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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

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 27, 2016

Ullman in Breitbart: Destructive Brexit Vote Takes the Great Out of Great Britain

By Harlan Ullman

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In the News

Jun 27, 2016

Pham Quoted by the Africa Report on al-Shabaab’s Attacks in Somalia

By J. Peter Pham

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Somalia

In the News

Jun 27, 2016

The Atlantic Council US-India Trade Initiative Workshop with Richard Verma Mentioned by Press Trust of India

By Atlantic Council

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India

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 26, 2016

Nordenman Joins National Defense Week to Discuss the Military Implications of Brexit

By Magnus Nordenman

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 26, 2016

Aslund in Project Syndicate: What the European Union Must Do Now

By Anders Aslund

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Jun 26, 2016

Atlantic Council Event Can the US Work with Iran: Challenges and Opportunities Mentioned by the Associated Press

By Atlantic Council

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Iran

In the News

Jun 26, 2016

Polyakova Quoted by USA Today on Who’s Voting for the Far Right

By Alina Polyakova

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In the News

Jun 26, 2016

Atlantic Council Event on the Future of NATO Enlargement with General Breedlove Mentioned by Defense News

By Atlantic Council

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NATO Security & Defense

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 26, 2016

Atlantic Council Brexit Media Call Featured by McClatchy

By Atlantic Council

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European Union International Organizations

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 26, 2016

Castello-Catchot Quoted by O Globo on UK Relationship with NATO Following Brexit

By Carles Castello-Catchot

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NATO Security & Defense