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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.

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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

Feb 25, 2016

Atlantic Council Event on Cybersafety of Medical Devices Featured in Politico

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Feb 25, 2016

Aslund, Herbst, and Karatnycky Quoted by Voice of America on Corruption in Ukraine

By Anders Aslund, John Herbst, and Adrian Karatnycky

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Ukraine

In the News

Feb 25, 2016

Stein Quoted by the Telegraph on Turkey’s Strategy Toward Iran, Iraq, and Kurdish Forces in Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Iran Iraq

In the News

Feb 25, 2016

Coote Quoted by The Telegraph on Likelihood of Russia Underpricing LNG

By Bud Coote

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Russia

In the News

Feb 25, 2016

Vakhshouri Quoted by Iran Review on Opportunities for Development in Iran’s Oil Industry

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Iran

In the News

Feb 25, 2016

Atlantic Council Event on Cybersafety of Medical Devices Featured in FCW

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Feb 25, 2016

Bruton Quoted by World Magazine on Refugee Camps in Nigeria

By Bronwyn Bruton

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Nigeria

In the News

Feb 24, 2016

VOA Quotes Crocker on Post-ISIS Iraq and a Strengthening Iran

By Iraq Task Force Chair Ryan Crocker

Voice of America quotes Iraq Task Force Chair Ryan Crocker on the necessity of power sharing to bring Iraq out of the grips of sectarianism and strengthen the government’s overall capacity to provide for the population. Read the full article here.

In the News

Feb 24, 2016

VOA Quotes Barbero on US Role in Iraq’s Security

By Iraq Task Force Member Lt. General Michael Barbero

Voice of America quotes Iraq Task Force Member Lt. Gen. Michael Barbero on the role of the Iraqi security forces in maintaining security and the need for the United States to continue and even enhance military support and available trainers for the development of the security forces. Read the full article here.

In the News

Feb 24, 2016

VOA Quotes Pollack on Sectarianism in Iraq, its Role in Creating ISIS and How to Reverse It

By Iraq Task Force Member Kenneth Pollack

Voice of America quotes Iraq Task Force Member Kenneth Pollack on the need for the the next US to tackle sectarianism, especially the issues between Shia and Sunni Arabs, in order to help transition Iraq to a productive and strong political process when the post-ISIS eventuality comes to pass. Read the full article here.