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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 6, 2024

Citrinowicz in Aurora: “Preparing for attack: Iran’s obligation, differences of opinion and fear of escalation”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Alkhatib quoted in Common Dreams on Israeli Minister saying that ‘Nobody Will Let Us’ starve 2 million Gazans

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Samaan joins BBC to discuss tensions in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Citrinowicz in Institute for National Security Studies: “Preparing for Attack: Iran’s Obligation, Differences of Opinion, and Fear of Escalation”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Katz in Kyiv Post: “Axis of Instability: Potential Impact of a US Less Willing to Support Allies”

By Atlantic Council

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Yamamoto in Just Security: “Israel’s ‘War on Terror’ and the Legal and Security Imperative to Comply with International Law”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict International Norms

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in Business Insider on Japan’s strategic review

On August 4, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in Business Insider regarding Japan’s strategic review. He addressed challenges like recruitment issues in the Japan Self-Defense Forces and suggested that while expanding and integrating the reserve force could be a solution, this would require legal adjustments and civilian cooperation. 

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Roberts quoted in VOA on Chinese Communist Party’s control over public discourse

On August 3, GCH/IPSI nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in VOA regarding the disappearance of Chinese commentator Hu Xijin from social media after a controversial post. Roberts explained that this incident underscores the Chinese Communist Party’s increasing control over public discourse, particularly as the economy faces growing challenges. He explained that the […]

China Freedom and Prosperity

In the News

Aug 4, 2024

Amini quoted in Al-Monitor on Algerian teen Nemour making history in the Olympics

By Atlantic Council

Freedom and Prosperity Middle East

In the News

Aug 4, 2024

Bakir joins TRT World to discuss Israel’s assassination of Haniyeh in Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran