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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 3, 2016

Handjani in the National Interest: Trump and Cruz are Killing the GOP on National Security

By Amir Handjani

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National Security Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 3, 2016

Atlantic Council Nuclear Security Event Featured in the Los Angeles Times

By Atlantic Council

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Nuclear Nonproliferation Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 3, 2016

Farkas in Politico: Trump and Putin: Two Liars Separated at Birth?

By Evelyn Farkas

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In the News

Apr 3, 2016

First Lady of Afghanistan Rula Ghani’s Remarks at Atlantic Council Featured in Outlook Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

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Afghanistan

In the News

Apr 3, 2016

Bryza Quoted by Vestnik on Russia’s Involvement in Karabakh

By Matthew Bryza

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The Caucasus

In the News

Apr 3, 2016

Aslund Quoted by Kyiv Post on Business, Politics, and the Energy Sector in Ukraine

By Anders Aslund

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Ukraine

In the News

Apr 3, 2016

Woods Quoted by Bloomberg on Gauging Safety on New Devices

By Beau Woods

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In the News

Apr 3, 2016

Mezran Quoted by the Washington Post on Italy’s Involvement in Libya’s Transitional Council

By Karim Mezran

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Italy Libya

In the News

Apr 2, 2016

Nordenman Quoted by CNN on Russia’s Increased Patrols in the North Atlantic

By Magnus Nordenman

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Russia

In the News

Apr 2, 2016

Seznec Quoted by Mic on Saudi Arabia’s Post-Oil Economy Investment

By Jean Francois Seznec

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Energy & Environment Iran