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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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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 18, 2016

Slavin in Washington Examiner on US Sanctions Against Iran

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Jan 18, 2016

Slavin Quoted by Financial Times on US-Iran Mistrust

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Jan 18, 2016

Wilson Joins Voice of America to Discuss Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Macedonian Prime Minister Gruevski

By Damon Wilson

Watch the full interview here.

In the News

Jan 18, 2016

Shaffer Quoted by CNN on Iran Entering the Oil Market

By Brenda Shaffer

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Iran

In the News

Jan 18, 2016

Shaffer Quoted by International Business Times on the Timing Behind Iran’s Entry Into the Oil Market

By Brenda Shaffer

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Iran

In the News

Jan 18, 2016

Tanchum Quoted by Natural Gas Europe on Iran’s Gas Export Strategy

By Micha'el Tanchum

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Iran

In the News

Jan 18, 2016

Ullman in UPI: If It’s the Economy, Stupid, What Can Be Done?

By Harlan Ullman

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China

In the News

Jan 18, 2016

Slavin in Voice of America: Paradigm Shift With Iran Has Uncertain Future

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Voice of America on how the relationship between the United States and Iran will change in 2016 given the recent lifting of economic sanctions:

Iran

In the News

Jan 18, 2016

Stephan: How the World is Proving Martin Luther King Right about Nonviolence

By Maria Stephan

Strategic Foresight Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Maria J. Stephan cowrites for the Washington Post’s Monkey Cage on the surprising success of nonviolent campaigns and lessons learned from the past five years:

In the News

Jan 18, 2016

Ellinas in Sigma Live: BG Deal Approved by the Council of Ministers

By Charles Ellinas

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Southern & Southeastern Europe Turkey