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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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Feb 25, 2025

Alkhatib joins the Social Media Podcast to discuss Hamas

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Conflict Israel

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Feb 25, 2025

Pavia joins i24 News to discuss the 14th anniversary of Tunisia’s revolt during the Arab Spring

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Corruption Democratic Transitions

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Feb 25, 2025

Plitsas quoted in the New York Post on why Trump wants Greenland

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Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

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Feb 25, 2025

Plitsas quoted in Harici on Trump’s reasons behind annexing Greenland

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Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

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Feb 25, 2025

Bakir joins Al Jazeera to discuss Turkey’s initiative and its potential of bringing together the UAE and Sudan

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Arabic Economy & Business

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Feb 25, 2025

Bakir joins Al Jazeera to discuss the challenges facing the new Syrian administration

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Conflict Middle East

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Feb 25, 2025

Bakir joins CGTN to discuss how the new Syrian administration’s challenges

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Iran Israel

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Feb 25, 2025

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

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Civil Society Conflict

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Feb 25, 2025

Katz in the Kyiv Post: Will Donald Trump be another Neville Chamberlain?

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Conflict Crisis Management

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Feb 25, 2025

Fulton in Arabian Gulf Business Insight: Gulf-China relations are strictly business

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China Economy & Business