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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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Content

In the News

Apr 3, 2024

Norrlöf op-ed re-published by Kyiv Independent on NATO anniversary and its role for US interests and leadership

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NATO United States and Canada

In the News

Apr 2, 2024

Panikoff joins Bloomberg to discuss aftermath of Israeli strike on aid workers in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Apr 2, 2024

“Retaliation and Resilience: China’s Economic Statecraft in a Taiwan Crisis” report featured in Sinocism

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China Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Apr 2, 2024

“Retaliation and Resilience: China’s Economic Statecraft in a Taiwan Crisis” report launch featured in Radio Free Asia

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China Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Apr 2, 2024

“Retaliation and Resilience: China’s Economic Statecraft in a Taiwan Crisis” report launch announced in Semafor Principals newsletter

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China Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Apr 2, 2024

“Retaliation and Resilience: China’s Economic Statecraft in a Taiwan Crisis” report featured in South China Morning Post

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China Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Apr 2, 2024

Graham cited by Barron’s on Chinese manufacturing loans

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 2, 2024

Polymeropoulos coauthored for Politico about intelligence sharing and combatting transnational terrorist groups

On April 2, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Marc Polymeropoulous coauthored “The Surprising Intelligence Community Outreach to Russia” for Politico about combatting the threat posed by transnational terrorist groups like ISIS-K. He warns that the United States must be careful when engaging with other nations for intelligence sharing and basic counterterrorism exchanges, as such outreach […]

Intelligence Middle East

In the News

Apr 2, 2024

Norrlöf op-ed published in Project Syndicate on NATO anniversary and its role for US interests and leadership

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NATO United States and Canada

In the News

Apr 1, 2024

Dean published through the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre

On March 31, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean co-authored a report on “Foundations for AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines” through the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre (USSC). He was also featured on an episode of the USSC Briefing Room podcast exploring Indo-Pacific security cooperation from an Australian perspective.

Australia Indo-Pacific