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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 5, 2016

Nordenman Quoted by CNN on Russia’s Submarine Arsenal and Strategy in Northern Europe

By Magnus Nordenman

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

May 5, 2016

Montanino Quoted by ERT Greece on Greek Bailout Program

By Andrea Montanino

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Economy & Business European Union

In the News

May 5, 2016

Hellyer in The National: We Should Hold the Same Standards

By H.A. Hellyer

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Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 5, 2016

Abdo Quoted by New Hampshire Public Radio on Islam in the Middle East

By Geneive Abdo

Listen to the full story here.

In the News

May 5, 2016

Stein Quoted by Foreign Policy on US-Turkey Relationship in Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Syria Turkey

In the News

May 5, 2016

Stein Quoted by Business Insider on the Turkish Prime Minister Resignation

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

May 4, 2016

Eljarh Quoted by Reuters on Libyan Regional Rivalries

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

In the News

May 4, 2016

Connable Writes for The National Interest on Need for US Involvement in Iraqi Reconciliation

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Task Force Member Ben Connable discusses the need for US involvement to further reconciliation efforts in Iraq following an Iraq Task Force trip to the country. Read the full article here.

Iraq

In the News

May 4, 2016

Hellyer in Newsweek Middle East: Egypt: A Faltering Revolution

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

May 4, 2016

Bensahel Joins NPR’s All Things Considered to Discuss US Presidential Candidates Foreign Policy Toward ISIS

By Nora Bensahel

Defense Industry Elections