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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 11, 2016

Brzezinski Interviewed by New Eastern Europe on NATO, Poland, and Greece

By Ian Brzensinski

Read the full interview here.

Greece NATO

In the News

Mar 11, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by Reuters on Sisi’s Power in Egypt

By H.A. Hellyer

Read the full article here.

North Africa

In the News

Mar 10, 2016

Ali Writes for NRT on the Future of Iraq and the KRG

By Iraq Task Force Member Ahmed Ali

Iraq Task Force Member Ahmed Ali writes of NRT on the economic crisis facing both the Iraqi central government and the Kurdistan Regional Government, as well as the ISIS threat and instability both produce. Read the full article here.

In the News

Mar 10, 2016

Polyakova in Foreign Policy: A Country in the EU Just Put Fascists in Its Parliament

By Alina Polyakova

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Central Europe European Union

In the News

Mar 10, 2016

Cohen Joins Georgian TV Channel One to Discuss Georgian Plans to Purchase More Natural Gas From Gazprom and Iran

By Ariel Cohen

Iran Russia

In the News

Mar 10, 2016

Burrows in The National Interest: Germany Is a Great Power—It Should Act Like One

By Mathew J. Burrows

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Germany

In the News

Mar 10, 2016

Barno Quoted by Time on Intersections Between Military Careers and Family Life in the United States

By David Barno

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Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 10, 2016

Ward in War on the Rocks: Sad Marco Rubio, Bernie Sanders’ Realism, and Aaron Carter

By Alex Ward

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In the News

Mar 10, 2016

Slavin in Al-Monitor: UN Report: Iran Executes Nearly 1,000 people in 2015

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Mar 10, 2016

Hellyer in The National: Trump’s Vile Comments Cast Muslims Adrift

By H. A. Hellyer

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Middle East