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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 17, 2016

LGBT Diplomacy Event with Special Envoy Randy Berry Featured in Washington Blade

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Mar 17, 2016

Joyner in War on the Rocks: Professional Military Education and the Rigor Problem

By James Joyner

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In the News

Mar 17, 2016

Healey and Jordan in Democracy Journal: Setting Priorities in Cybersecurity

By Jason Healey and Klara Jordan

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 16, 2016

Atlantic Council Report Featured in Democracy Digest

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Mar 16, 2016

Stein Quoted by Time on the Role of Syrian Kurds in Syrian Peace Talks

By Aaron Stein

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Syria

In the News

Mar 16, 2016

Burrows Joins hromadske.tv to Discuss the Growing Middle Class in Asia

By Mathew J. Burrows

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China

In the News

Mar 16, 2016

Herbst in The National Interest: The Obama Doctrine and Ukraine

By John E. Herbst

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Russia Syria

In the News

Mar 16, 2016

Pham Joins CNN to Discuss Terrorist Attack in the Ivory Coast

By J. Peter Pham

North & West Africa

In the News

Mar 16, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: Putin’s Surprise Syria Move Leaves World Wondering What He’ll Do Next

By Barbara Slavin

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Russia Syria

In the News

Mar 16, 2016

Pham Signs Open Letter to US Presidential Candidates Urging for the United States to Put Democracy at Center of Foreign Policy Strategy

By J. Peter Pham

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Elections Politics & Diplomacy