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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 15, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by MSN on Sissi Religious Reformation Comments

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Feb 15, 2016

Linderman Quoted by Accent on the West’s Role in the Relationship Between Russia and Georgia

By Laura Linderman

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Russia The Caucasus

In the News

Feb 15, 2016

Alami Writes for Asharq Al-Awsat on the Impact of the Iran Nuclear Deal on the Country’s Foreign Policy

By Mona Alami

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Iran

In the News

Feb 15, 2016

Vakhshouri Joins University of Houston Annual Energy Symposium to Discuss Energy Impacts of the Iran Nuclear Deal

By Sara Vakhshouri

Watch the full panel here.

Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation

In the News

Feb 14, 2016

Stein Quoted by Anadolu Ajansı on the Prospects and Implications of the Syrian Ceasefire Agreement

By Aaron Stein

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Syria Turkey

In the News

Feb 14, 2016

Mezran Quoted by Libya Business Info on Libya’s Role in Europe’s Immigration Crisis

By Karim Mezran

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Libya

In the News

Feb 14, 2016

Stein in Al Jazeera: The Syrian Civil War Has Become a Perpetual Conflict

By Aaron Stein

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Syria

In the News

Feb 14, 2016

Manning Quoted by Forbes on ASEAN Sunnylands Summit

By Robert A. Manning

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Indo-Pacific

In the News

Feb 14, 2016

Shaffer Joins NARUC to Discuss Israel’s Energy Regulatory Environment

By Brenda Shaffer

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Energy & Environment Israel

In the News

Feb 12, 2016

Atlantic Council Event Featured in Intellasia East Asia News

By Atlantic Council

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China