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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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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

Oct 14, 2025

Charai in The National Interest: The Nobel Committee Turns Its Back on Peace

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International Organizations
Middle East

In the News

Oct 13, 2025

Lipsky quoted in NY Times on Trump’s renewed China tariffs

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In the News

Oct 13, 2025

Mühleisen quoted in Reuters on US-China tariff tensions, warning of Trump’s tariff threats

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In the News

Oct 10, 2025

Crypto Currency Regulations Tracker cited in Center for Global Development on how international finance institutions can manage the stablecoin stampede

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In the News

Oct 10, 2025

Yevgeniya Gaber joins Defense News to discuss Ukraine’s defense cooperation and knowledge transfer to European countries in developing counter-UAV capabilities

Conflict
Defense Industry

In the News

Oct 9, 2025

Yevgeniya Gaber joins Defense News, on on Ukraine’s defense coop and knowledge transfer to European countries in developing counter-UAV capabilities

Conflict
Defense Technologies

In the News

Oct 7, 2025

Wieslander on Swedish TV

Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, featured in the Swedish TV program on Foreign Politics, “Utrikesbyrån”, on October 7. Wieslander commented on the Russian threat to NATO and the cohesion and responsiveness of the alliance. Wieslander called for tougher measures against Russia and reiterated that Ukraine has a right to sovereignty and self-determination. Click the […]

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Oct 7, 2025

Bayoumi quoted in the “Washington Examiner” on Trump-Carney meeting

On October 7, Imran Bayoumi, associate director of the GeoStrategy Intiative, was quoted in the Washington Examiner on the meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump. Bayoumi argued that Prime Minister Carney is hoping to negotiate a deal that would provide some tariff relief.

Politics & Diplomacy
Trade and tariffs

In the News

Oct 6, 2025

Chemali featured on NBC Morning News Now on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks

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In the News

Oct 6, 2025

Chhangani cited in CSIS report for her analysis on how European businesses are caught in the middle of EU-China tensions

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