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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

Jul 28, 2016

Ward Joins Jurnalul de Seară to Discuss Putins Interest in Trump Becoming President

By Alex Ward

Watch the full interview here.

Russia

In the News

Jul 27, 2016

Biberman in Asian Affairs: Channeling Islam: Religious Narratives on Pakistani Television and Their Influence on Pakistani Youth

By Atlantic Council

Media Pakistan

In the News

Jul 27, 2016

Farkas Quoted CNBC on Russia’s Involvement in DNC Email Hack

By Evelyn Farkas

Read the full article here.

Cybersecurity Russia

In the News

Jul 27, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: Foreign Visitors Admire US Conventions and Fear Trump Isolationism

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Jul 27, 2016

Marczak Quoted by The Washington Diplomat on Colombia FARC Ceasefire

By Jason Marczak

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Colombia

In the News

Jul 27, 2016

Braw Joins the Globalist to discuss the Future of Women In Militaries Around the World

By Elizabeth Braw

Listen to the full interview here.

In the News

Jul 27, 2016

Farkas Quoted by NBC News on Russia’s Possible Motives for DNC Hacks

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia

In the News

Jul 27, 2016

Itani in War on the Rocks: What if a US-Russian Deal in Syria Goes Exactly as Planned

By Faysal Itani

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Russia Syria

In the News

Jul 27, 2016

Grigas’ ‘Frozen Conflicts’ Featured by Diplomatic Courier

By Agnia Grigas

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Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 27, 2016

Geers Quoted by the Daily Signal on Russia’s Impact on Foreign Politics

By Kenneth Geers

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Cybersecurity Russia