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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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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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In the News

Apr 15, 2024

Wechsler join CBS News to discuss the Iranian attack on Israel

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Crisis Management Iran

In the News

Apr 15, 2024

Vinograd on CBS News explaining the current Israel-Iran tensions after Iranian missile strikes

On April 15, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Samantha Vinograd appeared on CBS News to discuss Israel-Iran tensions after Israeli air defense, supported by the US and allies, intercepted over more than 300 Iranian drones and missiles.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Apr 15, 2024

Goldwyn and Shaffer quoted in S&P Global on Iranian oil sanctions

Economic Sanctions Energy & Environment

In the News

Apr 14, 2024

Vinograd on CBS “Face the Nation” about terrorism escalating since the Israel-Hamas conflict and US national security

On April 14, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Samantha Vinograd appeared on CBS “Face the Nation” with Margaret Brennan to discuss the increasing amount of terrorism around the globe since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict and its implications for US national security and Israeli-Iranian tension.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Apr 12, 2024

McCord joins MSNBC Podcast to discuss Trump prosecution

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Americas Politics & Diplomacy

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Apr 12, 2024

McCord quoted in Newsweek on Trump prosecution

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Americas Politics & Diplomacy

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Apr 12, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley mentioned in National Review on new Biden DEI chief

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Americas Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 12, 2024

Webster quoted in the VOA Chinese analysis of the PRC’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

China Conflict

In the News

Apr 12, 2024

Lipsky quoted in Bloomberg on US response to Chinese manufacturing overcapacity

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China International Financial Institutions

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Apr 12, 2024

ACFP featuring IMF Managing Director Georgieva cited in Politico on challenges facing the global economy

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International Financial Institutions International Markets