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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.

Latest commentary and analysis

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Jul 4, 2024

Deni in The Washington Post on the upcoming NATO Summit

By John R. Deni

On July 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was featured in The Washington Post discussing the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington.   

Europe & Eurasia NATO

New Atlanticist

Jul 3, 2024

Webster featured in RadioFreeEurope on Eurasian ambitions at the SCO and Chinese indirect trade

China East Asia

In the News

Jul 3, 2024

Charai in the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: The Anti-Establishment Rises in Europe and America

By Atlantic Council

Americas Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 1, 2024

Garlauskas featured on VOA on RIMPAC exercise

On June 28, Markus Garlauskas was featured on a VOA television broadcast discussing the biennial RIMPAC exercise beginning this week, its goals, and how China might view this year’s exercise.

China Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jul 1, 2024

Atlantic Council senior-level delegation trip to Taiwan highlighted in international media outlets

The Atlantic Council’s recent senior-level delegation trip to Taiwan, which included Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe, was highlighted by several international media outlets. The delegation was featured in a press release by the Office of the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), and Taiwan News, Taiwan Today, Radio Taiwan International, and China […]

Freedom and Prosperity Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jun 29, 2024

Webster joins The Telegraph’s Ukraine: The Latest to discuss how Chinese exports are facilitating Russia’s war efforts

Central Asia China

In the News

Jun 29, 2024

Wieslander in European Defense Agency Magazine

In June, Anna Wieslander was interviewed for the new edition of the European Defense Agency’s European Defense Matters Magazine. Some of her main messages include:

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Alkhatib joins Oslo Freedom Forum to discuss criticism from Israel and Palestine advocates

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Daragahi joins wbur on Blinken calling on Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Daragahi joins NPR to discuss Netanyahu and the new ceasefire deal

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights