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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 3, 2016

Aslund Quoted by Ukraine Weekly on Ukranian Legal Reforms

By Anders Aslund

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Ukraine

In the News

Jun 3, 2016

Bensahel in The National Interest: Keep Troop Levels Steady in Afghanistan: An Open Letter to the President

By Nora Bensahel

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Afghanistan

In the News

Jun 3, 2016

Pham Joins Voice of America to Discuss South Sudan, Somalia, and Chad

By J. Peter Pham

East Africa Somalia

In the News

Jun 3, 2016

Aslund in Kyiv Post: Why Invest in Ukraine?

By Anders Aslund

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Ukraine

In the News

Jun 3, 2016

Ward in #NatSec2016: #NatSec2016 Top Ten Reads, Ep. Two

By Alex Ward

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National Security Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 3, 2016

Koranyi in the Future of Natural Gas: The United States as a New Gas Exporter

By David Koranyi

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In the News

Jun 3, 2016

Albright in The Times: The Migrant Catastrophe is America’s Problem too

By Madeleine Albright

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In the News

Jun 3, 2016

Morningstar Quoted by APA on the Future of Russian Energy Supplies to Europe

By Richard L. Morningstar

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Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jun 3, 2016

Karatnycky and Riley in Politico: Ukrainian Innocent Caught in Panama Papers Web

By Karatnycky and Riley

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Ukraine

In the News

Jun 3, 2016

Gramer Quoted by AftenPosten on NATO’s Role in the US Presidential Elections

By Robert Gramer

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Elections NATO