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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

Mar 31, 2016

Mezran Quoted by La Stampa (Italy) on Situation in Libya

By Karim Mezran

Read the full article here.

Libya

In the News

Mar 31, 2016

Metzl Joins CNN to Discuss Nuclear Energy, Proliferation, and the Nuclear Security Summit

By Jamie Metzl

Korea Nuclear Nonproliferation

In the News

Mar 30, 2016

Shaffer Quoted by Daily Sabah on Turkish President Erdogan Meeting with US Delegations

By Brenda Shaffer

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Israel Turkey

In the News

Mar 30, 2016

Brzezinski Joins MSNBC’s Morning Joe to Discuss Trump’s Comments on NATO and Poland’s Relationships with NATO

By Ian Brzezinski

NATO Poland

In the News

Mar 30, 2016

Albright and Hadley Join PBS Newshour to Discuss the Middle East Strategy Task Force and Their Recent Trip to the Region

By Albright and Hadley

Middle East

In the News

Mar 30, 2016

Gold in the Jewish Review of Books: Chaos in the Wilderness

By Zack Gold

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North Africa

In the News

Mar 30, 2016

Benitez Joins NPR’s All Things Considered to Discuss US Presidential Candidate Donald Trump’s Stance on NATO

By Jorge Benitez

Elections NATO

Bremain vs Brexit

Mar 30, 2016

Morningstar and Eizenstat in Handelsblatt: With Brexit, Britons Would Lose Out

By Richard Morningstar

While much has been written about “Brexit “or “Bremain” and its ultimate effect on Britain, Europe, the United States and the rest of the world, the key question which will determine whether Britain exits from or remains in the EU is how ordinary Britons perceive the effects on their lives of either course.

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Mar 30, 2016

Eljarh Quoted by International Business Times on Libya’s National Accord in Tripoli

By Mohamed Eljarh and Hafed al-Ghwell

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Libya

In the News

Mar 30, 2016

Hausheer Ali Joins Al-Hurra (Arabic) to Discuss the Benefits of Saudi Scholarship Program for More Than 200,000 Youth

By Stefanie Hausheer Ali

Watch the full interview here.

Saudi Arabia