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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 9, 2024

Panikoff joins BBC News to discuss escalating tensions in the MENA region

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Aug 9, 2024

Panikoff quoted in Wall Street Journal on Biden urging more ceasefire talks

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Aug 9, 2024

Dean interviewed by Sky News on US enhancement of military bases in Australia

On August 8, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was interviewed by Sky News to discuss the United States’ enhancement of military bases in Australia. He highlighted that this increased military presence is a strategic response to regional threats from China, North Korea, and Russia. Dean emphasized that these efforts are part of a broader […]

Australia Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 9, 2024

Garlauskas quoted in VOA on Germany’s entry into United Nations Command

On August 8, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in VOA discussing Germany’s entry into the US-led United Nations Command and highlighting its role in enhancing deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.  

Germany Indo-Pacific

In the News

Aug 9, 2024

Panikoff joins BBC to discuss escalating tensions in the MENA region

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Aug 9, 2024

Ahmed Alkhatib quoted in Voice of America on Gaza ceasefire talks

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 8, 2024

Citrinowicz quoted in The Media Line on Israel’s only solution in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Aug 8, 2024

Warrick joins Alghad TV to discuss Sinwar’s impact on Netanyahu and his government

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Aug 8, 2024

Warrick joins Al Hadath to discuss the Syrian Chief of Staff secretly visiting Tehran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

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Aug 8, 2024

Lipner joins Forbes to discuss Iran and Hezbollah’s response to Israel

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Conflict Iran