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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

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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

Sep 14, 2023

Cynkin interviewed by VOA on recent Putin-Kim summit

On September 12, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin was quoted in VOA Korea for his insights on the recent Putin-Kim summit. He was also featured in broadcasts by VOA Korea on September 12 and VOA Russia on September 13, explaining that “this meeting is a reaction to the isolation that the two countries, Russia […]

Indo-Pacific International Norms

In the News

Sep 14, 2023

Bayoumi in The Globe and Mail on rethinking Canada’s climate disaster response

Imran Bayoumi authors an article for The Globe and Mail discussing Canada's need for a separate agency mandated to manage climate disaster response.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Sep 14, 2023

N7 Initiative mentioned in The National on the possibility of an agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Sep 14, 2023

N7 Initiative mentioned in The National on the potential for a deal with Saudi Arabia

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Sep 14, 2023

Webster in The China Project: China leads the world in green energy, but it just can’t stop emitting greenhouse gasses

China Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Sep 13, 2023

Garlauskas quoted in War on the Rocks

On September 12, Markus Garlauskas’ analysis was referenced in War on the Rocks regarding his recently published report on simultaneous conflicts and limited nuclear attacks. In particular, the article cited one of the report’s key assertions: that “the likelihood of a two-front conflict is … worth serious consideration and accommodation.”

China Crisis Management

In the News

Sep 13, 2023

Stefanini featured in Formiche on the end of the “cooperative” G20

By Stefano Stefanini

On September 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini wrote an op-ed for Formiche arguing that the New Delhi Summit marks the end of the “cooperative” G20 (text in Italian). 

Africa Americas

In the News

Sep 13, 2023

Townsend featured in Foreign Policy on Ukraine’s strike on Russian port in occupied Crimea

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On September 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Foreign Policy arguing that the Ukrainian strike on Russia’s home port in occupied Crimea is a psychological blow.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 12, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on China’s asymmetric capabilities in the naval domain

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On September 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara authored an op-ed in El Heraldo de Mexico on China’s asymmetric capabilities in the naval domain (text in Spanish). 

China Latin America

In the News

Sep 12, 2023

Jeglinskas featured in delfi.lt on NATO’s response to a Russian drone landing in Romania

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On September 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was quoted in delfi.lt commenting on NATO’s response to the Russian drone falling in Romania (text in Lithuanian). 

Conflict Defense Policy