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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 25, 2016

Burrows Joins KCRW to Discuss the Future of US Diplomacy in Syria

By Mathew J. Burrows

Listen to the full story here.

Syria

In the News

Jan 25, 2016

Seznec Quoted By CNBC On China’s Economic Engagements With Iran

By Jean-François Seznec

Read the full article here.

Iran

In the News

Jan 25, 2016

Seznec Joins CNBC Money To Discuss China-Iran Trade Deal

By Jean-François Seznec

Watch the full interview here.

Iran

In the News

Jan 25, 2016

Pham Quoted by ANI News on China’s Opening of a Military Base in Djibouti

By Peter J. Pham

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Africa China

In the News

Jan 25, 2016

Hellyer in The Globe & Mail: Is Another Egyptian Uprising On The Way?

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Jan 25, 2016

Ullman in UPI: Are We Headed For A Global Implosion?

By Harlan Ullman

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Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Jan 24, 2016

Pham Quoted by Daily Nation on al-Shabaab’s Change in Tactics

By J. Peter Pham

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In the News

Jan 24, 2016

Khoury Quoted by Voice Of America On Iran’s Lifted Sanctions and Regional Politics

By http://www.voanews.com/content/kerry-asia/3160345.html

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Iran

In the News

Jan 23, 2016

Slavin Quoted by Voice of America on How Iran Will Spend Its Sanctions Relief Money

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Jan 23, 2016

Khoury Joins Voice Of America to Discuss Saudi-Iran Relations

By Nabeel Khoury

Watch the full interview here.

Iran Saudi Arabia