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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

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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Content

In the News

Feb 27, 2024

Braw featured on ABC Radio on Sweden’s accsession to NATO

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was intervied by ABC Radio on Sweden’s accession to NATO.   

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 27, 2024

Rich Outzen joins WION News to discuss latest developments in the Middle East

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Garlauskas, Webster, and Verges quoted in the Diplomat on China’s aid to Russia

On February 24, a New Atlanticist article by Markus Garlauskas, Global Energy Center Senior Fellow Joseph Webster, and Emma Verges, titled, “China’s support for Russia has been hindering Ukraine’s counteroffensive,” was quoted in a Diplomat piece on China’s economic and material support to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine.

China Conflict

In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Dean quoted in Australian media on Australia’s Navy overhaul

On February 23, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in an Australian Financial Review article on Australia’s plans to revamp its navy amidst rising global tensions. Dean was also quoted in the Australian on Canberra’s decision to retain a downsized Hunter-class frigate program.

Australia China

In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Dahl featured in Dagens Industri

By Ann-Sofie Dahl

On February 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann-Sofie Dahl wrote an op-ed in Dagens Industri discussing Sweden’s accession to NATO (original source in Swedish).   

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Braw quoted in The Week on Sweden’s accession to NATO

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in The Week on Sweden’s accession to NATO and its importance to the Alliance.   

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Wieslander interviewed by New York Times

On Monday, February 26, Anna Wieslander, director for Northern Europe, was interviewed by New York Times to comment on the Hungarian Parliament’s approval of Sweden’s application to NATO. Regarding Sweden’s role in NATO, Ms. Wieslander says: “Sweden’s main tasks will be to help guard the Baltic Sea and the airspace over Kaliningrad; to ensure the […]

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 25, 2024

Marc Polymeropoulos cited in the New York Post on Russian election interference

Marc Polymeropoulos comments on the Smirnov indictment, Russian interference, and 2020 US presidential election.

Elections United States and Canada

In the News

Feb 25, 2024

Thomas S. Warrick mentioned in Allarab News on the impact of Houthi attacks

Thomas Warrick notes the importance of ending Houthi attacks on international ships in the Suez Canal.

Conflict Infrastructure Protection

In the News

Feb 24, 2024

Donovan quoted in Politico on Western sanctions impact on Russia

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions Russia