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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.

Read our provocative essays on the future of NATO

Explore the podcast series

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.

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Content

In the News

Oct 8, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION News to discuss Israel/Gaza

Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 7, 2023

Kumar interviewed on ABC Radio.

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In the News

Oct 7, 2023

Bakir in The Nation: Speakers stress Pakistan to adopt regional approach, actively participate in multilateral forums

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management Middle East

In the News

Oct 7, 2023

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: We need EuroAsia after all

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Oct 7, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION News (India) to discuss Israel/Gaza

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Townsend in VOA on US downing of Turkish UAV

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On October 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative Senior Advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in VOA discussing the US downing of a Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle (text in Turkish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Stefanini in Radio Free Europe on EU integration efforts

By Stefano Stefanini

On October 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ambassador Stefano Stefanini was quoted in Radio Free Europe discussing the EU’s changing stance on integration in the wake of the war in Ukraine (text in Italian).

Europe & Eurasia European Union

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Michta in RealClearWorld on the lessons the US military should take from Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

On October 4, an article by Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow with the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, was featured in RealClearWorld. The article notes that the United States and its allies and partners need to increase their levels of weapons, munitions, and personnel to properly deter adversaries.

Conflict Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Kroenig and Negrea in National Review on the need for a clear US strategy for Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

On October 5, Matthew Kroenig, vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, and Dan Negrea, senior director of the Freedom and Prosperity Center, were published in National Review. They argue that, while there is still widespread support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia, President Joe Biden needs to outline a clear strategy for the war in […]

Conflict Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Kroenig and Negrea in Politico on the need for a clear US strategy for Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

On October 5, a recent article by Matthew Kroenig, vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, and Dan Negrea, senior director of the Freedom and Prosperity Center, was featured in Politico‘s national security newsletter. Kroenig and Negrea argue that congressional funding for the war in Ukraine is at risk because lawmakers do not see a […]

Conflict Security & Defense