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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

Jun 29, 2024

Wieslander in European Defense Agency Magazine

In June, Anna Wieslander was interviewed for the new edition of the European Defense Agency’s European Defense Matters Magazine. Some of her main messages include:

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Alkhatib joins Oslo Freedom Forum to discuss criticism from Israel and Palestine advocates

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Daragahi joins wbur on Blinken calling on Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Human Rights

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Daragahi joins NPR to discuss Netanyahu and the new ceasefire deal

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Human Rights

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Plitsas quoted in CheckYourFact on Houthis claiming to hit US warships

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Lipner quoted in Jewish Insider on waning American support for Israel

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Conflict
Human Rights

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Lipner mentioned in Daily Kos on Israel losing American support

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Human Rights

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley joins Middle East Policy Council to discuss Blinken’s meeting with Netanyahu

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Human Rights

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley joins ABC listen to discuss the UN backing Biden’s ceasefire proposal

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Crisis Management

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Alkhatib joins TV2.no to discuss how Israel ensures Hamas’ survival

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Human Rights