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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 2, 2016

Aslund Quoted by Bloomberg on Kazakhstan’s Economic Situation

By Anders Aslund

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Central Asia

In the News

Mar 2, 2016

Bloomberg Features Katainen Address at EuroGrowth Initiative Launch

By Atlantic Council

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Economy & Business European Union

Bremain vs Brexit

Mar 2, 2016

Aslund Quoted by International Business Times on Brexit Implications

By Anders Aslund

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Mar 2, 2016

Herbst Quoted by Foreign Policy on Nadiya Savchenko Trial

By John E. Herbst

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Ukraine

In the News

Mar 2, 2016

Brzezinski Quoted by Voice of America on NATO’s Strategy with Russia

By Ian Brzezinski

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NATO Russia

In the News

Mar 2, 2016

Itani Quoted by McClatchy on Measuring Success of the Ceasefire in Syria

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

In the News

Mar 1, 2016

Shaffer Joins CNBC to Discuss Putin’s Oil Meeting

By Brenda Shaffer

Russia

In the News

Mar 1, 2016

Cliff Quoted by Asia Times on Strength of US Bases in the Pacific

By Roger Cliff

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China

In the News

Mar 1, 2016

Shaffer Quoted by International Business Times on President Rouhani’s Ability to Change Iranian Foreign Policy

By Brenda Shaffer

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Iran

Bremain vs Brexit

Mar 1, 2016

Dungan Quoted by CNBC on Political Implications of ‘Brexit’ on the European Union

By Nicholas Dungan

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