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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 2, 2016

Farkas in Defense News: Lessons in the Russian Drawdown in Syria for Ukraine

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia Syria

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Slavin Joins Voice Of America News to Discuss President Obama’s Final Nuclear Security Summit and Donald Trump’s Statements on Women

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Vakhshouri Joins Marketplace to Discuss Saudi Aramco’s Plan to Sell Shares

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Michel Joins Voice of America’s Encounter Program to Discuss the Future of Security in the European Union Following the Brussels Attacks

By Leo Michel

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Atlantic Council Nuclear Security Event Featured in the Washington Free Beacon

By Atlantic Council

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Nuclear Nonproliferation Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Seznec Quoted by the New York Times on Saudi Arabia’s Investment in Global Energy Industries

By Jean Francois Seznec

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Energy & Environment Iran

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Atlantic Council Report on Internet of Things Featured in the Christian Science Monitor

By Atlantic Council

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Atlantic Council Nuclear Security Event Featured in the Washington Examiner

By Atlantic Council

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Nuclear Nonproliferation Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

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

By Atlantic Council

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Afghanistan

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Benitez Quoted by Foreign Policy on Trump’s Stance on NATO and US Foreign Policy

By Jorge Benitez

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