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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

May 7, 2024

Panikoff featured in Atlantic Council social media on the regional impacts of Iran’s retaliation against Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

May 7, 2024

McCord in The New York Times: ‘It’s a Very Winnable Case’: Three Writers Dissect the Trump Trial

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Rule of Law

In the News

May 7, 2024

Alkhatib in The National News: Israel’s war has killed 31 members of my family, yet it’s vital to speak out against Hamas

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

May 7, 2024

Panikoff in Newsweek: Saudi Arabia Just Glimpsed a Version of Its Future Thanks to Iran – Opinion

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Iran

In the News

May 7, 2024

Hooper spoke at the 18th DLA Piper Global Real Estate Summit in Chicago

On May 7, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow LTG Charles W. Hooper spoke at the 18th DLA Piper Global Real Estate Summit in Chicago. The summit discussed the state of world markets and resources and identify ways the ever-changing real estate industry can continue to rebound and thrive. 

Future of Work International Markets

In the News

May 7, 2024

Cole spoke at the 2024 AI Expo in Washington DC

On May 7-8, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow August Cole spoke at the 2024 artificial intelligence for national competitiveness expo in Washington DC. He spoke on a “Venture Capital Perspectives on the Technologies That Will Drive the 21st Century” panel and did a meet and greet for his books Burn-In: A Novel of the Real […]

Artificial Intelligence Defense Technologies

In the News

May 7, 2024

Russia Sanctions Database cited by RUSI policy brief on sanctions circumvention

Read the full policy brief here.

Economic Sanctions International Markets

In the News

May 6, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited by Forbes on interoperability of central bank digital currencies

Read the full article here.

Digital Currencies

In the News

May 6, 2024

Kroenig appeared on The Daily Report with John Dickerson on CBS Tonight

On May 6, Matthew Kroenig, Vice President and Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center, appeared on The Daily Report with John Dickerson on CBS Tonight, where he spoke on the significance of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Europe.

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

May 6, 2024

Webster quoted in El Espanol on Kyrgyzstan’s imports of military relevant trade

Central Asia China