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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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In the News

Aug 7, 2024

Webster in The Interpreter: China’s high-stakes diplomacy: Managing Middle Eastern turmoil

China Conflict

In the News

Aug 6, 2024

Zaaimi quoted in Hespress on France’s new position on Sahara and its impact on Algeria

By Atlantic Council

Middle East North & West Africa

In the News

Aug 6, 2024

Bakir joins Al Jazeera to discuss Turkey;s Foreign Minister visit to Cairo

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 6, 2024

Bakir in Middle East Monitor: “There will be no major war between Israel and Iran now”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Aug 6, 2024

Tabaqchali in MENAFN:”Tabaqchali: Risks Of Widening Middle East Conflict Resurface”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Aug 6, 2024

Citrinowicz in Aurora: “Preparing for attack: Iran’s obligation, differences of opinion and fear of escalation”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Alkhatib quoted in Common Dreams on Israeli Minister saying that ‘Nobody Will Let Us’ starve 2 million Gazans

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Samaan joins BBC to discuss tensions in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Citrinowicz in Institute for National Security Studies: “Preparing for Attack: Iran’s Obligation, Differences of Opinion, and Fear of Escalation”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Katz in Kyiv Post: “Axis of Instability: Potential Impact of a US Less Willing to Support Allies”

By Atlantic Council

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