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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 8, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by Time on the Potential Culprits of the Assassination of Egypt’s Chief Prosecutor

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Mar 8, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by Quartz Africa on Religious Reformation in Egypt

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Mar 8, 2016

Ackerman and Diamond in Washington Post: Americans Should Make Room for Third-Party Candidates

By Peter Ackerman and Larry Diamond

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In the News

Mar 8, 2016

Pham Quoted by Washington Post on al-Shabaab’s Response to Airstrikes

By J. Peter Pham

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Somalia

In the News

Mar 8, 2016

Pham Quoted by The Guardian on al-Shabaab Recruitment and Training in East Africa

By J. Peter Pham

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Somalia

In the News

Mar 8, 2016

Pham Quoted by Los Angeles Times on US Airstrikes Against al-Shabaab in Somalia

By J. Peter Pham

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Somalia

In the News

Mar 8, 2016

Pham Quoted by Associated Press on al-Shabaab’s Response to Airstrikes

By J. Peter Pham

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Somalia

In the News

Mar 8, 2016

Grigas in The Hill: Growing the Next Generation of Russia Experts

By Agnia Grigas

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Russia

In the News

Mar 8, 2016

Albright Joins Al Arabiya to Discuss the Middle East Strategy Task Force Trip to the Middle East

By Madeleine Albright

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Middle East

In the News

Mar 8, 2016

Albright and Hadley Join Sky News Arabia to Discuss the Middle East Strategy Task Force Trip to the Region

By Madeleine Albright and Steve Hadley

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Middle East