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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 26, 2016

Hellyer in Marketwatch: Two Lessons the West Needs to Learn in the Wake of the EgyptAir Crash

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

May 26, 2016

Wyne in War on the Rocks: History Isn’t a Playbook: Misguided Analogies and Great Power Competition

By Ali Wyne

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In the News

May 25, 2016

Bryza Quoted by Glanvy on Claim by Armenia’s Former Prime Minister that Armenia Is Developing Nuclear Weapons

By Matthew Bryza

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The Caucasus

In the News

May 25, 2016

Vakhshouri Quoted by Platts on Investing in Iran

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Iran

In the News

May 25, 2016

Morningstar Quoted by Voice of America on Energy Security

By Richard Morningstar

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

May 25, 2016

Corman Testifies Before House Energy and Commerce Committee on Examining Cybersecurity Responsibilities at HHS

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

May 25, 2016

Biberman in Political Violence at a Glance: Peace by Assassination?

By Atlantic Council

Extremism Non-Traditional Threats

In the News

May 25, 2016

Knights Writes for Al Jazeera on Operations to Retake Fallujah

By Michael Knights

Iraq Task Force Member Michael Knights writes for Al Jazeera on the Iraqi government’s operations to retake ISIS from Fallujah. Read the full article here.

Iraq

In the News

May 25, 2016

Slavin Moderates Panel on Business Diplomacy in Iran

By Barbara Slavin

Iran

In the News

May 25, 2016

Biberman in Political Violence At A Glance: Peace by Assassination?

By Yelena Biberman

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Afghanistan Pakistan