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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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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

Oct 7, 2025

Bayoumi quoted in the “Washington Examiner” on Trump-Carney meeting

On October 7, Imran Bayoumi, associate director of the GeoStrategy Intiative, was quoted in the Washington Examiner on the meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump. Bayoumi argued that Prime Minister Carney is hoping to negotiate a deal that would provide some tariff relief.

Politics & Diplomacy
Trade and tariffs

In the News

Oct 6, 2025

Chemali featured on NBC Morning News Now on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks

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In the News

Oct 6, 2025

Chhangani cited in CSIS report for her analysis on how European businesses are caught in the middle of EU-China tensions

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In the News

Oct 2, 2025

Ackerman discusses service member culture in The Free Press

By Atlantic Council

On September 30, Forward Defense non-resident senior fellow Elliot Ackerman authored an article in The Free Press entitled "Pete Hegseth Wants a ‘Warrior Culture.’ Does He Know What That Means?," in which he discusses Secretary Hegseth's changes to service member culture.

Defense Policy
National Security

In the News

Oct 1, 2025

Tannebaum was interviewed by Bloomberg on US sanctions power amid Russian violations of NATO airspace

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In the News

Oct 1, 2025

Lichfield cited in Les Echos on Russia’s motivations in Ukraine despite economic downturn

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In the News

Oct 1, 2025

Lipsky quoted in POLITICO on the Trump administration’s steel and aluminum tariff negotiations

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In the News

Oct 1, 2025

Lipsky quoted in The Economist on the yuan’s role in international payment systems

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In the News

Oct 1, 2025

Trump Tariff Tracker cited in Forbes on website recommendations to track Trump tariffs

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In the News

Oct 1, 2025

Transatlantic Forum mentioned in EURACTIV on its session in Brussels featuring EU Commissioner Šefčovič’s discussion on Geoeconomics

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