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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

Jan 17, 2020

Hudson quoted in Foreign Policy on civil-military relations in Sudan

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jan 17, 2020

Åslund speaks to BBC on Ukraine budget

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 17, 2020

Herbst quoted in RFE/RL on downed Ukrainian airline

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 16, 2020

Livingston quoted in E&E News on the energy and climate impacts of the phase one trade deal

By Atlantic Council

China Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Jan 16, 2020

Slavin joins CBS to discuss consequences of the death of Soleimani

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jan 16, 2020

Cohen speaks to CNBC about Putin’s constitutional shakeup

By Atlantic Council

As Russian prime minister Dmitri Medvedev handed in his resignation on January 16, Dr. Ariel Cohen, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, speaks to CNBC about what Putin’s recent proposed constitutional shakeup means for Russia’s future political landscape. Related reading More about our expert

Democratic Transitions Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 16, 2020

Fried quoted in Axios World about Putin’s constitutional shakeup

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions English

In the News

Jan 16, 2020

Haring quoted in Voice of America on surveillance in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Intelligence

In the News

Jan 16, 2020

Francis in Financial Post: In picking sides between China and the US, Canada’s choice is clear

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 16, 2020

Åslund cited in TASS Russian press review

By Atlantic Council

Rule of Law Russia