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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

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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

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

In the News

Oct 4, 2023

Kirchberger in Eurasian Times on the Sino-Russian partnership

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 4, a report co-authored by Scowcroft Center on Strategy and Security nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was mentioned in the Eurasian Times analyzing how the Sino-Russian partnership could help China achieve greater sophistication in its submarine production.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 4, 2023

Lagadec in Newsweek on NATO spending levels

By Erwan Lagadec

On October 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Erwan Lagadec was quoted in Newsweek examining NATO allies spending goals and how it impacts Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Oct 4, 2023

Shapiro in TVP World News on threats to the United States

By Stephen Shapiro

On October 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative Senior Advisor Steve Shapiro was interviewed by TVP World News to discuss the economic and political threats facing the United States.

Europe & Eurasia India