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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.

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Content

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

Bayoumi in The Globe and Mail and Canadian Forces College discussing Canada’s need for an updated national security strategy

Imran Bayoumi authors an article for The Globe and Mail discussing Canada's imperative for an updated National Security Strategy.

Defense Policy Intelligence

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

N7 Initiative mentioned in Barlaman Today on Moroccan participation at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Middle East

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

N7 Initiative mentioned in News of Bahrain on Bahraini participation at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Middle East

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

CBDC tracker cited by Bloomberg on number of countries exploring CBDCs

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

Vershbow in Foreign Policy on Russia’s war in Ukraine

By Alexander Vershbow

On August 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in Foreign Policy discussing further escalation of brutality in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

N7 Initiative mentioned in Al Ayam on the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Middle East

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

Zysk in BBC on drone technology used in the Black Sea region

By Katarzyna Zysk

On August 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk was quoted in BBC discussing a new form of drone technology gaining momentum in the Black Sea region.

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

Kumar quoted by MIT Technology Review on e-CNY development

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

Arbit and Shalomov in Foreign Policy: Women Will Be the Biggest Victims of Israel’s Judicial Reforms

Israel Middle East

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

Donovan quoted by Bloomberg on Russian sanctions designations

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business