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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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May 7, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley joins BBC News to discuss the Israeli government’s response to Biden administration pressure

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Conflict Human Rights

In the News

May 7, 2024

Panikoff quoted in The Daily Beast on Biden’s race to avert war with Iran

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Conflict Crisis Management

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May 7, 2024

Warrick joins CBS Saturday Morning to discuss a rally in support of January 6 rioters

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Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

May 7, 2024

Alkhatib in The Atlantic: What I’ve Heard From Gaza

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Conflict Crisis Management

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May 7, 2024

Lipner in Haaretz: Israel Will Pay the Price if Netanyahu Doesn’t Resolve Disputes With U.S. on War in Gaza

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Conflict Human Rights

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May 7, 2024

Alkhatib quoted in Voice of America News on downplaying of Israeli strikes on Iran

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Conflict Iran

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May 7, 2024

McCord joins MSNBC to discuss Trump’s legal battles and the Supreme Court

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Americas Democratic Transitions

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May 7, 2024

Fontenrose joins Bloomberg Radio to discuss Iran sanctions

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Conflict Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

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May 7, 2024

Samaan quoted in The Jewish Voice on attempts to discourage Israeli attack on Iran

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China Conflict

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May 7, 2024

Arbit joins Yahoo Finance to discuss a potential Israeli response to Iran’s attack

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Conflict Iran