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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

Feb 20, 2016

Atlantic Council Launch of the Task Force on the Future of Iraq Featured in 790 KBET

By Atlantic Council

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Iraq

In the News

Feb 20, 2016

Marczak Quoted by El Tiempo (Spanish) on Obama’s Visit to Cuba

By Jason Marczak

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Cuba

In the News

Feb 20, 2016

Farkas in Newsweek: How We Can Defeat Putin

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia United States and Canada

In the News

Feb 20, 2016

Itani Quoted by BuzzFeed on US and Kurdish Involvement in Syria Conflict

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

In the News

Feb 20, 2016

Nawaz Quoted by The News International on Good Governance as the Key to South Asia’s Problems

By Shuja Nawaz

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In the News

Feb 20, 2016

Mezran Quoted by NYSE Post on US Airstrikes Against ISIS in Libya

By Karim Mezran

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Libya

In the News

Feb 19, 2016

Stein Joins Voice of America to Discuss the Conflict in Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Syria

In the News

Feb 19, 2016

Jones and Kempe Quoted by HR Grapevine on the Newly-Created Position of Chief Talent Officer

By Adwoa Jones, Frederick Kempe

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In the News

Feb 19, 2016

Eljarh Quoted by The Cipher Brief on ISIS Opportunities in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

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Libya

In the News

Feb 19, 2016

Atlantic Council Report Quoted by Daily Sabah on YPG-PKK Connection in Turkey

By Atlantic Council

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Turkey