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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 13, 2023

Stefanini featured in Formiche on the end of the “cooperative” G20

By Stefano Stefanini

On September 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini wrote an op-ed for Formiche arguing that the New Delhi Summit marks the end of the “cooperative” G20 (text in Italian). 

Africa Americas

In the News

Sep 13, 2023

Townsend featured in Foreign Policy on Ukraine’s strike on Russian port in occupied Crimea

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On September 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Foreign Policy arguing that the Ukrainian strike on Russia’s home port in occupied Crimea is a psychological blow.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 12, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on China’s asymmetric capabilities in the naval domain

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On September 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara authored an op-ed in El Heraldo de Mexico on China’s asymmetric capabilities in the naval domain (text in Spanish). 

China Latin America

In the News

Sep 12, 2023

Jeglinskas featured in delfi.lt on NATO’s response to a Russian drone landing in Romania

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On September 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was quoted in delfi.lt commenting on NATO’s response to the Russian drone falling in Romania (text in Lithuanian). 

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Sep 12, 2023

Kroenig quoted in Haaretz on a potential US-Saudi-Israeli deal

By Atlantic Council

On September 8, Dr. Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, was quoted by Haaretz on a possible new agreement between the United States, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. He argues that President Biden should not let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium.

Nuclear Nonproliferation Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 12, 2023

Kroenig quoted in Washington Examiner discussing how Biden should counter Chinese influence at the G20 summit

By Atlantic Council

On September 8, Dr. Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, was quoted by the Washington Examiner on how President Biden can undercut Chinese infrastructure investments—and the influence the PRC has gained from them—during the Group of 20 leaders’ summit in India. Dr. Kroenig notes that the United States […]

G20 International Organizations

In the News

Sep 12, 2023

Lipsky quoted by NBC News on Biden’s leadership role at the G-20 summit

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G20 United States and Canada

In the News

Sep 12, 2023

CBDC tracker cited by Fox Business on countries implementing digital currencies

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Digital Currencies

In the News

Sep 11, 2023

Kepe featured in Task&Purpose on the the importance of defending the Suwalki Gap

By Marta Kepe

On September 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Marta Kepe was quoted in Task&Purpose on the US deployment to Europe and the importance of defending the Suwalki Gap.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 9, 2023

Graham quoted by Nikkei Asia on shifts in Chinese investments in US Treasury securities and agency bonds

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China Japan