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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

Feb 10, 2020

Ellinas quoted in Financial Mirror on gas geopolitics in the Mediterranean

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Feb 7, 2020

Ellinas in New Europe: Impact of coronavirus on oil and gas markets

By Atlantic Council

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Feb 7, 2020

Handler in Lawfare: Election Security After Iowa

By Atlantic Council

The Iowa caucus debacle showcased how unhinged conspiracies can inflict damage on democratic institutions that’s just as severe as more direct electoral manipulation—along with the risk posed by overblown electoral outrage. To the extent that Iowa was a dry run for more pernicious election security issues that might arise in the general election, just about everyone failed the test.

Cybersecurity Disinformation

In the News

Feb 7, 2020

Ahmad in The Hill: What does Soleimani’s death mean for Afghanistan?

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Democratic Transitions

In the News

Feb 7, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” Episode 4: Atif Mian

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

Program Impact Story

Feb 6, 2020

US energy priorities abroad: A conversation with US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette

By Global Energy Center

On Friday, February 7, 2020, the Atlantic Council hosted newly appointed US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette for a public address and moderated discussion about US government energy priorities abroad.

In the News

Feb 6, 2020

Cohen in Forbes: Tesla’s stock surge bodes well for EV marketplace, and the grid

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Technology & Innovation

In the News

Feb 6, 2020

Katz in Al Jazeera Centre for Studies: Whatever His Title, He Plans to Remain in Charge: Is it a Solo ‘Tandemocracy’ Now?

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Russia

In the News

Feb 5, 2020

Ullman in UPI: Inside the looking glass: Trump is the GOP’s new Ike

By Harlan Ullman

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

Notes for the Board

Feb 5, 2020

The Atlantic Council in January

By Atlantic Council

Highlights of the month Headlines from Across the Atlantic Council Click on a program/center to jump to their latest updates. Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Africa Center Digital Forensic Research Lab Eurasia Center Global Business & Economics Program Global Energy Center Millennium Leadership Program Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Center for Strategy […]