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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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Report

Dec 18, 2025

Democracy and stability in Africa: Why US leadership still matters

By
Mason Ingram, Alysson Oakley, and Jack Higgins

This issue brief is the fifth in the Freedom and Prosperity Center’s “Future of democracy assistance” series, which analyzes the many complex challenges to democracy around the world—and highlights actionable policies that promote democratic governance.The near- and long-term interests of African societies and key US stakeholders are bolstered by the advancement of democratic, accountable, and stable governance on the continent. A robust democracy assistance strategy in Africa is in line with long-standing US values that underpin America’s reputation and image on the continent, and is also instrumental to current US objectives. 

Africa
Corruption


Issue Brief

Dec 18, 2025

Engaging generative artificial intelligence in African development

By
William Yancey Brown

From classrooms to farming communities, generative artificial intelligence holds great potential for Africa. The question is whether its promise of abundance will reach everyone—or only those already well-connected.

Africa
Artificial Intelligence


Report

Dec 15, 2025

Beijing pressures Taiwan’s remaining diplomatic partners. Here’s what the US should do in response

By
Kitsch Liao, Nik Foster, Santiago Villa

Taiwan’s shrinking circle of diplomatic partners plays a crucial role in deterring Chinese coercion, and the United States needs a more targeted strategy to help preserve this support and maintain cross-strait stability.

China
Politics & Diplomacy

Content

In the News

Jan 30, 2017

Vershbow Joins Fox Business Network to Discuss the US Relationship with Russia and Ukraine

By Alexander Vershbow

Watch the full interview here.

Russia
Ukraine

In the News

Jan 30, 2017

Pham Joins VOA’s Daybreak Africa to Discuss the African Union Summit

By J. Peter Pham

Listen to the full interview here.

In the News

Jan 30, 2017

Ullman in UPI: Trump’s First Week Brings Bizarre Campaign to Oval Office

By Harlan Ullman

Read the full article here.

In the News

Jan 30, 2017

Pope in CNN: Trump Is Playing Politics with National Security

By Amy Pope

Read the full article here.

In the News

Jan 30, 2017

Brannen in Foreign Policy: Steve Bannon Is Making Sure There’s No White House Paper Trail, Says Intel Source

By Kate Brannen

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In the News

Jan 30, 2017

Farkas Joins MSNBC to Discuss President Trump’s Contacts with Foreign Leaders

By Evelyn Farkas

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In the News

Jan 29, 2017

LeBaron and Ashooh in the Chronicle of Higher Education: Colleges Must Find Ways to Serve Students Shut Out by the Ban

By Richard LeBaron and Jessica Ashooh

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In the News

Jan 29, 2017

Polyakova Quoted by La Presse on Links between France’s National Front and Russia

By Alina Polyakova

Read the full article here.

France
Russia

In the News

Jan 29, 2017

Handjani Joins Bloomberg to Discuss President Trump’s Visa Order

By Amir Handjani

Watch full interview here.

Middle East
National Security

In the News

Jan 28, 2017

Pham Quoted by Morocco World News on King Mohammed VI’s Historic Visit to Ethiopia

By J. Peter Pham

Read the full article here.

Ethiopia
Morocco