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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

Aug 5, 2014

Brzezinski on Putin’s Plans in Ukraine

By Ian Brzezinski

NBC quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plan for handling the crisis in Ukraine:

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In the News

Aug 5, 2014

Globe and Mail: Ukraine’s Ruslana, The Voice of the People

By Atlantic Council

The Globe and Mail cites the Atlantic Council for honoring Ruslana Lyzhychko at its Distinguished Leadership Awards:

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In the News

Aug 5, 2014

Foreign Policy: United States Needs to Pursue Interests and Values Realistically

By Atlantic Council

Foreign Policy cites a new Atlantic Council report, All Elements of National Power: Moving Toward a New Interagency Balance for US Global Engagement: 

In the News

Aug 5, 2014

Hruby on US Business Investment in Africa

By Aubrey Hruby

Africa Center Visiting Fellow Aubrey Hruby joins NPR’s Marketplace to discuss the Obama administration’s pledge to strengthening American business investment in Africa: 

In the News

Aug 5, 2014

Maghreb Arabe Presse on New Morocco Brief

By J. Peter Pham

The Maghreb Arabe Presse cites a new Atlantic Council issue brief, Morocco’s Emergence as a Gateway to Business in Africa: 

Morocco

In the News

Aug 5, 2014

Slavin: Tunisia’s President Asks United States for Help

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al-Monitor on an event featuring Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki at the Atlantic Council: 

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In the News

Aug 5, 2014

AFP: Tunisia Asks US for Helicopters to Fight ‘Terrorism’

By Atlantic Council

Agence France-Presse cites the Atlantic council for hosting an event with Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki:

In the News

Aug 5, 2014

Reuters: United States to Sell Tunisia Black Hawks to Aid Militant Fight

By Atlantic Council

Reuters cites the Atlantic council for hosting an event with Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki:

In the News

Aug 4, 2014

Pham on Kabila at US-Africa Leaders Summit

By J. Peter Pham

The Daily Mail quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the participation of Congolese President Joseph Kabila at the US-Africa Leaders Summit:

Africa

In the News

Aug 4, 2014

Herbst on Russian Military Exercises Near Ukraine Border

By John Herbst

The Los Angeles Times quotes Eurasia Center Director John Herbst on Russian military exersizes taking place near the country’s border with Ukraine:

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