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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

Aug 12, 2024

Asat quoted in Phayul on Chinese diplomat reaffirming “One China” stance

By Atlantic Council

China East Asia

In the News

Aug 12, 2024

Bakir quoted in New Arab on Turkey-Abu Dhabi joint venture talks for Izmir Port continuing

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 12, 2024

Sales joins Fox News to discuss rising tensions in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Aug 12, 2024

Pavia joins i24 to discuss Tunisia’s presidential election

By Atlantic Council

Africa Elections

In the News

Aug 12, 2024

Shaffer quoted in S&P Global on potential impact of a Trump victory on oil sanctions policy

Geopolitics & Energy Security Iran

In the News

Aug 12, 2024

Goldwyn, Wald, and Shaffer quoted in S&P Global on Trump’s stance on oil sanctions

By Brenda Shaffer, David L. Goldwyn, Ellen Wald

Economic Sanctions Elections

In the News

Aug 12, 2024

Wald joins Bloomberg Surveillance and Bloomberg TV to discuss geopolitical energy risks

By Ellen Wald

Geopolitics & Energy Security International Markets

In the News

Aug 12, 2024

Linderman in American Foreign Policy Council: A political inflection point in Georgia

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy The Caucasus

In the News

Aug 11, 2024

Bakir quoted in Al-Monitor on Turkey approach towards Sinwar-led Hamas

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Aug 11, 2024

Chamlou quoted in BBC on laws barring Iranian women from the workplace

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East