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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

Explore the podcast series

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

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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Mar 11, 2025

Lipner quoted in The Straits Times on Trump’s Gaza plan

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Conflict Crisis Management

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Mar 11, 2025

Warrick joins Al-Araby to discuss the Trump-Putin summit meeting propose for Saudi Arabia

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Conflict Crisis Management

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Mar 11, 2025

Warrick joins Al-Araby to discuss the status of the ceasefire in Lebanon

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Conflict Crisis Management

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Mar 11, 2025

Warrick joins Al-Ghad al-Arabi TV to discuss Egypt’s proposal on Gaza

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Conflict Crisis Management

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Mar 11, 2025

Warrick joins Ash-Sharq to discuss the situation in Gaza

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Conflict Crisis Management

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Mar 11, 2025

Warrick joins Al-Jazeera to discuss Hamas’ propaganda events

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Conflict Crisis Management

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Mar 11, 2025

Warrick joins Al-Jazeera to discuss Hamas’ refusal to turn over Israeli hostages

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Civil Society Crisis Management

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Mar 11, 2025

Sales joins Fox News to discuss the role of the US in Gaza

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Conflict Crisis Management

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Mar 11, 2025

Pillai in OpinioJuris: Symposium by GQUAL on CEDAW’s GR40: an opportunity for Asia-Pacific – build on the momentum of GR 40

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Human Rights Indo-Pacific

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Mar 11, 2025

Klamberg quoted in Deutsche Welle on Trump’s executive order and its consequences on the ICC

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Economic Sanctions Israel