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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.

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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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UkraineAlert

Mar 2, 2026

Ukraine’s experience is indispensable in the fight against Iranian drones

By Peter Dickinson

Britain has announced plans to deploy Ukrainian drone warfare specialists to the Middle East as part of international efforts to counter the growing threat posed by swarms of Iranian drones, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Technologies

UkraineAlert

Mar 2, 2026

Missiles made in Ukraine are bringing Putin’s invasion home to Russia

By David Kirichenko

Ukraine is investing in a domestic missile program to create the kind of long-range strike potential that could force Putin to the negotiating table and serve as a deterrent against future Russian aggression, writes David Kirichenko.

Conflict Defense Industry

UkraineAlert

Mar 2, 2026

Europe must not seek Putin’s approval before sending troops to Ukraine

By Stephen Blank

European leaders representing Coalition of the Willing countries reportedly reject the idea of sending troops to Ukraine without first securing Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval, writes Stephen Blank.

Conflict European Union
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Issue Brief

Feb 27, 2026

One month in, can Honduras’ new president put the country on the path to lasting economic gains?

By María Fernanda Bozmoski, Isabella Palacios

President Nasry Asfura’s early reforms have signaled a focus on fiscal austerity and competitiveness, sending positive messages to investors and to President Donald Trump, who backed him during the campaign. Sustaining this momentum will require significant structural reforms.

Americas Central America

In-Depth Research & Reports

Feb 26, 2026

The state of great power competition in the Gulf

By Jonathan Fulton

This issue brief examines Gulf states' strategic positioning amid shifting global power dynamics, the opportunities and challenges of great power competition, and regional efforts toward de-escalation and development.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Issue Brief

Feb 26, 2026

Standardizing carbon accounting worldwide with a single, robust, cost-effective system

By Vincent Aussilloux, Yann Coatanlem, and Karthik Ramanna

Carbon accounting has the potential to accelerate decarbonization, improve energy resilience, and strengthen economic security. But first, countries must decide on a robust, standardized system.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
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In the News

Nov 20, 2023

Roberts featured in international media on Biden-Xi summit

On November 15, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts appeared as a guest on an episode of the Bloomberg Businessweek podcast to discuss the recent Xi-Biden meeting. Roberts explained that “both sides need each other,” but that the ideological divide and deep tensions between the United States and China was likely to continue. Roberts […]

China Indo-Pacific

In the News

Nov 20, 2023

Nusairat in LA Times: What Biden’s staunch support for Israel’s war in Gaza will cost America

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Nov 20, 2023

Graham quoted by VOA on US-China relations following the Xi-Biden talks at APEC

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China Trade and tariffs

In the News

Nov 20, 2023

Graham quoted by France 24 on the role of IPEF in counterbalancing Chinese trade expansion

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China Trade and tariffs

In the News

Nov 20, 2023

Atlantic Council experts cited by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission in its 2023 Report to Congress

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 20, 2023

Kumar quoted and Crypto Regulations Tracker cited by Delve on the status of crypto asset regulations around the world

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Nov 18, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail on Cyprus’s green energy transition on the road to COP28
Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

In the News

Nov 18, 2023

Graham quoted by VOA on US-China trade and potential US trade restrictions.

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China Trade and tariffs

In the News

Nov 17, 2023

Center hosts Delyan Dobrev for roundtable on energy security and policies in Eastern Europe

The Freedom and Prosperity Center hosted a private roundtable with Delyan Dobrev, Chairman of the Committee on Energy for the Bulgarian National Assembly.

In the News

Nov 17, 2023

Roberts quoted in CNN on Xi’s message to US businesses

On November 16, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in a CNN Business article on Xi’s interest in courting US companies, suggesting that China’s economic difficulties over the last few years have motivated Chinese leadership to connect more with American and foreign businesses.  

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