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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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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

May 7, 2015

Foreign Policy Covers Atlantic Council Event on Gulf Summit

By Atlantic Council

Foreign Policy covers an Atlantic Council event on the upcoming summit with Gulf leaders at Camp David featuring Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States Yousef Al Otaiba:

In the News

May 7, 2015

Gramer: Summer Reading List: Ten Books You Overlooked in Your Quest to Predict the Next Great War

By Robbie Gramer

Transatlantic Security Initiative Assistant Director Robbie Gramer writes for War on the Rocks on ten fiction books that provide insight into future conflict scenarios:

In the News

May 7, 2015

Pham on al-Shabaab’s Transition to a Terrorist Organization

By J. Peter Pham

Breitbart quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on how al-Shabaab’s attack on Garissa University in Kenya demonstrates their transition to a more transnational regional terrorist organization:

Somalia

In the News

May 7, 2015

Pham on Boko Haram’s Recent Losses

By J. Peter Pham

The Daily Beast quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on Boko Haram’s recent losses and why they’re not yet defeated:

Nigeria

In the News

May 7, 2015

Pham: Bolster US-Nigeria Ties to Seal Democratic Gains

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham writes for The Hill on the importance of the United States maintaining strong ties to Nigeria and the US efforts to ensure a smooth transition after Nigeria’s presidential elections:

Nigeria Politics & Diplomacy

Bremain vs Brexit

May 7, 2015

Dungan on Britain’s Military Presence

By Nicholas Dungan

USA Today quotes Transatlantic Relations Program Nonresident Senior Fellow Nicholas Dungan on Britain’s military presence in advance of the most unpredictable national election in decades:

United Kingdom

In the News

May 7, 2015

Healey on the NSA Court Ruling

By Jason Healey

Healthcare Info Security quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Jason Healey on the implications of the court ruling declaring the National Security Agency’s bulk data collection program illegal:

In the News

May 6, 2015

Pham on the Jihadist Threat from the African Continent

By J. Peter Pham

HSToday quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on US recognition of the jihadist threat from the African continent and why further cooperation between American and African officials is necessary for security on the continent:

In the News

May 6, 2015

Pham on the Controversy in Guinea’s Upcoming Elections

By J. Peter Pham

Z News quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on international attention on Guinea’s upcoming elections:

In the News

May 6, 2015

Montanino on the Italian Economy

By Andrea Montanino

Global Business and Economics Program Director Andrea Montanino joins foreign-language Sky Italia to discuss the Italian economy:

Italy