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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.

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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 24, 2016

Dungan in The World Today (Chatham House): Europe Must Recapture its Political Vision

By Nicholas Dungan

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Mar 24, 2016

Seznec’s Report on Saudi Energy Changes Highlighted in The Fuse

By Jean-François Seznec

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Mar 24, 2016

Eljarh Quoted by Digital Journal on the Libyan Government

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

In the News

Mar 24, 2016

Ward Quoted by Voice of America on President Obama’s Strategic Reorientation with Latin America

By Alex Ward

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Latin America

In the News

Mar 24, 2016

Seznec Quoted by Voice of America on How Low Oil Prices are Affecting Iran and Saudi Arabia

By Jean Francois Seznec

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Energy & Environment Iran

In the News

Mar 24, 2016

Healey Quoted in Vocativ on Cyber Warfare Between Iran and the United States

By Jason Healey

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Cybersecurity Iran

In the News

Mar 24, 2016

Ward in War on the Rocks: Belgium Attacks, Cuba, and Foreign Policy Team Revealed

By Alex Ward

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Cuba Elections

In the News

Mar 24, 2016

Hellyer in The National: Why ISIS Chose to Strike at the Heart of Europe

By H. A. Hellyer

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 24, 2016

National Review mentions the Task Force launch and its discussion of Sykes-Picot borders

By Future of Iraq Task Force

The National Review mentions the launch of the Task Force on the Future of Iraq and the discussion of the efficacy of  Sykes-Picot borders. Read the full article here.

Iraq

In the News

Mar 23, 2016

Schechter Quoted by CNN on President Obama’s Visit to Cuba and Argentina

By Peter Schechter

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Cuba Latin America