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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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In the News

May 30, 2024

Lipner quoted in The Globe and Mail on the Iranian president’s death

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Iran Middle East

Insights & Impact

May 30, 2024

McCord quoted in Raw Story on Trump’s immunity case with the Supreme Court

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Politics & Diplomacy Rule of Law

In the News

May 30, 2024

McCord joins MSNBC’s “Prosecuting Donald Trump” Podcast to discuss Michael Cohen in Trump’s hush money trial

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Politics & Diplomacy Rule of Law

In the News

May 30, 2024

Arbit join Bloomberg’s Balance of Power to discuss difficulties of getting humanitarian aid into Gaza

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Human Rights Israel

In the News

May 30, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg TV to discuss the ICC’s seeking of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

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Human Rights Israel

In the News

May 30, 2024

Panikoff quoted in Aussiedlerbote News on Iran’s new foreign minister

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Iran Middle East

In the News

May 30, 2024

Panikoff quoted in The Independent on Russia using Iranian drones to bomb Ukranian civilians

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Arms Control Conflict

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May 30, 2024

Panikoff joins Channel News Asia to discuss ICC prosecutor’s arrest bid

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Human Rights Israel

In the News

May 30, 2024

Panikoff quoted in CNN on the new Iranian foreign minister

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Iran Middle East

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May 30, 2024

Panikoff joins Bloomberg TV to discuss presidential succession in Iran

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Iran Middle East