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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

Jun 28, 2023

“Sanctioning China in a Taiwan Crisis: Scenarios and Risks” report cited by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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China Economic Sanctions

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

CBDC Tracker update cited by La Nación

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

CBDC tracker cited by Statista

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Americas Digital Currencies

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

CBDC Tracker update cited by CNBC Africa

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

“Sanctioning China in a Taiwan Crisis: Scenarios and Risks” report cited by UK Parliament

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China Economic Sanctions

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

Webster in The China-Russia Report: The PRC responds to the rebellion, issues statements (generally) supportive of Putin 

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

Tran quoted in Bretton Woods Committee post on Paris Summit

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Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

CBDC Tracker update cited by Yahoo! Finance

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jun 27, 2023

Kroenig quoted in RND on Machiavelli’s view of democracies

By Atlantic Council

On June 27, Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland on how Niccolò Machiavelli favored democracies for their efficiency rather than believing they were morally superior.

Freedom and Prosperity Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 27, 2023

Webster in The Interpreter: Mongolia in the middle: China and Russia may split over the allure of renewables

Central Asia China