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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 18, 2016

Saab Quoted by The National on Hezbollah’s Intervention in Syria

By Bilal Saab

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Syria

In the News

May 18, 2016

Saab Quoted by Vice News on Death of Hezbollah Leader

By Bilal Saab

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In the News

May 18, 2016

Koranyi in European Energy Review: The United States as a New Gas Exporter

By David Koranyi

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

May 18, 2016

Pham Quoted by Wall Street Journal on the Implications of the Kidnapped Chibok Schoolgirl Released by Boko Haram

By J. Peter Pham

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Nigeria

In the News

May 18, 2016

Stephan in Foreign Policy: What Happens When You Replace a Just War With a Just Peace

By Maria Stephan

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In the News

May 18, 2016

Pintak Hosts a Special Conversation with Undersecretary of State Richard Stengel on Northwest Public Television

By Lawrence Pintak

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In the News

May 18, 2016

Stein Joins Voice of America Turkish Service to Discuss the Implications of Prime Minister Davutoglu’s Resignation

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

May 18, 2016

Stefanini in Politico Europe: Europe Helped Greece in its Migration Hour of Need. Now Italy Needs Help

By Stefano Stefanini

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Italy

In the News

May 18, 2016

Rosenblum in Politico: Improving Saudi-Israeli Relations Offers an Opportunity for the United States—and a Big Risk

By Todd Rosenblum

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Israel Saudi Arabia

In the News

May 17, 2016

Atlantic Council Event with Admiral Michael Mullen on TPP Featured in Politico

By Atlantic Council

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Economy & Business Trade and tariffs