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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 10, 2016

NPR Highlights Atlantic Council Event on Brexit Featuring Hadley

By Stephen J. Hadley

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In the News

Jun 10, 2016

Transatlantic Strategy for a Democratic Tunisia Report Featured in Nawaat

By Atlantic Council

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North Africa

In the News

Jun 9, 2016

Kawakibi’s ‘Syrian Children and the Exit from the Dark Tunnel’ Featured in Al Jadid

By Salam Kawakibi

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Syria

In the News

Jun 9, 2016

Handjani in Reuters: Commentary: Hillary Clinton’s Foreign Policy Problem

By Amir Handjani

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Art of Future Warfare

Jun 9, 2016

Cole in War on the Rocks: From Strategy to Execution: Accelerating the Third Offset

By August Cole

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In the News

Jun 9, 2016

Itani Joins NPR to Discuss Assad’s Defiance and Syrian Peace Strategies

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

In the News

Jun 9, 2016

Future of NATO Enlargement Event with General Breedlove Featured in Defense News

By Atlantic Council

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 9, 2016

Atlantic Council Event on the Future of NATO Enlargement with General Breedlove Mentioned by Yeni Safak

By Atlantic Council

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 9, 2016

Aslund Book Review Featured in Journal of Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and Society

By Anders Aslund

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Eastern Europe Ukraine

Captains of Industry Series

Jun 9, 2016

Captains of Industry Series Featured in Inverse

By James Hasik

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Space Technology & Innovation