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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

Jun 14, 2016

Bensahel Quoted by New York Times on the Senate’s Vote to Require Women to Register for the Draft

By Nora Bensahel

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In the News

Jun 14, 2016

Brooks in Modern War Institute: What to Read on Modern War

By Max Brooks

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National Security Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 14, 2016

Pintak Writes for Foreign Policy on the History of American Islamophobia

By Lawrence Pintak

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In the News

Jun 14, 2016

Nordenman Quoted by National Defense Magazine on NATO Naval Readiness

By Magnus Nordenman

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 13, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: Madmen and the Politics of Islamophobia

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Jun 13, 2016

Abdo Joins C-SPAN to Discuss the Rise of ISIS

By Geneive Abdo

In the News

Jun 13, 2016

Ullman in UPI: US Decisionmaking Lacks Strategic Thinking

By Harlan Ullman

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In the News

Jun 13, 2016

Business Insider Features Atlantic Council Call on Orlando Terrorist Attack

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Jun 13, 2016

Foreign Policy Features Atlantic Council Call on Orlando Terrorist Attack and Domestic Terrorism

By Atlantic Council

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 13, 2016

Montanino in La Stampa: Europe Will Face Uncertainity if Brexit Happens

By Andrea Montanino

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