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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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In the News

Aug 13, 2024

Wechsler joins Scripps News to discuss potential Iran retaliation against Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Aug 13, 2024

Wechsler joins Scripps News to discuss potential Iran retaliation against Israel

By Atlantic Council

Iran Israel

In the News

Aug 13, 2024

Kroenig and Garlauskas quoted in The Hill on risk of China-North Korea cooperation in a conflict

On August 12, Matthew Kroenig and Markus Garlauskas were cited in The Hill, which referenced their recent article in Foreign Policy. They argue that a conflict over Taiwan would likely expand into a region-wide war involving China and North Korea and emphasize the need for the US to prepare for a multi-theater conflict, considering the […]

China Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 13, 2024

Economic Statecraft Initiative webpage included in a Bloomberg op-ed on the use of economic policy as a tool for foreign policy

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Trade and tariffs

In the News

Aug 13, 2024

Busch and Mohseni-Cheraghlou and Amin cited in the UN’s International Maritime Organization’s March bulletin on climate-related trade disruptions

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Climate Change & Climate Action Trade and tariffs

In the News

Aug 13, 2024

Busch and Mohseni-Cheraghlou cited in the UK Parliament’s research briefing on climate-related trade disruptions

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Climate Change & Climate Action Trade and tariffs

In the News

Aug 12, 2024

Asat quoted in Phayul on Chinese diplomat reaffirming “One China” stance

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China East Asia

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Aug 12, 2024

Bakir quoted in New Arab on Turkey-Abu Dhabi joint venture talks for Izmir Port continuing

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 12, 2024

Sales joins Fox News to discuss rising tensions in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Aug 12, 2024

Pavia joins i24 to discuss Tunisia’s presidential election

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Africa Elections