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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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NATO 20/2020 Podcast

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

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.

Artwork by Peter Kuper

In the News

Dec 17, 2020

The Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center partners with LEADERS Magazine to dedicate an entire issue to resilience

For its Fall/Winter issue of 2020, LEADERS Magazine, asked the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center to produce an issue dedicated to resilience. The Resilience Issue assembles a broad range of global thought leaders and experts who are currently tackling the challenges and crises facing the world from different perspectives.

Insights & Impact

Mar 3, 2020

Peering Around the Corner: The Geopolitics of Coronavirus

By Atlantic Council

On February 11, 2020 the DFRLab hosted “Peering Around the Corner: The Geopolitics of Coronavirus,” a timely series of panels on the potential geopolitical and economic consequences of Coronavirus, and how misinformation about the crisis may influence its impact.

China Disinformation

Program Impact Story

Feb 6, 2020

US energy priorities abroad: A conversation with US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette

By Global Energy Center

On Friday, February 7, 2020, the Atlantic Council hosted newly appointed US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette for a public address and moderated discussion about US government energy priorities abroad.

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Latest commentary and analysis

Sinographs

Sep 18, 2025

China’s economy remains trapped in the doldrums

By Jeremy Mark

New statistics from Beijing describe a country mired in a slowdown. Efforts to juice the economy late last year have failed to stimulate sustained recovery.

China Economy & Business

MENASource

Sep 18, 2025

Insights from Israel and the Gulf: An evolving regional integration

By Emily Milliken and Gershom Sacks

At a moment when the Abraham Accords is in question, we witnessed how the region moves quietly, sometimes boldly, towards cooperation.

Israel Middle East

MENASource

Sep 17, 2025

In landmark Syria elections, women still face electoral hurdles

By Marie Forestier 

As the indirect electoral process begins, Syrian officials could take several steps to increase women’s chances in this process.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions
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Issue Brief

Sep 17, 2025

Preparing US industry for a more competitive world

By David L. Goldwyn, Andrea Clabough

US companies must stay the course on decarbonization to ensure long-term global competitiveness—or risk being left behind as the world’s other major economies continue to prioritize sustainability.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Issue Brief

Sep 15, 2025

The Abraham Accords at five

By Allison Minor, Daniel B. Shapiro, Amir Hayek, Loay Alshareef, Ahmed Khuzaie, Sarah Zaaimi

On the fifth anniversary of the UAE, Bahrain, and Israel normalizing relations, American, Bahraini, Emirati, Israeli, and Moroccan authors reflect on the transformational change and “warm peace” envisioned by the Abraham Accords—a long-term, generational project.

Israel Middle East

Issue Brief

Sep 12, 2025

Trustworthy digital identities can set the standards for secure benefits provision in the US

By Ananya Kumar

The proliferation of online services necessitates verifiable digital IDs globally. While they can improve convenience and reduce fraud in benefits provision, they raise privacy concerns and surveillance risks. This paper examines US digital identity challenges, analyzes EU and Japan implementations, and provides policy recommendations for responsible digital ID development in the US.

Cybersecurity Digital Currencies
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Content

In the News

Jan 12, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Dakota Cary spoke to CNN

By Dakota Cary

On January 12, GCH Nonresident Fellow Dakota Cary spoke to CNN on how the Chinese government relies on the private sector to help its cybersecurity capacities.

China Cybersecurity

In the News

Jan 12, 2024

Zysk quoted in High North News on Russian maritime capabilities

By Katarzyna Zysk

On January 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk was quoted in an article in High North News where she discussed her latest analysis of Russian maritime capabilities in the North Sea.   

Maritime Security Northern Europe

In the News

Jan 12, 2024

Norrlöf authors op-ed in Project Syndicate on geopolitics and economic security

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Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

Jan 12, 2024

Dean featured on new episode of Defence Connect podcast

On January 11, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean spoke as a featured guest on an episode of the Defence Connect podcast for a discussion on “shaping the Australian Navy’s future fleet.” 

Australia Defense Industry

In the News

Jan 12, 2024

Graham quoted by VOA on US-China trade

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 12, 2024

“Transatlantic Economic Statecraft: Different Approaches, Shared Risk” report cited by RAND Europe on economic and national security

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 12, 2024

Rich Outzen joins WION News to discuss Israel/Gaza situation
Conflict Israel

In the News

Jan 11, 2024

Charai in Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: The World in 2024 – Elections and the Demand for American Leadership

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 11, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung quoted in The Stock Dork

By Wen-Ti Sung

On January 10, GCH Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung was quoted in The Stock Dork discussing Taiwan’s delicate geopolitical situation ahead of the 2024 presidential elections.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 11, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Michael Schuman in the Atlantic: Beijing Won’t Allow Taiwan’s Democracy to Survive

By Michael Schuman

On January 10, GCH Nonresident Senior Fellow Michael Schuman published a piece in The Atlantic on the sustainability of Taiwan’s democracy ahead of the 2024 Taiwan presidential election.

China Elections
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