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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

Bremain vs Brexit

Apr 25, 2016

Farkas Quoted by CNN on President Obama’s Visit to the United Kingdom and UK-EU Referendum

By Evelyn Farkas

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United Kingdom United States and Canada

In the News

Apr 25, 2016

Younis Interviewed by Rudaw on the Future of Iraq

By Future of Iraq Task Force

Iraq

In the News

Apr 25, 2016

Braw in The National Interest: NATO Must Strengthen Its Front Line Against Russia

By Elisabeth Braw

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NATO Russia

In the News

Apr 25, 2016

Event with the Italian Minister of Justice Featured in Politico Europe

By Atlantic Council

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Italy

In the News

Apr 25, 2016

Ward Quoted by Estonian Public Broadcasting on US Presidential Candidates and Foreign Policy

By Alex Ward

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Elections Politics & Diplomacy

Bremain vs Brexit

Apr 25, 2016

Burwell Quoted in Roll Call on US-UK Relationship, TTIP, and Brexit

By Frances G. Burwell

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Apr 25, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by The Guardian on Egypt’s Recent Crackdown on Journalists

By H. A. Hellyer

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North Africa United States and Canada

In the News

Apr 25, 2016

Seznec Quoted by Foreign Policy on Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Diversify Its Economy

By Jean-Francois Seznec

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Apr 25, 2016

Vakhshouri Joins Platts Podcast to Discuss the Global Oil Market and Post-Sanctions Iran

By Sara Vakhshouri

Listen to the full interview here.

Energy & Environment Iran

In the News

Apr 25, 2016

Polyakova Interviewed by Hromadske on Ukraine’s New Government

By Alina Polyakova

Russia Ukraine