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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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In the News

Aug 2, 2024

Bakir quoted in L’Orient-Le Jour on Haniyeh’s assassination

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Aug 2, 2024

Alkhatib quoted in ABC News on assassination in Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Aug 2, 2024

Pavia joins BBC to discuss faltering truce talks talks amidst Hezbollah chief assassination

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Aug 2, 2024

Citrinowicz quoted in Reason on IDF’s recent successes amidst a large-scale regional escalation

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 2, 2024

Citrinowicz quoted in ABC News Australia on Iran’s possible responses to assassination on its soil

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 2, 2024

Bakir joins TRT World to discuss effects of Haniyeh killing

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Aug 1, 2024

Citrinowicz quoted in The Wire on India maintaining silence on Israeli attacks

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Aug 1, 2024

Garlauskas in Newsmax on Russia-China joint bomber flights near Alaska

On July 31, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in Newsmax discussing the recent joint bomber flights near Alaska conducted by China and Russia. Garlauskas emphasized that this collaboration is part of a broader trend of escalating military operations by the two countries and warned of the potential security threats they pose.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 1, 2024

Panikoff quoted in U.S. News on Hamas’ political leader’s killing

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Aug 1, 2024

Svetlova in Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Interview with Shadow Fatah Leader Samer Sinijlawi

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights