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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 9, 2016

Metzl in The National Interest: Changing China’s North Korea Calculus

By Jamie Metzl

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China Korea

In the News

Feb 9, 2016

Aslund: Why Have the Baltic Tigers Been So Successful?

By Anders Åslund

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In the News

Feb 9, 2016

Barno and Bensahel in War on the Rocks: Beyond the Army Commission: Unifying the Army’s Components

By David Barno & Nora Bensahel

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Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 9, 2016

Aslund Recognized by The Day Newspaper as an Expert on Ukraine

By Anders Aslund

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Ukraine

In the News

Feb 9, 2016

Stein Quoted by Financial Times on Russia’s Presence in Turkey

By Aaron Stein

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Russia Turkey

In the News

Feb 9, 2016

Stein Quoted by Business Insider on Russia’s Presence in Turkey

By Aaron Stein

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Russia Turkey

In the News

Feb 9, 2016

Coote Quoted by Oil & Gas Journal on US LNG Exports

By Bud Coote

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Energy & Environment United States and Canada

In the News

Feb 8, 2016

Gramer in Foreign Affairs: Changing Tides

By Robbie Gramer

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NATO Russia

In the News

Feb 8, 2016

Stein Quoted by Deutsche Welle on Turkey’s Policies on Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Syria Turkey

In the News

Feb 8, 2016

Atlantic Council Middle East Strategy Task Force Report Featured in Huffington Post

By Atlantic Council

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