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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

Dec 14, 2023

Didi Kirsten Tatlow wrote in Newsweek about the latest U.S. – China Economic and Security Review Commission report.

On December 13th, Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Didi Kirsten Tatlow wrote about the latest report by the U.S. – China Economic and Security Review Commission, which looks at China’s global police state and the relevant U.S. Policy implications.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Dec 13, 2023

Fried published in TIME on strengthening Russia sanctions

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Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Russia

In the News

Dec 13, 2023

Russia Sanctions Database cited in TIME on how Russia sanctions can be strengthened

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Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Russia

In the News

Dec 13, 2023

Dollar Dominance Monitor cited by Axios China on de-dollarization

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China International Financial Institutions

In the News

Dec 13, 2023

Kroenig on Fox News podcast discussing cyber intrusions by China

By Atlantic Council

On December 13, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, was interviewed by Fox News Rundown on how China could use its cyber intrusions into private sector entities to interfere with US efforts to protect Taiwan.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 13, 2023

Lipsky quoted by World Economic Forum on the effects of regional conflicts on global supply chains.

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Eurozone Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Dec 13, 2023

House and Kumar interviewed in GAO Report on Sanctions Risks Posed by Digital Assets

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Dec 13, 2023

CBDC Tracker cited in GAO Report on Sanctions Risks Posed by Digital Assets

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Dec 13, 2023

Nikoladze and Bhusari cited in Deloitte’s Oil and Gas Industry Outlook on Russia-China de-dollarization

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China Macroeconomics

In the News

Dec 13, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION News to discuss Hezbollah

Conflict Israel