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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 11, 2024

Aboudouh quoted in New Era Live on Chinese calls for Middle East conference

By Atlantic Council

China
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Samaan quoted in The Africa Report on Emirati interests in Africa

By Atlantic Council

Africa
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Samaan quoted in Military Times on US strikes on Houthis

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Middle East

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Lipner quoted in The New York Times on US-Israeli relations

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Arbit joins Balance of Power to discuss on Gaza ceasefire deal

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
German

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Panikoff quoted in ORF.at on American pressure for Gaza ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
German

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Panikoff quoted in Stuttgarter Nachrichten on Israeli operation in Rafah

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
German

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Panikoff quoted in Faz.Net on US pressure for a Gaza ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
German

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Panikoff quoted in AP on US ceasefire push for Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Hinata-Yamguchi quoted in South China Morning Post on Japan’s maritime plans

On June 10, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a South China Morning Post article, discussing Japan’s plan to construct its largest-ever coastguard vessel to bolster patrols around the contested Diaoyu Islands. This endeavor is perceived as a response to China’s maritime activities in the region. 

China
Defense Policy