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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

Jul 16, 2023

Lipsky quoted in Business Insider on de-dollarization

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Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

Jul 16, 2023

Rich Outzen joins i24News to discuss the escalation in the Gulf

Maritime Security Middle East

In the News

Jul 16, 2023

Wieslander interviewed by Spanish La Razón

Anna Wieslander was interviewed on how Sweden will contribute to NATO’s collective security and the reaction from Russia. “Sweden has a modern and professional Armed Forces and an advanced defense industrial base. weden possesses a highly advanced air force, with the Swedish JAS Gripen fighter aircraft at its core. In addition, Sweden’s significant naval power, […]

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Jul 15, 2023

Tran quoted by SCMP on Yellen China visit

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 15, 2023

Wieslander interviewed by Svenska Dagbladet

Wieslander explains that she worked on NATO standardization in the 1990s at the Swedish Ministry of Defence. There she was responsible for the work on the partnership that Sweden entered into with the alliance. “Nevertheless, for various reasons, the countries have chosen to make national solutions and variants of a lot of different things, and […]

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Jul 15, 2023

Wieslander interviewed by Finnish YLE

“If Turkey had not given Sweden the green light, the Vilnius meeting could not have been considered a success. The negotiations between Sweden and Turkey were difficult and required diplomatic efforts. Ulf Kristersson’s government worked hard on them, alongside the allies and also Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg,” Wieslander told Finnish news outlet YLE.

NATO Northern Europe

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Jul 14, 2023

“Fractured foundations: Assessing risks to Hong Kong’s business environment” report cited by Chatham House

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 14, 2023

Norrlöf quoted in Business Insider on dollar dominance

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Economy & Business Financial Regulation

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Jul 14, 2023

Wald quoted in The Intercept on Saudi Arabia’s US investments

Economy & Business Middle East

In the News

Jul 14, 2023

Rich Outzen joins TRT World’s Strait Talk to discuss the anniversary of failed coup attempt in Turkey

Politics & Diplomacy Turkey