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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.

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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

Nov 18, 2014

Mardini: “ISIS Is Overstretched”

By Ramzy Mardini

The Financial Times quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Ramzy Mardini on the takeover of a key oil refinery from the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham by Iraqi forces:

In the News

Nov 18, 2014

Hof on No-Fly Zones in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

The Daily Telegraph quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Frederic Hof on creating buffer zones for Syrian refugees:

Syria

In the News

Nov 17, 2014

Itani on the Fate of Aleppo

By Faysal Itani

The Daily Beast quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Fellow Faysal Itani on whether the Syrian city of Aleppo is likely to fall to the Assad regime:

Syria

In the News

Nov 17, 2014

Koranyi on Hungarian Energy Policy

By David Koranyi

Natural Gas Europe quotes Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative Director David Koranyi on a new Hungarian law which allows the country to build the Hungarian portion of the Russian South Stream natural gas pipeline project:

Hungary

In the News

Nov 14, 2014

CNN on Scowcroft Center Event with Gen. Austin

By Atlantic Council

CNN cites the Atlantic Council for hosting an event with General Lloyd Austin:

In the News

Nov 13, 2014

Herbst on US Response to Russian Aggression in Ukraine

By John Herbst

ABC News quotes Eurasia Center Director John Herbst on the presence of Russian tanks in eastern Ukraine:

Russia Ukraine

In the News

Nov 13, 2014

Khan on ISIS Plans to Mint Coins

By Mohsin Khan

Bloomberg quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Mohsin Khan on plans by the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham to produce the group’s own money:

In the News

Nov 13, 2014

Pavel on Russian Air Patrols Off US Shores

By Barry Pavel

VP and Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel joins CNN’s Situation Room to discuss Russia’s announcement that it will conduct bomber flights off of US coasts:

Russia

In the News

Nov 12, 2014

Eljarh on Suicide Bombing in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

The Financial Times quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Mohamed Eljarh on increased violence in Libya:

Libya

In the News

Nov 12, 2014

Montanino on Reforming Italy’s Economy

By Andrea Montanino

The Financial Times quotes Global Business and Economics Program Director Andrea Montanino on Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s efforts to reform the country’s economic system: 

Italy