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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 28, 2016

Grigas in Newsweek: Brussels Attacks – Europe’s Turmoil is Putin’s Gain

By Agnia Grigas

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Russia Western Europe

In the News

Mar 28, 2016

Global Energy Center Report on Saudi Arabia Energy Changes Featured in The Fiscal Times

By Atlantic Council

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Mar 28, 2016

Herbst Interviewed by The Day (Ukraine) on the Results of Secretary of State John Kerry’s Talks with Russian Leadership

By John E. Herbst

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Russia Ukraine

In the News

Mar 28, 2016

Pollack Writes for the Brookings Institution on the Military Situation in Iraq and the Fight Against ISIS

By Future of Iraq Task Force Member Kenneth Pollack

Iraq Task Force Member Kenneth Pollack discusses the US military campaign to defeat ISIS. Pollack asserts that Baghdad’s announcement of the start of liberation of Mosul is premature due to the lack of a feasible plan of reconstruction once the city is liberated. Read the full article here.

Iraq

In the News

Mar 27, 2016

Manning in The National: Nuclear Security is an Important Consideration for Gulf Countries

By Robert A. Manning

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China Middle East

In the News

Mar 27, 2016

Pavel Joins BBC Newshour to Discuss the Syrian Civil Conflict in Palmyra

By Barry Pavel

Barry Pavel joins BBC Newshour to discuss the Syrian Civil Conflict in Palmyra. His interview begins at the 18:30 mark. Listen to the full interview here.

Syria

In the News

Mar 27, 2016

Global Energy Center Report on Saudi Arabia Energy Changes Featured in Oil Price

By Atlantic Council

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Mar 27, 2016

Pham Quoted by Jewish Press on Terrorist Networks in Libya and Yemen

By J. Peter Pham

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Libya Yemen

In the News

Mar 26, 2016

Gold Quoted by Daily News Egypt on Peacekeeping and Security in Sinai

By Zack Gold

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North Africa

In the News

Mar 25, 2016

Farkas Joins CNN to Discuss Brussels Terrorists Attacks and Security in Europe

By Evelyn Farkas

Western Europe