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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 9, 2016

Hof Quoted by Buzzfeed on Russia’s Involvement in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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Russia Syria

In the News

Jun 9, 2016

Braw in The American Interest: Russia’s Spy-Swapping Obsession

By Elisabeth Braw

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Russia

In the News

Jun 8, 2016

Benitez Quoted by Voice of America on Montenegro’s Accession to NATO

By Jorge Benitez

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 8, 2016

Atlantic Council Event on the Future of NATO Enlargement with Georgian, Ukrainian Officials Mentioned by the Associated Press

By Atlantic Council

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 8, 2016

Atlantic Council Event on a Transatlantic Strategy for a Democratic Tunisia Mentioned in The North Africa Post

By Atlantic Council

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North Africa

In the News

Jun 8, 2016

Atlantic Council Event on a Transatlantic Strategy for a Democratic Tunisia Mentioned in Tunis Daily News

By Atlantic Council

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North Africa

In the News

Jun 8, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by International Business Times on Egypt’s Second Revolution

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Jun 7, 2016

Ward Quoted by Kurdistan 24 on US Policy in the War with ISIS

By Alex Ward

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In the News

Jun 7, 2016

Stein Joins Kurdistan 24 to Discuss ISIS in Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Syria

In the News

Jun 7, 2016

Manning Quoted by the South China Morning Post on the US-China Economic Summit

By Robert A. Manning

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China

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