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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

Nov 10, 2014

Chrismer: A Ticking Time Bomb

By Andrew Chrismer

Global Business and Economics Program Assistant Director Andrew Chrismer writes for US News and World Report on the new development strategy needed to provide employment for Europe’s youth:

In the News

Nov 10, 2014

Slavin on New Movie on Iran

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al-Monitor on a new film about 2009 Iranian political protests: 

Iran

In the News

Nov 10, 2014

Pham: Five Ideas for a Post-Midterms Africa Agenda

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham writes for the Hill on the US agenda toward Africa following the recent midterm elections:

In the News

Nov 9, 2014

Manning: APEC a Chance to Calm Regional Tensions

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for Global Times on China’s role in hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit: 

China

In the News

Nov 9, 2014

Hof on Attacks on al-Baghdadi

By Frederic C. Hof

Bloomberg quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Frederic Hof on a possible attack on Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi:

In the News

Nov 9, 2014

Eljarh on Egypt’s Role in Libya

By Mohamed Eljarh

Christian Science Monitor quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Mohamed Eljarh on Egypt’s role in current turmoil in Libya:

Libya North Africa

In the News

Nov 8, 2014

Ullman: The Honeymoon is Over

By Harlan Ullman

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for the Huffington Post on the results of the recent midterm elections:

In the News

Nov 8, 2014

Hof on Iran’s Involvement in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

Al Arabiya quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Frederic Hof on President Obama’s letter to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei:

Iran Syria

In the News

Nov 7, 2014

Wilson on Putin’s Calculations in Ukraine

By Damon Wilson

Atlantic Council Executive Vice President Damon Wilson joins CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss the presence of Russian tanks in eastern Ukraine:

Russia Ukraine

In the News

Nov 7, 2014

Hof on US Attacks on ISIS Targets

By Frederic C. Hof

NOW quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Frederic Hof on a new round of surprise US attacks against Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham targets: