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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.

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Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited and Lipsky quoted by China Daily on global development of central bank digital currency

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Mar 14, 2024

Kumar interviewed by The Hill on the exploration of central bank digital currency

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited and Lipsky quoted by Coin Edition on divergence over central bank digital currency development

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Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited and Lipsky quoted by The Economic Times on global progress on central bank digital currency

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited and Lipsky quoted by Politico on US central bank digital currency development

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Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited and Lipsky quoted by Al Arabiya on global adoption of central bank digital currency

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited and Kumar quoted by Axios Crypto newsletter on central bank digital currency development in US and G7

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Mar 14, 2024

Donovan quoted by The Washington Post on US crackdown on sanctions evasion

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Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited and Lipsky and Kumar quoted by Politico Morning Money newsletter on growing number of countries exploring a central bank digital currency

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited and Lipsky quoted by Reuters on global progress on central bank digital currency

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy