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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 12, 2016

Middle East Strategy Task Force Featured in Qatar News Agency

By Atlantic Council

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North Africa

In the News

Feb 12, 2016

Vakhshouri Quoted by Marketplace on Saudi-Arabia’s Challenges with Global Oil Prices

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Energy & Environment Saudi Arabia

In the News

Feb 12, 2016

Schechter Quoted by Miami Herald on Pope Francis’ Visit to Cuba

By Peter Schechter

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Cuba

In the News

Feb 12, 2016

Ullman in Epic Times: The US Is Losing World War 3

By Harlan Ullman

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Syria Turkey

In the News

Feb 12, 2016

Taylor Quoted in the Arab Weekly on US Foreign Policy to Kurdish Political Entities and ISIS

By Andrea Taylor

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Syria

In the News

Feb 12, 2016

Montanino Interviewed by Kathimerini on the Current Situation in Greece and the Obstacles the Bailout Program Faces

By Andrea Montanino

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Greece

In the News

Feb 12, 2016

Cohen Quoted by Cihan on Georgia Gas Exports to Europe

By Ariel Cohen

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The Caucasus

In the News

Feb 12, 2016

Oman Daily Highlights Khan and Miller’s Analysis of Egypt’s Economic Performance in 2015 and its Implications for 2016

By Mohsin Khan

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North Africa

In the News

Feb 12, 2016

Pham Quoted by Huffington Post on Oil Economics and Politics in Nigeria

By J. Peter Pham

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Economy & Business Nigeria

In the News

Feb 12, 2016

Hof Quoted by Business Insider on Assad’s Strategy in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria