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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

Jul 15, 2016

Brynen Joins the Loop to Discuss the Nice Attacks

By Rex Brynen

Watch the full interview here.

France

In the News

Jul 15, 2016

Bryza Quoted by Reuters on the Obama Administration’s Reaction ot the Failed Turkey Coup

By Matthew Bryza

Read the full article here.

Turkey

In the News

Jul 15, 2016

Alami Featured as Expert to Watch on Syria’s Islamist Groups by News Deeply

By Mona Alami

Read the full article here.

Syria

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 15, 2016

Slavin Joins Voice of America to Discuss Theresa May, South China Sea, Dallas Police Shootings, and Nice Attacks

By Barbara Slavin

Listen to the full discussion here.

France United Kingdom

In the News

Jul 15, 2016

Corman Quoted by the Security Ledger on Chrysler’s New Bug Bounty Program

By Joshua Corman

Read the full article here.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 15, 2016

Brynen Joins Roundhouse Radio to Discuss Terrorism in Nice

By Rex Brynen

Listen to the full interview here.

France

In the News

Jul 15, 2016

Herbst in Newsweek: NATO Catches on to Putin’s Game in Europe

By John E. Herbst

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NATO Russia

In the News

Jul 15, 2016

Vakhshouri Quoted by Politico on Investment in Iran’s Oil and Gas Sectors

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Energy & Environment Iran

In the News

Jul 14, 2016

Cohen Joins VOA Russia to Discuss the US Presidential Election

By Ariel Cohen

Watch the full interview here.

In the News

Jul 14, 2016

Handjani in Reuters: Commentary: A Year After Nuclear Deal, Sanctions Still Hurt Iran

By Amir Handjani

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Iran