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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.

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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

May 23, 2016

Knights Joins NPR to Discuss the Security of Baghdad

By Michael Knights

Iraq Task Force Member Michael Knights joins NPR to discuss the weakened security of Baghdad amid Iraqi operations to retake Fallujah. Read the full article here.

Iraq

Art of Future Warfare

May 23, 2016

Cole’s Ghost Fleet Reviewed in LA Review of Books

By August Cole

Read the full article here.

In the News

May 23, 2016

Farkas Joins MSNBC to Discuss President Obama’s Trip to Asia

By Evelyn Farkas

Indo-Pacific

In the News

May 22, 2016

Pham Quoted by The International Post Magazine on Boko Haram

By J. Peter Pham

Read the full article here.

Libya Nigeria

In the News

May 21, 2016

Gold Quoted by The Guardian on ISIS Strategy in Egypt

By Zack Gold

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North Africa

In the News

May 21, 2016

Cohen Quoted by Trend News Agency on Israel’s Defense Minister

By Ariel Cohen

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Israel The Caucasus

In the News

May 21, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by Los Angeles Times on Egyptair Plane Crash

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

May 20, 2016

Pham Quoted by Maghreb Arabe Presse on State Department Report on Human Rights in Morocco

By J. Peter Pham

Read the full article here.

Morocco

In the News

May 20, 2016

Polyakova Joins Voice of America Georgia to Discuss Russian Propaganda in Georgia

By Alina Polyakova

Watch the full interview here.

Russia The Caucasus

In the News

May 20, 2016

Koranyi in Energy Post: A Bipartisan US Climate Policy – Crazy? Here is What it Could Look Like

By David Koranyi

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Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment