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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 1, 2024

Panikoff joins Channel News Asia to discuss role of politics in Iran’s response to Hamas leader’s killing

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Aug 1, 2024

Panikoff mentioned in UNN on US-EU efforts to prevent regional war in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 1, 2024

Citrinowicz quoted in The Wire on Indian silence on Israeli attacks

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Jul 31, 2024

Kerg published by US Naval Institute on collegial leadership

This month, IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg co-authored an article in the US Naval Institute’s Proceedings magazine titled, “Collegial Leadership: Leading as a Staff Officer.” The article discusses the importance of collegial leadership within the Marine Corps, highlighting the need for collaboration and influence rather than command authority when leading as a staff officer.

Maritime Security Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 31, 2024

McCord joins MSNBC’s “Prosecuting Donald Trump Podcast” to discuss Trump’s criminal convictions

By Atlantic Council

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 31, 2024

Pavia featured in Haaretz on growing antisemitism in Tunisia

By Atlantic Council

Africa North & West Africa

In the News

Jul 31, 2024

Dagres joins The Briefing on Haniyeh’s death in Tehran

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Jul 31, 2024

Pavia in Haaretz: An Increasingly Dictatorial, Antisemitic President Threatens Tunisia’s Jews

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Middle East

In the News

Jul 31, 2024

Pavia in Haaretz: An increasingly dictatorial, antisemitic president threatens Tunisia’s Jews

By Atlantic Council

Middle East North Africa

In the News

Jul 31, 2024

Panikoff quoted in Financial Times on EU and US efforts to prevent regional war in the Middle East following Israeli assassinations

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management