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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 7, 2016

Hellyer in The National: Alawite Statement Raises Questions About Autonomy

By H. A. Hellyer

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Syria

In the News

Apr 7, 2016

Bryza Quoted by Azernews on Foreign Policy Strategy Toward the Karabakh Conflict

By Matthew Bryza

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The Caucasus

In the News

Apr 7, 2016

Ward in War on the Rocks: Bernie Sanders’ Foreign Policy And Other Adventures On The Campaign Trail

By Alex Ward

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Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 7, 2016

Dodge Writes for Foreign Policy on the Crumbling Iraqi Political Process and the Communal Infighting Taking Over

By Toby Dodge

Iraq Task Force Member Dr. Toby Dodge writes for Foreign Policy on the weakening Iraqi political system and the further strain that the economic crisis has put on political stability, saying that the future of the country could be marred with civil war because of political in-fighting and a lack of popular representation

Iraq

In the News

Apr 7, 2016

Slavin in Al-Monitor: Private Collectors Fuel Demand for Looted Mideast Antiquities

By Barbara Slavin

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North Africa Syria

In the News

Apr 7, 2016

Hellyer in the Globe and Mail: War on ISIS Can’t be Won Until We Define the Fight

By H. A. Hellyer

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In the News

Apr 7, 2016

Eljarh Quoted by Middle East Eye on Libya’s Transitional Government

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

In the News

Apr 7, 2016

Abdo Quoted by NPR on the Middle East After the Arab Spring

By Geneive Abdo

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In the News

Apr 7, 2016

Mezran Joins Al Jazeera English to Discuss Libya’s Transitional Government

By Karim Mezran

Watch the full interview here.

Libya

In the News

Apr 6, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: Putin Shrugs off Panama Papers

By Barbara Slavin

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Economy & Business Russia