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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.

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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 16, 2024

Donovan quoted in Reuters on US enforcement of Iran oil sanctions

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Economic Sanctions
Iran

In the News

Apr 16, 2024

Event with Pakistan Finance Minister Aurangzeb cited in Al Arabiya on IMF lending program

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Inclusive Growth
International Financial Institutions

In the News

Apr 16, 2024

Nusairat quoted in El País on Jordan’s intervention against Iran’s attack on Israel

By Atlantic Council

English
Middle East

In the News

Apr 15, 2024

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Sending Cyprus gas to Egypt

Energy & Environment
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 15, 2024

Event with Pakistan Finance Minister Aurangzeb cited in Bloomberg on IMF lending program

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Inclusive Growth
International Financial Institutions

In the News

Apr 15, 2024

Event with Pakistan Finance Minister Aurangzeb cited in Reuters on IMF lending program

Read the full article here.

Inclusive Growth
International Financial Institutions

In the News

Apr 15, 2024

Lipsky quoted in Politico on geopolitics at IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings

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Economy & Business
International Financial Institutions

In the News

Apr 15, 2024

Shaffer quoted in S&P Global on Iranian oil sanctions

Economic Sanctions
Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Apr 15, 2024

Charai in the National Interest: Iran Strikes Israel: What’s Next?

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 15, 2024

Charai in the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Iran’s Attack Requires a Broad Response

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Crisis Management