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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

Nov 3, 2023

Rich Outzen joins Middle East Eye to discuss IDF Strategy in Gaza

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Nov 3, 2023

Roberts quoted in RFA and VOA on passing of former Chinese premier

On November 2, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in a Radio Free Asia article on the passing of former Chinese premier Li Keqiang. Roberts explained that Li likely received a great deal of sympathy from the Chinese people due to a popular perception that he was invested in improving the lives […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 3, 2023

Cooper quoted in Time Magazine on US defense material support for Israel

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

In the News

Nov 3, 2023

Ignac interviewed by Voice of America on Montenegro’s elections

On November 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by Voice of America on how Montenegro’s new government is perceived in the United States and what can be expected from the new government (source in Croatian).

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Cynkin quoted in VOA on US extended deterrence in Korea

On November 1, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Tom Cynkin was interviewed by Voice of America Korea to provide counterarguments against a joint report by the RAND Corporation and Asan Institute for Policy Studies, which called for the redeployment of US tactical nuclear weapons to the Korean Peninsula to help prevent North Korean nuclear threats. He […]

Indo-Pacific Korea

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION to discuss US funding for Israel and Ukraine

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Donovan quoted by Al-Monitor on identifying donors to Hamas

Read the full article here.

Conflict Israel

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Dan Negrea interviews with Bangladeshi TV station in Dhaka

Dan Negrea conducted a TV interview with BanglaVision, discussing Bangladesh's performance in the 2023 Freedom and Prosperity Indexes

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Joseph Lemoine featured on Acton Institute podcast

Deputy Director Joseph Lemoine joined Stephen Barrows, on the Acton Line podcast to discuss the Freedom and Prosperity Indexes.

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Lipsky published in Politico on economic statecraft.

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full Op-Ed here.

Extremism Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion