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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

Oct 5, 2014

Pham on “Economic Dynamism” in Africa

By J. Peter Pham

The Wall Street Journal quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the challenges to conducting business in Africa: 

Africa

In the News

Oct 3, 2014

Security Challenges and Opportunities in the New Africa

By Atlantic Council

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham writes for the Fall 2014 issue of The Ambassadors Review.

In the News

Oct 3, 2014

Politico Cites Africa Center Event on Ebola

By Atlantic Council

Politico cites the Atlantic Council for hosting an event on the threat of the Ebola virus: 

In the News

Oct 3, 2014

Healey on Cyber Attacks in Bermuda

By Jason Healey

The Bermuda Royal Gazette quotes Cyber Security Initiative Director Jason Healey on Bermuda’s ability to protect itself from cyber attacks:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 3, 2014

Hasik on Cost of War against ISIS

By James Hasik

Stars and Stripes quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Defense James Hasik on the effects of US fighting against the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham on defense spending: 

In the News

Oct 3, 2014

Manning: North Korea’s Next Move

By Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for Foreign Affairs on reports that North Korea has upgraded its main satellite launching facility: 

Korea

In the News

Oct 2, 2014

Huntsman: China’s Hong Kong Dilemma

By Jon M. Huntsman

Atlantic Council Chairman Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. writes for CNN GPS on civil disobedience in Hong Kong:

China

In the News

Oct 2, 2014

Wilson on the Conflict in Ukraine

By Damon Wilson

Atlantic Council Vice President Damon Wilson joins Voice of America to discuss the conflict in Ukraine:

Russia Ukraine

In the News

Oct 2, 2014

Rakisits on Afghan-US Agreement

By Claude Rakisits

Defense News quotes South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Claude Rakisits on the Afghan-US Bilateral Security Agreement: 

Afghanistan Pakistan

In the News

Oct 2, 2014

Itani on the al-Nusra Front

By Faysal Itani

McClatchy quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Fellow Faysal Itani on the US stance on the al-Nusra Front and its implications for moderate rebel groups: 

Syria