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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

Sep 28, 2023

Webster quoted in CNBC on China’s contribution to Russia’s war effort

China Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 26, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on the on the Wagner Group’s continued presence in Africa

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On September 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara authored an article in El Heraldo de México on the Wagner Group’s continued presence in Africa (text in Spanish). 

Africa Russia

In the News

Sep 26, 2023

Stefanini featured in Formiche on the legacy of the Italy’s former president Giorgio Napolitano

By Stefano Stefanini

On September 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini wrote an op-ed in Formiche on the legacy of the former president of Italy Giorgio Napolitano (text in Italian).

Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 26, 2023

Dean interviewed by Sky News on Australian Defence Force personnel challenges

On September 25, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean spoke with Sky News Australia about the Australian Defence Force’s difficulties with recruitment and retention. He explained, “There’s a large number of very big Defence Department projects going on…Combine that with the fact that the numbers in the public service…are actually going backwards, and what we’re […]

Australia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Sep 26, 2023

Dean referenced in Canadian Naval Review article on Australian naval fleet

On September 22, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean’s analysis was referenced in a Canadian Naval Review article about the potential reduction of several Hunter-class frigates in the Australian naval surface fleet. The article states that according to Dean, “going ahead with the Hunter-class frigates would make it difficult to free up funds for other […]

Australia Defense Policy

In the News

Sep 26, 2023

Khakova quoted in Responsible Statecraft on the Nord Stream pipeline explosion

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 25, 2023

Michel quoted in Turun Sanomat on the Finnish president’s statement on nuclear weapons

By Leo Michel

On September 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Leo Michel was quoted in Turun Sanomat on the recent statement from the Finnish president regarding nuclear weapons and Trump’s potential return to the White House (text in Finnish). 

Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 25, 2023

Zeneli featured in Al Jazeera Balkans on the promise of a new EU economic security strategy

By Valbona Zeneli

On September 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli was quoted in Al Jazeera Balkans on the promise of a new EU economic security strategy (text in Bosnian). 

Europe & Eurasia Polish

In the News

Sep 25, 2023

Ackerman featured on The Washington Post

By Atlantic Council

Elliot Ackerman stresses the importance of memorials in order to better reintegrate veterans back into American society.

Middle East Terrorism

In the News

Sep 25, 2023

Ellinas in CyprusMail: We must upgrade our electricity grid

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions