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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

Mar 31, 2015

Ullman: Winston Spencer Ghani

By Harlan Ullman

Atlantic Council Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for the Huffington Post on Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s recent visit to Washington, DC:

Afghanistan

Europe After The Vote

Mar 31, 2015

Montanino on Greece Leaving the Euro

By Andrea Montanino

German-language Zeit Online quotes Global Business and Economics Program Director Andrea Montanino on whether Greece will leave the euro and if the euro can survive Greece’s exit:

In the News

Mar 31, 2015

Slavin on the Larger Implications of a Deal with Iran

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss why a deal with Iran is still likely and the larger implications of the negotiations for Iran and the international community:

Iran

In the News

Mar 31, 2015

Pham on Nigeria’s New President

By J. Peter Pham

International Business Times quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s new president:

Nigeria Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 31, 2015

Healey on Consumer Wearable Devices

By Jason Healey

Healthcare Info Security quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the security risks of consumer wearable devices and apps:

In the News

Mar 31, 2015

Pham: Nigeria Votes, Africa Wins

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham writes for US News and World Report on why the entire continent of Africa is the real winner of Nigeria’s presidential election:

Nigeria Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 31, 2015

Hawthorne on Conflict in the Middle East

By Amy Hawthorne

The National Post quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Amy Hawthorne on why she’s optimistic about the future of the Middle East despite the current conflicts:

Middle East

In the News

Mar 31, 2015

Hawthorne on the End of a Weapons Freeze Against Egypt

The New York Times quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Amy Hawthorne on the decision to end a weapons restriction against Egypt:

North Africa

In the News

Mar 31, 2015

Hawthorne on the Resumption of Military Aid to Egypt

The Washington Post quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Amy Hawthorne on the Obama administration’s decision to resume military aid to Egypt:

North Africa

In the News

Mar 31, 2015

Tyson: Focus on Conventional Forces, Not Spec Ops

By Michael Tyson

Brent Scowcroft Center Marine Corps Senior Fellow Michael Tyson cowrites for DefenseNews on the role conventional forces should play in future conflicts: