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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

Jan 23, 2015

Pham on What Happens if Nigeria Collapses

By J. Peter Pham

The Washington Post quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on what happens if Nigeria collapses as a result of Boko Haram:

Nigeria

In the News

Jan 23, 2015

Marczak: “The Argentinians Were Forced to Look at Deal Wherever They Could Get a Deal”

By Jason Marczak

Fox News Latino quotes Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Deputy Director Jason Marczak on the death of Argintinian Special Prosecutor Alberto Nisman:

Latin America

In the News

Jan 23, 2015

DeLevie-Orey on Talks Between the United States and Cuba

By Rachel DeLevie-Orey

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Assistant Director Rachel DeLevie-Orey joins Voice of America to discuss pontential benefits of the talks between the United States and Cuba:

Cuba

In the News

Jan 23, 2015

Kroenig: Tinkering Won’t Produce Disarmament

By Matthew Kroenig

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Matthew Kroenig writes for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on global disarmament:

In the News

Jan 22, 2015

Pham on the Role of the United Nations

By J. Peter Pham

Foreign language newspaper Le Matin quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the role of UN missions:

In the News

Jan 22, 2015

Ullman: A One Hundred-Year War in and with Islam?

By Harlan Ullman

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for the Daily Times on how economic desolation plays into the hands of those attempting to manipulate others to support a particular cause:

In the News

Jan 22, 2015

Slavin: United States Maintains Intelligence Relationship With Houthis

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al Monitor on the United States maintaining an intelligence relationship with Houthis:

Yemen

In the News

Jan 22, 2015

Federal News Radio Mentions Atlantic Council Event Featuring Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence Michael Vickers

Federal News Radio Mentions Atlantic Council event featuring Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence Michael Vickers:

In the News

Jan 22, 2015

Kroenig on the Regime in Tehran

By Matthew Kroenig

The Huffington Post quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Matthew Kroenig on the possibility for a more democratic regime in Tehran:

Iran

In the News

Jan 22, 2015

Greenfield: “The Desire to Avoid Civil War Has Been Very Profound”

By Danya Greenfield

USA Today quotes Rafik Hariri Center Deputy Director Danya Greenfield on the leadership crisis in Yemen:

Yemen