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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

Jul 11, 2024

Deni in The Hill on Mark Rutte’s appointment as the new NATO Secretary General

By John R. Deni

On July 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was featured in The Hill discussing Mark Rutte’s appointment as the new NATO Secretary General.   

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Michta in Politico, RealClearWorld, and RealClearDefense on why US policymakers should reconceptualize their understanding of the international order

On July 9, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, was published in Politico, RealClearWorld, and RealClearDefense on why the United States must change its thinking about the international system, which would allow policymakers to think more deeply about the “vision of victory” for the global “system-transforming war that’s been all […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Kepe quoted in alfa.lt on NATO Summit

By Marta Kepe

On July 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Marta Kepe was quoted in alfa.lt discussing NATO Summit deliverables and the message sent to Russia.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Ignac interviewed by CNBC on the the Washington Summit Declaration

On July 10, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by CNBC on the implications of the Washington Summit declaration.

Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Ignac interviewed by Euronews Serbia on the bridge to NATO and the Washington Summit

On July 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by Euronews Serbia on the expectations for Ukraine at the Washington NATO Summit (source in Serbian).

Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Ignac interviewed by N1 Serbia on the expectations for the Washington NATO Summit

On July 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by N1 Serbia, CNN exclusive news channel affiliate, on the expectations for the Washington NATO Summit and whether Western Balkans will feature on the Summit agenda (source in Serbian).

Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Ignac interviewed by N1 Croatia on the agenda for the Washington NATO Summit

On July 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by N1 Croatia, CNN exclusive news channel affiliate, on the themes on the agenda of the Washington NATO Summit and how US presidential elections is affecting the summit (source in Croatian).

Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Rich Outzen joined WION News to discuss NATO Summit

Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 10, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in NK News on Russia-North Korea relationship

On July 9, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in an NK News article regarding a Russian military jet’s visit to North Korea, the first since the two countries signed a mutual defense treaty. Hinata-Yamaguchi noted that Russia appears open about its military cooperation with North Korea, predicting more overt military engagements and […]

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

In the News

Jul 10, 2024

Gordon quoted in OilPrice.com on importance of strong buyer-vendor relationships for nuclear reactors

Energy & Environment Nuclear Energy