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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

Aug 8, 2014

Pham on Sahrawis in Western Sahara

By J. Peter Pham

TIME quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the rise of exiled Sahrawis in the Western Sahara joining Islamic militant groups:

In the News

Aug 8, 2014

Healey on Deterrence in Cyberspace

By Jason Healey

Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey joins Federal News Radio to discuss how deterrence in cyberspace has been possible for decades: 

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Aug 8, 2014

Pavel on Obama’s Use of the Military Option

By Barry Pavel

McClatchy quotes VP and Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel on President Obama’s reluctance to use the military in solving conflicts abroad:

In the News

Aug 8, 2014

Rakisits on Pakistan Army Chief’s Visit to Australia

By Claude Rakisits

Defense News quotes South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Claude Rakisits on the recent visit that Pakistan’s army chief made to Australia: 

Pakistan

In the News

Aug 8, 2014

Hruby: How to Compete with China in Africa

By Aubrey Hruby

Africa Center Visiting Fellow Aubrey Hruby writes for CQ Roll Call on competing with China in the African market:

In the News

Aug 8, 2014

Saab on US Action in Iraq

By Bilal Y. Saab

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Middle East Security Bilal Y. Saab joins Bloomberg’s Taking Stock to discuss US airstrikes in Iraq:

In the News

Aug 8, 2014

Khan on Effects of ISIS on Iraq’s Economy

By Mohsin Khan

Monitor Global Outlook quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Mohsin Khan on the possible impact of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham on the Iraqi economy:

In the News

Aug 8, 2014

Pham on the “New Africa”

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham joins PBS Religion and Ethics Newsweekly  to discuss an emergent Africa that is increasingly confident politically, economically, and religiously: 

In the News

Aug 7, 2014

Mardini on Iraqi Dam Seizure

By Ramzy Mardini

The Associated Press quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Ramzy Mardini on the seizure of Iraq’s largest dam by Islamic militants:

In the News

Aug 7, 2014

Slavin on Russia-Iran Relations

By Barbara Slavin

Natural Gas Daily quotes South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin on how Russia’s relationship with Iran may affect affect nuclear negotiations with the P5+1 countries:

Iran Russia