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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

Explore the podcast series

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

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

Feb 25, 2025

Alkhatib in Forward: Trump has kicked off a new wave of dehumanizing Palestinians. Let’s remember who the real enemies are

Conflict Israel

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Milliken in The National Interest: The Houthis Have Paused Attacks—For Now

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Extremism

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Svetlova in The Jerusalem Post: Here’s why Israel should care about the Modi-Trump meeting

By Atlantic Council

India Israel

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Svetlova in The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Syria in Turmoil: The View from Jerusalem

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Bakir in Middle East Institute of Singapore: Insight 315: Draining Diplomacy

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Middle East

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Melcangi in La Stampa: Gaza, the ceasefire that no one believes in

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Samaan in Middle East Council on Global Affairs: Could the Russia-Iran Comprehensive Partnership Treaty Challenge Gulf Security?

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Wechsler quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Trump’s motivations in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Panikoff quoted in The New York Times on Arab leaders’ reactions to Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Panikoff quoted in Bloomberg on why Saudi Arabia is hosting Trump-Putin meeting

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East