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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 12, 2016

Pham in The Hill: Whither the ‘Democratic’ Congo’s Democracy?

By J. Peter Pham

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In the News

Apr 12, 2016

Slavin Joins KCRW to Discuss Palmyra’s Historic Artifacts Before ISIS’s Presence

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Apr 12, 2016

Montanino Quoted by Bloomberg on Italian Prime Minister Renzi’s Economic Plan

By Andrea Montanino

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Italy

In the News

Apr 12, 2016

Saab in Foreign Affairs: The United States Has No Gulf Allies

By Bilal Y. Saab

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Middle East

In the News

Apr 11, 2016

Bryza in Washington Post: Putin Fills Another US Leadership Void in Nagorno-Karabakh

By Matthew Bryza

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Russia The Caucasus

In the News

Apr 11, 2016

Herbst Joins ZIK to Discuss the Panama Papers

By John E. Herbst

Watch the full interview here.

In the News

Apr 11, 2016

Stein in World Politics Review: Can the European Union and Turkey Finally Close Intelligence Gaps After Brussels?

By Aaron Stein

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European Union Intelligence

In the News

Apr 11, 2016

Slavin in Al-Monitor: Treasury Secretary says US Financial System Will Stay Closed to Iran

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran North Africa

In the News

Apr 11, 2016

Brzezinski Interviewed by The Ukrainian Week on the Stance of the Obama Administration on Russia and the Upcoming NATO Summit in Warsaw

By Ian Brzensinski

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 11, 2016

Ullman in UPI: Trump v. NATO, Round Two

By Harlan Ullman

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NATO Security & Defense