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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 22, 2016

Dungan Quoted by CNN on President Obama’s UK Trip

By Nicholas Dungan

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Apr 22, 2016

Cohen Joins Voice of America Russia to Discuss the Panama Papers

By Ariel Cohen

Watch the full interview here.

In the News

Apr 22, 2016

Engelke: Earth Day: Are We at the Beginning of a New Geological Era?

By Peter Engelke

The first Earth Day, held April 22, 1970, was designed to draw popular attention to environmental causes and the need to protect nature. It succeeded. At age 46, Earth Day continues to focus our minds on preserving the natural world, if only for a brief moment each year. But what if a basic assumption about […]

In the News

Apr 22, 2016

Vakhshouri Joins CRI English to Discuss the Global Oil Glut and OPEC

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Energy & Environment

In the News

Apr 22, 2016

Hof in EU Observer: Europe Must Take Lead on Protecting Syrian Civilians

By Frederic C. Hof

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Apr 22, 2016

Pham Quoted by Mail & Guardian Africa on South Sudan’s Peace Process

By Peter Pham

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East Africa Sudan

In the News

Apr 22, 2016

Pham Quoted by AFP on Vice President of South Sudan Riek Machar

By J. Peter Pham

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East Africa

In the News

Apr 22, 2016

Manning in The Diplomat: Shaping Northeast Asia’s Future

By Robert A. Manning

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Indo-Pacific

In the News

Apr 22, 2016

Slavin Joins Voice of America to Discuss President Obama’s Visit to Saudi Arabia

By Barbara Slavin

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Apr 21, 2016

Hassan Writes for EastWest.ngo on the Secular Characteristic of the Kurdish Population

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Task Force Member Kawa Hassan publishes his remarks to the European Parliament on EastWest.ngo. He says the Kurdish population in Iraq and Syria are largely secular and are therefore an indispensible partner for the struggle against jihadi Salafism. Read the full article here.

Iraq