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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

May 7, 2024

Panikoff joins W Radio to discuss a potential Israeli response to Iran attack

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Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

May 7, 2024

Panikoff joins Times Radio to discuss potential Israeli retaliation against Iran

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Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

May 7, 2024

Panikoff joins Bloomberg Daybreak to discuss escalation between Israel and Iran

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Iran Israel

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May 7, 2024

Panikoff joins Channel News Asia to discuss Iranian deterrence against Israel

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Conflict Iran

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May 7, 2024

Panikoff quoted in Channel 4 News on Iran drone and missile attack on Israel

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Conflict Defense Technologies

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May 7, 2024

Panikoff featured in Atlantic Council social media on the regional impacts of Iran’s retaliation against Israel

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Conflict Crisis Management

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May 7, 2024

McCord in The New York Times: ‘It’s a Very Winnable Case’: Three Writers Dissect the Trump Trial

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Politics & Diplomacy Rule of Law

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May 7, 2024

Alkhatib in The National News: Israel’s war has killed 31 members of my family, yet it’s vital to speak out against Hamas

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Conflict Crisis Management

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May 7, 2024

Panikoff in Newsweek: Saudi Arabia Just Glimpsed a Version of Its Future Thanks to Iran – Opinion

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Defense Policy Iran

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May 7, 2024

Hooper spoke at the 18th DLA Piper Global Real Estate Summit in Chicago

On May 7, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow LTG Charles W. Hooper spoke at the 18th DLA Piper Global Real Estate Summit in Chicago. The summit discussed the state of world markets and resources and identify ways the ever-changing real estate industry can continue to rebound and thrive. 

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