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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

May 19, 2016

Farkas Quoted by Voice of America Russia on NATO and Russia

By Evelyn Farkas

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NATO Russia

In the News

May 19, 2016

Herbst Joins RFE/RL to Discuss Moldova

By John Herbst

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Moldova

In the News

May 19, 2016

Mezran in The Cipher Brief: Avoid Repeating Mistakes

By Karim Mezran

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Libya

In the News

May 19, 2016

Benitez Quoted by Associated Press on Montenegro’s Invitation to Join NATO

By Jorge Benitez

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

May 19, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: United States and Turkey Clash Over ISIS Lifeline to Syria

By Barbara Slavin

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Syria Turkey

In the News

May 18, 2016

Younis Quoted by Voice of America on Efforts to End the Conflict in Syria

By Nussaibah Younis

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Syria

In the News

May 18, 2016

Kroenig in Defence24: NATO Must Elevate Nuclear Deterrence

By Matthew Kroenig

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

May 18, 2016

Younis Quoted by Voice of America on US Aid Against ISIS in Iraq

By Nussaibah Younis

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Iraq

In the News

May 18, 2016

Montanino Interviewed by The Cipher Brief on Argentina’s Economic Reforms

By Andrea Montanino

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Latin America

In the News

May 18, 2016

Kampani in International Security: Battling over Pakistan’s Battlefield Nuclear Weapons

By Guarav Kampani

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Pakistan