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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 22, 2016

Hasik Quoted by Dow Jones Business Journal on Jet Trainer Designs

By James Hasik

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Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 22, 2016

Slavin Quoted by ABC News on Iran’s Capacity to Develop Ballistic Missiles

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Feb 22, 2016

Rosenblum in Politico: It’s Time for Safe Zones in Syria

By Todd Rosenblum

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Syria

In the News

Feb 21, 2016

Schechter in Real Clear World: Cuba Needs Financial Reform, Too

By Peter Schechter

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Cuba

In the News

Feb 21, 2016

Hof Quoted by Al-Bawaba on Cessation of Hostilities in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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Russia Syria

In the News

Feb 21, 2016

Hof Quoted by Business Insider on Russian Military Strategy in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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Russia Syria

In the News

Feb 21, 2016

Hof Quoted by The Hill on US and Kurdish Fighters in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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Russia Syria

In the News

Feb 21, 2016

Hof Quoted by The Wall Street Journal on the US’ Ability to Achieve its Objectives in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria

In the News

Feb 21, 2016

Vakhshouri Quoted by Wall Street Journal on Iran’s Oil Investments

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Iran

In the News

Feb 20, 2016

The Daily Caller News Foundation Quotes Jeffrey During Task Force Launch

By Iraq Task Force

The Daily Caller News Foundation quotes Iraq Task Force Senior Adviser Ambassador James Jeffrey during Task Force launch on the regional threats presented by Ira, Syria, Russia, and ISIS. Read the full article here.