In the News

Dec 2, 2016

Saab in Newsweek: Why We Need to Rebalance US-Saudi Relations

By Bilal Saab

Read the full article here.

Saudi Arabia

In the News

Dec 2, 2016

Ashooh Joins Al Hurra to Discuss Trump’s Syria Policy and Foreign Policy Agenda

By Jessica Ashooh

Watch the full interview here.

Syria

In the News

Dec 2, 2016

Nimmo Quoted by CNN on Deeper Issues With Russia’s Fake News

By Ben Nimmo

Read the full article here.

Russia

In the News

Dec 2, 2016

Polyakova Quoted by Los Angeles Times on Complexity of Brexit

By Alina Polyakova

Read the full article here.

In the News

Dec 2, 2016

Montanino in Market Watch: What Happens If Italy Votes ‘No’ on Sunday

By Andrea Montanino

Read the full article here.

Italy

In the News

Dec 1, 2016

Metzl Joins CNN to Discuss Political Turmoil in South Korea

By Jamie Metzl

Watch the full interview here.

Korea