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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.

Latest commentary and analysis

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Oct 3, 2023

Rich Outzen joins TRT World Strait Talk to discuss the new SFRC Chairman

NATO Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 3, 2023

Webster quoted in Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty on China’s trade relationship with Russia

China Russia

In the News

Oct 2, 2023

Vershbow named a Perry World House Foreign Affairs and Policy Expert in Daily Pennsylvania

By Alexander Vershbow

On October 2, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow, Ambassador Alexander Vershbow, was named a Perry World House foreign affairs and policy expert.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 2, 2023

Roberts quoted in BBC and RFA on Chinese economic issues

On September 29 and September 30, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in two BBC articles regarding China’s property crisis and the fall of Evergrande, a Chinese property giant. Roberts explained that Hui Ka Yan, the founder and chairman of Evergrande who is currently under investigation, was “seen as a natural target” […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 2, 2023

China Pathfinder cited in the Guardian on China moving further away from market norms

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 30, 2023

Lander on emerging global surveillance strategies for infectious disease epidemics

By Natasha Lander Finch

In September, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Natasha Lander co-authored a RAND Corporation report on emerging global surveillance strategies for infectious disease epidemics. 

Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 30, 2023

Auerswald in the Journal of Arctic and Climate Security Studies on integrated deterrence

By David Auerswald

On September 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Dr. David Auerswald co-authored an article in the Journal of Arctic and Climate Security Studies discussing integrated deterrence and Sweden’s role on NATO’s northeastern flank.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 30, 2023

Michta in Helsingin Sanomat on Finland’s role in NATO

By Atlantic Council

On September 29, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow with the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, was interviewed by Helsingin Sanomat on the role Finland plays in the Alliance and its potential participation in NATO’s nuclear sharing program.

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 30, 2023

Webster quoted in VOA Chinese on China’s Belt and Road Initiative

China Trade and tariffs

In the News

Sep 30, 2023

Webster in China-Russia Report: A short history of China-Russia relations since November 2021

China Russia