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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

Apr 27, 2015

Slavin: Hariri: Late Syrian Security Chief Tried to Speak Out

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al Monitor on the fatal beating of former Syrian Intelligence Chief in Lebanon Rustom Ghazaleh:

Middle East Syria

In the News

Apr 27, 2015

LeBaron Featured at Detroit and International Diplomacy Conference

By Richard LeBaron

Nonresident Senior Fellow Richard LeBaron traveled to Detroit this week for “Diplomacy Begins Here: Detroit,” a conference sponsored by the US State Department aimed at broadening understanding of foreign policy across the country:

In the News

Apr 26, 2015

Manning: Abe’s US Visit Tests Willingness to Face History

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for the Global Times on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to the United States:

Japan

In the News

Apr 26, 2015

Schechter On Trade Implications of Renewed Cuba Relations

By Peter Schechter

The Miami Herald quotes Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Director Peter Schechter on questions of lifting the Cuban embargo as negotiations progress on renewing diplomatic relations with Cuba: 

Cuba

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Apr 26, 2015

Pham on the First Diplomat for LGBT Rights

By J. Peter Pham

USA Today quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the appointment of Randy Berry as the first US Special Envoy for the Human Rights of Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender Persons:

In the News

Apr 26, 2015

Rizzo: Congress’ Flabby Defense Budgets Aren’t Entirely Lawmakers’ Fault

By Rachel Rizzo

Brent Scowcroft Center Program Assistant Rachel Rizzo writes for Defense One on the challenges of passing a defense budget:

In the News

Apr 26, 2015

Pham on the Emoluments Clause

By J. Peter Pham

The Tampa Bay Times quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the Emoluments Clause and its implications for Defense Department employees:

In the News

Apr 26, 2015

Grundman on Strengthening Ties Between the Pentagon and Silicon Valley

By Steven Grundman

Defense News quotes George Lund Fellow for Emerging Defense Challenges Steven Grundman on increasing engagement between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon:

In the News

Apr 26, 2015

Huntsman: The Future of Global Trade

By Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

Atlantic Council Chairman Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. writes for the Wall Street Journal on why global trade will be more important – and more complicated – thirty years from now:

Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 24, 2015

Huntsman on “All Eyes and Ears”

By Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

Atlantic Council Chairman Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. joins Bloomberg to discuss the upcoming documentary “All Eyes and Ears” about his time as Ambassador to China:

China