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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 11, 2016

Hof Quoted by The Wall Street Journal on Potential Escalation of Violence in the Middle East

By Frederic C. Hof

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Syria

In the News

Feb 11, 2016

Hellyer in The National: The Happiness Portfolio Is No Laughing Matter

By H. A. Hellyer

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The Gulf

In the News

Feb 11, 2016

Stein Quoted by Oman Daily Observer on Syria Refugee Flows into Turkey

By Aaron Stein

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Syria Turkey

Art of Future Warfare

Feb 11, 2016

Brooks Inteviewed on War Is Boring to Discuss Art of Future Warfare Project

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Feb 11, 2016

Pham Quoted by Huffington Post on Nigeria’s Military Struggles Against Boko Haram

By J. Peter Pham

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Nigeria

In the News

Feb 11, 2016

Cohen Quoted by Bloomberg Business on Gas Pipeline Politics Between Russia and Turkey

By Ariel Cohen

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Energy & Environment Russia

In the News

Feb 11, 2016

Cohen Quoted by Azernews on Azerbaijan as an Alternative Source of Gas for Europe

By Ariel Cohen

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The Caucasus

In the News

Feb 11, 2016

Manning in Foreign Policy: Will China Join Its North Korean Ally in Splendid Isolation?

By Robert A. Manning

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China

In the News

Feb 10, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: Have Russia and Iran ‘Won’ in Syria?

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran Russia

In the News

Feb 10, 2016

Ullman Joins The Tipping Point With Liz Wheeler to Discuss ISIS and President Obama’s Foreign Policy Strategy

By Harlan Ullman

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