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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

Jun 7, 2020

Oh in NK News: US-China relations are in dire straits. What does that mean for North Korea?

By Atlantic Council

On June 7, NK News published an article featuring commentary by Dr. Miyeon Oh, Director and Senior Fellow of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s Asia Security Initiative. Dr. Oh reflects on the implications of deteriorating US-China relations for North Korea.

China East Asia

In the News

Jun 7, 2020

Bryza joins Pakistan’s Indus TV to discuss Russia’s reported bounties on US and other NATO troops in Afghanistan

Afghanistan NATO

In the News

Jun 5, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” episode 20: The Informal Economy

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Pakistan

In the News

Jun 5, 2020

Director Josh Lipsky Quoted in Yahoo Finance on US Jobs Report

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business United States and Canada

In the News

Jun 5, 2020

Yade in African Arguments: An open letter from prominent Africans: We cannot remain silent

By Atlantic Council

Africa Human Rights

In the News

Jun 5, 2020

Hruby in Project Syndicate: Investing in African logistics

By Atlantic Council

Africa Coronavirus

In the News

Jun 5, 2020

Nawaz in The Friday Times: Review of Maria Rashid’s book “Dying to Serve: Militarism, Affect, and the Politics of Sacrifice in the Pakistan Army”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Jun 4, 2020

Mathew Burrows briefs World Affairs Council of Oregon on scenarios for a post-COVID world

By Atlantic Council

China Coronavirus

In the News

Jun 4, 2020

Fernandes in The Times of India: Open letter to healthcare workers around the world

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Resilience & Society

In the News

Jun 4, 2020

Fernandes in Daily O: Why social impact must be independent of Covid-19

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus India