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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

May 13, 2020

Åslund quoted by The Washington Post on Ukraine’s IMF prospects

By Atlantic Council

Corruption English

In the News

May 13, 2020

Kroenig in Foreign Policy: The United States Should Not Align with Russia to Counter China

By Atlantic Council

On May 13, Foreign Policy published an op-ed by Scowcroft Center Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig in which he argues the United States should not align with Russia to counter China. Instead, the United States should leverage its democratic advantages and work with allies to counter both Russia and China. While Russia and China may be […]

China Politics & Diplomacy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

May 13, 2020

Chaudhary joins the Foreign Policy Institute at SAIS to discuss Women’s Leadership in a Global Crisis

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Resilience

In the News

May 13, 2020

Lipner quoted in Jewish Insider on Pompeo’s visit to Israel

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 12, 2020

Aman in Responsible Statecraft: Fighting locust swarms is a regional matter

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment South Asia

In the News

May 12, 2020

Riaz in The Daily Star: Kajol might not be able to speak out, BUT WE MUST

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Human Rights

In the News

May 12, 2020

Otis quoted in Reuters on COVID-19 disinformation and misinformation

Disinformation Internet

In the News

May 12, 2020

Riaz quoted in Nikkei Asian Review on COVID-19 and poverty in Bangladesh

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Coronavirus

In the News

May 12, 2020

Lipner quoted in the Times of Israel on the appointment of the Israeli ambassador to the US and UN

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 12, 2020

Fernandes in Forbes India: Can Covid-19 mark a new age for health and development?

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Inclusive Growth