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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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In the News

May 28, 2024

Bakir quoted in Breaking Defense on Kuwait’s new executive protocol with Turkey

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control
Middle East

In the News

May 28, 2024

Bakir quoted in Breaking Defense on US-Saudi defense pact

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy
Middle East

In the News

May 28, 2024

Samaan joins Channel News Asia to discuss the United States cutting off weapons to Israel

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control
Defense Policy

In the News

May 28, 2024

Lipner quoted in The Globe and Mail on Israel’s shrinking support internationally

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Human Rights

In the News

May 28, 2024

Aboudouh quoted in Al-Monitor on Israel’s Rafah offensive and the strain on Israel-Egypt relations

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Human Rights

In the News

May 28, 2024

McCord joins MSNBC to discuss Trump’s hush money trial

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy
Rule of Law

In the News

May 28, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg’s Balance of Power to discuss Biden’s Rafah arms stance

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control
Conflict

In the News

May 28, 2024

Panikoff quoted in Middle East Eye on US efforts to find Yahya Sinwar

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Middle East

In the News

May 28, 2024

Plitsas joins Face the Nation to discuss attempts to get a US service member’s mother out of Gaza

Human Rights
Middle East

In the News

May 28, 2024

Aboudouh for Chatham House: Egypt is holding its nerve over the Rafah operation. But its restraint shouldn’t be taken for granted

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Human Rights