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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

Dispatches

Feb 28, 2026

Experts react: The US and Israel just unleashed a major attack on Iran. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts assess the unfolding Operation Epic Fury and where it goes from here.

Conflict Iran

MENASource

Feb 27, 2026

Regime change in Iran? Here’s why the US should avoid the temptation.

By Jennifer Gavito and Bianca Rosen

Launching a large-scale conflict aimed at regime change in Iran would likely create more problems than it would solve for the United States.

Conflict Crisis Management

Podcast

Feb 27, 2026

How to deter Chinese aggression against Taiwan, with Rep. John Moolenaar

By the Atlantic Council

Congressman John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, discusses how the United States and Taiwan can strengthen deterrence in the Taiwan Strait.

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy
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Issue Brief

Feb 27, 2026

One month in, can Honduras’ new president put the country on the path to lasting economic gains?

By María Fernanda Bozmoski, Isabella Palacios

President Nasry Asfura’s early reforms have signaled a focus on fiscal austerity and competitiveness, sending positive messages to investors and to President Donald Trump, who backed him during the campaign. Sustaining this momentum will require significant structural reforms.

Americas Central America

In-Depth Research & Reports

Feb 26, 2026

The state of great power competition in the Gulf

By Jonathan Fulton

This issue brief examines Gulf states' strategic positioning amid shifting global power dynamics, the opportunities and challenges of great power competition, and regional efforts toward de-escalation and development.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Issue Brief

Feb 26, 2026

Standardizing carbon accounting worldwide with a single, robust, cost-effective system

By Vincent Aussilloux, Yann Coatanlem, and Karthik Ramanna

Carbon accounting has the potential to accelerate decarbonization, improve energy resilience, and strengthen economic security. But first, countries must decide on a robust, standardized system.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
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In the News

Jan 31, 2024

Kroenig quoted in ABC News on how the US should respond to Iran-backed attacks

On January 29, Matthew Kroenig, Vice President and Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center, was quoted in ABC News on his section of the experts react on the US service members killed in Jordan by Iran-backed forces, where he argued that the United States needs to take greater action against Iran.

Conflict National Security

In the News

Jan 31, 2024

Eftimiades in iNews on Chinese espionage

Nicholas Eftimiades discusses the role of intelligence operations in the strategic competition between the United States and China.

China Intelligence

In the News

Jan 31, 2024

Dean interviewed by Sky News on Australian killer drones

On January 30, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean spoke on Sky News, where he suggested that Australia should take a “calibrated approach” to acquiring killer drones. 

Australia Defense Technologies

In the News

Jan 30, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited by Cointelegraph on central bank digital currency development

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jan 30, 2024

Dan Negrea and Patrick Quirk discuss elections at International Republican Institute panel.

Negrea highlighted the crucial upcoming elections in Europe and Eurasia, while Quirk delivered opening remarks.

In the News

Jan 30, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in SCMP

On January 29, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a South China Morning Post article on Putin’s proposed trip to Pyongyang and the evolving military ties between Russia and North Korea.

Indo-Pacific Korea

In the News

Jan 30, 2024

Webster interviewed by the Swedish Green Transition Initiative on accelerating green energy transition
Energy Transitions Northern Europe

In the News

Jan 30, 2024

Braw interviewed on TRT World on the war in Gaza and consequences for broader regional security

By Elisabeth Braw

On January 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed in TRT World on the ongoing war in the Middle East and the implications for broader conflict and instability throughout the region.

In the News

Jan 30, 2024

ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited in Bloomberg on US policy towards Chinese EVs

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China Macroeconomics

In the News

Jan 30, 2024

ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager mentioned in Politico Pro on US-EU collaboration

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European Union Macroeconomics
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