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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

Jan 26, 2016

Ricciardone Joins Turkish Television News Channel NTV to Discuss the Importance of US-Turkish Strategic Dialogue

By Francis Ricciardone

Turkey

In the News

Jan 26, 2016

Barno and Bensahel in War on the Rocks: Preparing for the Next Big War

By Dave Barno and Nora Bensahel

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In the News

Jan 26, 2016

Ward in The National Interest: What America’s ISIS Strategy Is Missing

By Alex Ward

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In the News

Jan 26, 2016

Pham Joins The American Interest To Discuss Democracy and Elections in Africa Throughout 2016

By J. Peter Pham

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Africa

In the News

Jan 26, 2016

Saab in Foreign Affairs: Back to Lebanon’s Future

By Bilal Y. Saab

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Middle East

In the News

Jan 25, 2016

Hof in Huffington Post: Geneva: Throwing the Hail Mary Pass

By Frederic Hof

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Syria

In the News

Jan 25, 2016

McFate in Aeon: What Does the Return of Mercenary Armies Mean for the World?

By Sean McFate

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Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Jan 25, 2016

Wilson Joins Realitatea TV to Discuss Black Sea Security, NATO, and the Road to the Warsaw Summit

By Damon Wilson

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Eastern Europe NATO

In the News

Jan 25, 2016

Herbst Quoted by The Day on Ukraine and Sanctions Against Russia

By John E. Herbst

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Russia Ukraine

In the News

Jan 25, 2016

Stein Quoted By Diken on Turkey’s Actions in Iraq

By Aaron Stein

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Iraq Turkey