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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

Aug 4, 2016

Hellyer in the National: We Must Raise the Standard of Public Discourse

By H.A. Hellyer

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In the News

Aug 4, 2016

Healey Featured in SC Magazine: Automatic Updates Have Greatest Value Proposition vs. Attackers

By Jason Healey

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Aug 4, 2016

Aslund in Project Syndicate: The IMF Still Misunderstands the Euro Crisis

By Anders Aslund

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Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 4, 2016

Slavin in Al Monitor: Iranian Wrestlers Go for the Gold in Rio

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Aug 4, 2016

Mezran Joins Al Arabiya Al Hadath to Discuss US Air Strikes in Libya

By Karim Mezran

Libya

In the News

Aug 4, 2016

Murta Quoted by CNBC on Brazil’s Political and Economic Status Approaching the Rio Olympics

By Andrea Murta

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Brazil

In the News

Aug 3, 2016

Cohen Joins VOA Russia to Discuss the Cyber Attack on the DNC

By Ariel Cohen

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In the News

Aug 3, 2016

Marczak Quoted by Fox News Latino on Brazil’s Ability to Host the Olympic Games

By Jason Marczak

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Brazil

In the News

Aug 3, 2016

Grigas Quoted by Newsweek on Energy Implications of Putin’s Trip to South Korea

By Agnia Grigas

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Energy & Environment Korea

In the News

Aug 3, 2016

Slavin in Al Monitor, Quoting Stein: Turkish Legislators Press Case for Gulen Extradition

By Barbara Slavin

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Turkey