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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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New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2025

The EU won’t tariff China and India to please Trump. But it is working on a counteroffer.

By Charles Lichfield

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a nineteenth package of sanctions against Russia on September 19.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

EnergySource

Sep 19, 2025

Is grid resilience possible in the hyperscale era?

By Andy Bochman

The US grid is deteriorating, and the risk for outages is high. The way toward resilience borrows from lessons learned the hard way.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2025

The economic roots of Nepal’s uprising—and what it means for the region

By Rudabeh Shahid, Nischal Dhungel, and Shakthi De Silva

The pattern of regime collapses in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka over the past few years suggests a region-wide crisis of governance linked to economic despair.

Bangladesh Corruption
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Issue Brief

Sep 19, 2025

Secure supply chains for the US run through its closest neighbors

By Jose Manuel Restrepo and Martin Cassinelli

Central America and the Dominican Republic are emerging as key partners for US economic security. Strengthening rule of law, workforce skills, and trade frameworks can secure lasting, mutually beneficial economic integration.

Americas Caribbean

Issue Brief

Sep 17, 2025

Preparing US industry for a more competitive world

By David L. Goldwyn, Andrea Clabough

US companies must stay the course on decarbonization to ensure long-term global competitiveness—or risk being left behind as the world’s other major economies continue to prioritize sustainability.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Issue Brief

Sep 15, 2025

The Abraham Accords at five

By Allison Minor, Daniel B. Shapiro, Amir Hayek, Loay Alshareef, Ahmed Khuzaie, Sarah Zaaimi

On the fifth anniversary of the UAE, Bahrain, and Israel normalizing relations, American, Bahraini, Emirati, Israeli, and Moroccan authors reflect on the transformational change and “warm peace” envisioned by the Abraham Accords—a long-term, generational project.

Israel Middle East
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In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Warrick in CBS News: Biden condemns murder of 6-year-old Muslim boy

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Warrick for The New York Times: I Saw What Happened to America’s Postwar Plans for Iraq. Here’s How Israel Should Plan for Gaza.

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Novak quoted in VOA on great power competition in the Pacific Islands

On October 13, IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in Voice of America on great power competition in the Pacific Islands. Novak stated that “Pacific Island countries will continue to demand that partners strike a balance between development and security assistance, as well as embrace their definition of security, which includes climate change.” 

Australia China

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Cartin quoted in Politico on Huawei use in Germany

On October 15, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Josh Cartin was quoted in a Politico article on continued attempts by the United States to convince Germany to curb its use of Huawei technology. Cartin explained that “having a Chinese company that is strongly susceptible to the [Communist Party of China] leading the globe in a foundational […]

China Cybersecurity

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Elnagdy in The National Interest: Is South America A New Persian Gulf?

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Lipsky quoted by Reuters on the challenge of dealing with geopolitical shocks in global economics

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Conflict International Financial Institutions

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cited by the Financial Times on an increase to IMF funding

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China European Union

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION (India) to discuss Gaza fighting
Conflict Middle East

In the News

Oct 15, 2023

Jeglinskas in LRT on the future of transatlantic security

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On October 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was interviewed in LRT commenting on the future of the European security architecture (text in Lithuanian).

Security & Defense United States and Canada

In the News

Oct 15, 2023

Tran cited by South China Morning Post on the IMF and World Bank’s role in a changing world with decreased free trade

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International Financial Institutions
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