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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

Oct 26, 2016

Bloomberg features Atlantic Council’s DFRLab on Russian hackers

By Atlantic Council

Bloomberg cites the DFRLab's recent article that analyzes the authenticity of leaked emails from top Russian government officials.

Disinformation English

In the News

Oct 26, 2016

Nordenman Quoted by Defense News on Increasing Sweden and US Technological Cooperation

By Magnus Nordenman

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In the News

Oct 26, 2016

Benitez Quoted by Politifact on NATO in the Upcoming Election

By Jorge Benitez

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In the News

Oct 26, 2016

Nimmo Quoted by Reuters on Russian Forces in Baltic Region

By Ben Nimmo

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Russia

In the News

Oct 26, 2016

Manning in The National Interest: The Philippines Are Just a Symptom of America’s Asia Pivot Problem

By Robert A. Manning

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In the News

Oct 26, 2016

Metzl Joins Wall Street Journal To Discuss His New Book “Eternal Sonata”

By Jamie Metzl

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In the News

Oct 25, 2016

Alyahya Quoted by Anadolou Agency on the Importance of Oil Prices to Saudi Arabia’s Economy

By Mohammed Alyahya

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Oct 25, 2016

Brooks in Real Clear Defense: Home Depot or Homeland Security

By Max Brooks

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Crisis Management Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 25, 2016

Manning Quoted by Yonhap News on Potential US Communications with North Korea

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Oct 25, 2016

Corman Quoted by POLITICO on Taking Action on the Dyn Attack

By Joshua Corman

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