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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

Dec 7, 2023

Warrick quoted in The Washington Post on Senate U.S. boarder bill

By Atlantic Council

Middle East National Security

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Zaid interviewed by Kurdistan 24 on economy and security

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Iraq

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Sales interviewed by Fox News on outcomes of war for Palestinians

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Sales interviewed by Fox News on Biden-Xi meeting

By Atlantic Council

China Middle East

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Abercrombie-Winstanley quoted by BBC on internal dissent on Biden administration’s Israel policy

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Cunningham quoted in NTD on Iran-China-Russia-North Korea alliance

By Atlantic Council

Iran Korea

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Rayhan Asat quoted in ABC 15 News on changes to China sanctions

By Atlantic Council

China Economic Sanctions

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Katz quoted in Newsweek on Putin’s statement to end the Russia-Ukraine war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Kramer quoted in Financial Times discussing the private sector in modern conflict

By Atlantic Council

Franklin Kramer speaks about the importance of deepening collaboration between the private sector and the national security enterprise.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Dec 6, 2023

Townsend in Foreign Policy on US aid to Ukraine

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On December 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative Senior Advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Foreign Policy discussing the implications of US stalled aid to Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense