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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 11, 2016

Aslund Quoted by Voice of America on Putin’s Motivations for Escalating Tensions with Ukraine

By Anders Aslund

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Russia Ukraine

In the News

Aug 11, 2016

Aslund Quoted by Bloomberg on the Timing of Russian Military Actions

By Anders Aslund

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Russia Ukraine

In the News

Aug 10, 2016

Slavin Quoted by Washington Spectator on Implementation of the Iran Deal

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Aug 10, 2016

Woods Quoted by fedscoop on Draft FDA Guidelines for Software Updates in Medical Devices

By Beau Woods

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In the News

Aug 10, 2016

Aslund Joins Background Briefing with Ian Masters to Discuss Russia’s Military Buildup in Crimea

By Anders Aslund

Listen to the full interview here.

Russia Ukraine

In the News

Aug 10, 2016

Dark Reading Covers Atlantic Council Event on Increased Cooperation Between Government and the Hacker Community

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Aug 10, 2016

Aslund Quoted by International Business Times on Russia’s Claim that Ukraine Attempted an Armed Incursion into Crimea

By Anders Aslund

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Russia Ukraine

In the News

Aug 10, 2016

Cohen Joins TV Rain Russia to Discuss the US Presidential Election

By Ariel Cohen

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In the News

Aug 10, 2016

Stein Joins Kurdistan 24 to Discuss US Involvement in the Anticipated Mosul Operation

By Aaron Stein

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Iraq

In the News

Aug 9, 2016

McFate Quoted by The Daily Beast on Private Military Contractors in Syria

By Sean McFate

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Syria