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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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EnergySource

Jun 5, 2026

India’s energy security at a crossroads: The Hormuz crisis and an opportunity for US-India cooperation

By Paul Stahle

The Iran crisis has exposed India's energy vulnerabilities but opens an opportunity for a stronger trade partnership between the US and India.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

UkraineAlert

Jun 4, 2026

Ukraine just showed the whole world that Putin is losing control of the war

By Peter Dickinson

Ukraine's audacious drone strike on St. Petersburg as the Russian city hosted a flagship international economic forum known as "Putin's Davos" sent a clear signal to global audiences that the Kremlin dictator is losing control of the war, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Technologies

MENASource

Jun 4, 2026

تفتت الفصائل المسلحة العراقية بعد تحول النظام الإيراني من الثيوقراطية الى الجنتوقراطية

By Munqith Dagher

كيف يؤثر تغيير القيادة في ايران على الميليشيات العراقية؟ د. منقذ داغر يبدو اننا بتنا ، بعد 28 فبراير 2026 ،امام نظام مختلف وظيفياً، بل وحتى هيكلياً عما عرفناه طوال السنوات السبعة وأربعين من عمر النظام الايراني. فقد اتسم نظام الحكم في ايران بنسخته الخمينية الأولى 1979-1989  بأحادية قطبية لا مكان فيها سوى للمرشد الأعلى(الخميني). […]

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In the News

Mar 14, 2024

Dean quoted in the West Australian

On March 13, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean was quoted in a West Australian article on AUKUS submarine cuts.

Australia Defense Technologies

In the News

Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker update announced in Semafor Flagship newsletter

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited and Lipsky quoted by China Daily on global development of central bank digital currency

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Mar 14, 2024

Kumar interviewed by The Hill on the exploration of central bank digital currency

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited and Lipsky quoted by Coin Edition on divergence over central bank digital currency development

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited and Lipsky quoted by The Economic Times on global progress on central bank digital currency

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited and Lipsky quoted by Politico on US central bank digital currency development

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited and Lipsky quoted by Al Arabiya on global adoption of central bank digital currency

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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Mar 14, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited and Kumar quoted by Axios Crypto newsletter on central bank digital currency development in US and G7

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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Mar 14, 2024

Donovan quoted by The Washington Post on US crackdown on sanctions evasion

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Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Russia