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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

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 6, 2023

Bayoumi in Foreign Policy on how the United States has allowed allies to act unlawfully

By Atlantic Council

On October 5, Imran Bayoumi, assistant director with the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, argues in Foreign Policy that the United States has turned a blind eye to the unlawful and violent actions of some of its allies. He contends that Washington should impose consequences on countries that violate international laws and encourage allies to instead go […]

Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Lipsky quoted in Politico on the importance of showing the effectiveness of international institutions

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International Financial Institutions United States and Canada

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Lipsky quoted by Politico on the challenge of increasing World Bank funding

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International Financial Institutions United States and Canada

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Eser Özdil joins TRT World Strait Talk to discuss Turkey ramping up energy hub role after signing gas deal with Romania

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Gilbert quoted in RFA on North Korea-related social media fakes

On October 5, Lauren Gilbert was quoted in Radio Free Asia on the proliferation of fake social media content surrounding North Korea on the Internet. Gilbert explained that the mystery of day-to-day life in North Korea is a magnet for Internet creators who seek to draw views by taking advantage of popular curiosity about life […]

Indo-Pacific Internet

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Webster quoted in VOA Chinese on China’s drone export control limits

China Russia

In the News

Oct 5, 2023

China Pathfinder launch quoted by the South China Morning Post on China’s economic growth

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 5, 2023

China Pathfinder cited by Politico on China’s failure to reform the country’s economic system

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 5, 2023

China Pathfinder cited by the South China Morning Post on China’s structural threats to economic stability

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 5, 2023

Francis in the Hill: Putin panics

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Russia