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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

Apr 27, 2016

Hassan Writes for EastWest.ngo on the Perceptions of Iranians on Saudis on ISIS

By Kawa Hassan

In his latest publication, Task Force member Kawa Hassan, in cooperation with Adnan Tabatabai, delves into the mutual perceptions of Iranians and Saudis on ISIS, and highlights points that could be grounds for possible partnership between arch rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. Read the full article here.

Iran Saudi Arabia

In the News

Apr 27, 2016

Watts testifies before House Committee on Homeland Security on ISIS in the Pacific

By John Watts

Read the full testimony here.

South Asia Terrorism

In the News

Apr 27, 2016

Watts quoted by Voice of America on ISIS’ strategy in Libya

By John Watts

Read the full article here.

Libya Terrorism

In the News

Apr 27, 2016

Atlantic Council Event on Russo-Turkey Relations Featured in the Daily Sabah

By Atlantic Council

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Russia Turkey

In the News

Apr 27, 2016

Dungan in IRIS: Will the TTIP Negotiations Fail?

By Nicholas Dungan

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In the News

Apr 27, 2016

Dungan Interview by Le Temps on Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Strategy

By Nicholas Dungan

Read the full article here.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 27, 2016

Bryza in Vestnik Kavkaza: the Disruption of Talks on Karabakh by Sargsyan is an Attempt to Soften the People’s Anger and Attract the US Attention

By Matthew Bryza

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The Caucasus

In the News

Apr 27, 2016

Hof Quoted by the Christian Science Monitor on a ‘Plan B’ for Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria

In the News

Apr 26, 2016

Dupont Quoted by Nikkei Asian Review on Submarine Arms Deal Between France and Australia

By Alan Dupont

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Australia Defense Industry

In the News

Apr 26, 2016

Daniels Joins Rudaw to Discuss the Effect of US Troops on Syrian Kurds

By Owen Daniels

Watch the full story here.

Syria