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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

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.

Latest commentary and analysis

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Aug 21, 2023

Nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts recently spoke to Bloomberg Radio about China’s overall development

On August 21, 2023, nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts spoke with hosts Doug Krizner and Vonnie Quinn on “Bloomberg Daybreak Asia” about China’s overall development. He also discussed a recent Wall Street Journal piece about signs of distress in China’s economy.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 20, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Cyprus plan to reduce emissions unclear

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Aug 19, 2023

Webster and Carpen quoted in The Boston Globe on issues surrounding the US’s offshore wind farms

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

In the News

Aug 19, 2023

Feldman-Piltch featured on CNBC on why Ukraine wants more Western-made weapons

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On August 19, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch was interviewed on CNBC, where she discussed why Ukraine wants more Western-made weapons to aid in the ongoing war. She explained what Ukraine needs to experience a large breakthrough on the battlefield and offered opportunities for additional support from United States and its European […]

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 18, 2023

Rethinking Stability: Key findings and actionable recommendations

By Will Bennett, Riccardo Vinci, Anca Agachi, and Leah Scheunemann

Based on five private dialogues on three continents, in-depth desk and country research, and discussions with circa 1000 policy makers, academics, practitioners, and conflict-affected citizens, this final paper sets out the project’s key lessons and suggests actionable recommendations for how the field of stabilization can improve.

Africa Conflict

In the News

Aug 18, 2023

Global China Hub Assistant Director Kitsch Liao spoke to The Daily Beast about the latest Chinese construction project in the disputed Paracel Islands. 

On August 18, 2023, Assistant Director Kitsch Liao gave his thoughts to The Daily Beast on China’s newest construction project on Triton Island, in the disputed Paracel Islands, and what this construction means for security in the region.

China Indo-Pacific

In the News

Aug 18, 2023

Plitsas quoted in Stars and Stripes on US veterans supporting Afghan resettlement

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Civil Society

In the News

Aug 18, 2023

Imai on Washington Examiner

On August 18, Kyoko Imai was featured in the Washington Examiner regarding the inaugural United States-South Korea-Japan trilateral meeting taking place today at Camp David. She underscored President Biden’s efforts “to institutionalize this partnership so it can withstand changes in domestic politics in all three countries.”

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Aug 18, 2023

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on building global support for Ukraine

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On August 18, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote the latest edition of her project “Non-State Actress.” In this edition, Feldman-Piltch breaks down why there is a war in Ukraine and why it is important to continue our commitment to Ukraine. The Non-State Actress project is made possible by generous support from […]

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 18, 2023

Tobin quoted in the Washington Examiner on Chinese investments into African mining and processing plants

Africa China