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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.

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NATO 20/2020 Podcast

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

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.

Artwork by Peter Kuper

In the News

Dec 17, 2020

The Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center partners with LEADERS Magazine to dedicate an entire issue to resilience

For its Fall/Winter issue of 2020, LEADERS Magazine, asked the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center to produce an issue dedicated to resilience. The Resilience Issue assembles a broad range of global thought leaders and experts who are currently tackling the challenges and crises facing the world from different perspectives.

Insights & Impact

Mar 3, 2020

Peering Around the Corner: The Geopolitics of Coronavirus

By Atlantic Council

On February 11, 2020 the DFRLab hosted “Peering Around the Corner: The Geopolitics of Coronavirus,” a timely series of panels on the potential geopolitical and economic consequences of Coronavirus, and how misinformation about the crisis may influence its impact.

China Disinformation

Program Impact Story

Feb 6, 2020

US energy priorities abroad: A conversation with US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette

By Global Energy Center

On Friday, February 7, 2020, the Atlantic Council hosted newly appointed US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette for a public address and moderated discussion about US government energy priorities abroad.

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New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2025

The EU won’t tariff China and India to please Trump. But it is working on a counteroffer.

By Charles Lichfield

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a nineteenth package of sanctions against Russia on September 19.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

EnergySource

Sep 19, 2025

Is grid resilience possible in the hyperscale era?

By Andy Bochman

The US grid is deteriorating, and the risk for outages is high. The way toward resilience borrows from lessons learned the hard way.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2025

The economic roots of Nepal’s uprising—and what it means for the region

By Rudabeh Shahid, Nischal Dhungel, and Shakthi De Silva

The pattern of regime collapses in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka over the past few years suggests a region-wide crisis of governance linked to economic despair.

Bangladesh Corruption
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Issue Brief

Sep 19, 2025

Secure supply chains for the US run through its closest neighbors

By Jose Manuel Restrepo and Martin Cassinelli

Central America and the Dominican Republic are emerging as key partners for US economic security. Strengthening rule of law, workforce skills, and trade frameworks can secure lasting, mutually beneficial economic integration.

Americas Caribbean

Issue Brief

Sep 17, 2025

Preparing US industry for a more competitive world

By David L. Goldwyn, Andrea Clabough

US companies must stay the course on decarbonization to ensure long-term global competitiveness—or risk being left behind as the world’s other major economies continue to prioritize sustainability.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Issue Brief

Sep 15, 2025

The Abraham Accords at five

By Allison Minor, Daniel B. Shapiro, Amir Hayek, Loay Alshareef, Ahmed Khuzaie, Sarah Zaaimi

On the fifth anniversary of the UAE, Bahrain, and Israel normalizing relations, American, Bahraini, Emirati, Israeli, and Moroccan authors reflect on the transformational change and “warm peace” envisioned by the Abraham Accords—a long-term, generational project.

Israel Middle East
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In the News

Apr 1, 2024

Wechsler joins Channel 4 News to discuss the reported transfer of arms from US to Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Apr 1, 2024

Polymeropoulos quoted in USA Today about the “Havana Syndrome” and the US intelligence community

On April 1, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Marc Polymeropoulos reacted to a ’60 Minutes’ report that named the Russian military intelligence unit behind the mysterious “Havana Syndrome,” neurological symptoms that US diplomats and spies have reported suffering from for nearly a decade.

Conflict Defense Technologies

In the News

Mar 31, 2024

Polymeropoulos spoke with The Insider on suffering from “Havana Syndrome”

On March 31, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Marc Polymeropoulos spoke with The Insider on his suffering from “Havana Syndrome” after his 26 year career as an operations officer with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Conflict Intelligence

In the News

Mar 31, 2024

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Coming months will see big price increases at the pumps
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 31, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited by Modern Diplomacy on cross-border central bank digital currency projects

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 30, 2024

Donovan and Nikoladze cited by Yahoo Finance on oil trade between China, Russia, and Iran

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China Economic Sanctions

In the News

Mar 29, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited by Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA) in Politico

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Mar 29, 2024

Donovan and Nikoladze featured by Business Insider on illicit oil trade between Russia, China, and Iran

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China Economic Sanctions

In the News

Mar 29, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in VOA

On March 29, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in VOA, where he explained that under the US-Japan security upgrade plan, USFJ will enjoy enhanced authority in INDOPACOM and “greater institutional ability to communicate and coordinate with the [Japan Self-Defense Forces].”

Indo-Pacific Japan

In the News

Mar 29, 2024

Dean published in the Australian and featured by Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News

This week, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean published an article in the Australian critiquing recent arguments by a coalition of AUKUS dissenters. He also spoke to ABC News on the recent announcement that Australia will fund increased nuclear reactor production in the United Kingdom through the AUKUS agreement.

Australia Indo-Pacific
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