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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

Aug 30, 2016

Kevin Rudd: UN 2030: The ICM Chair’s Report

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council International Advisory Board Member and former Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Rudd has authored a report on his recommendations for the future of the United Nations based on his tenure as chair of the International Peace Institute’s Independent Commission on Multilateralism. Read the full report here.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 30, 2016

Montanino Quoted by Foreign Policy on the European Commission’s Ruling on Unpaid Taxes by Apple

By Andrea Montanino

Read the full article here.

In the News

Aug 30, 2016

Shaffer Quoted by Sachsische Zeitung on Israeli-Turkish Relations

By Brenda Shaffer

Read the full article here.

Israel Turkey

In the News

Aug 30, 2016

Stein Quoted by Politico Europe on Political Parties in Turkey

By Aaron Stein

Read the full article here.

Turkey

In the News

Aug 30, 2016

Farkas Quoted by NPR on Kremlin Critics

By Evelyn Farkas

Read the full article here.

Russia

In the News

Aug 29, 2016

Bryza Joins CNN to Discuss Turkey’s Fight against Kurdish Forces in Syria

By Matthew Bryza

Watch the full interview here.

Syria Turkey

In the News

Aug 29, 2016

Bruton Quoted by The Cipher Brief on Al-Shabaab’s Role in the Upcoming Somali Elections

By Bronwyn Bruton

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Somalia

In the News

Aug 29, 2016

Aslund Quoted by The New Yorker on Election Campaigns in Ukraine

By Anders Aslund

Read the full article here.

Ukraine

In the News

Aug 29, 2016

Natural Gas Europe Highlights the Atlantic Council Report “Completing Europe”

By Atlantic Council

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Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 29, 2016

Eljarh Quoted by Libya Business Info on Rule of Law in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

Read the full article here.

Libya