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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.

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NATO 20/2020 Podcast

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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In the News

Dec 17, 2020

The Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center partners with LEADERS Magazine to dedicate an entire issue to resilience

For its Fall/Winter issue of 2020, LEADERS Magazine, asked the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center to produce an issue dedicated to resilience. The Resilience Issue assembles a broad range of global thought leaders and experts who are currently tackling the challenges and crises facing the world from different perspectives.

Insights & Impact

Mar 3, 2020

Peering Around the Corner: The Geopolitics of Coronavirus

By Atlantic Council

On February 11, 2020 the DFRLab hosted "Peering Around the Corner: The Geopolitics of Coronavirus," a timely series of panels on the potential geopolitical and economic consequences of Coronavirus, and how misinformation about the crisis may influence its impact.

China Disinformation

Program Impact Story

Feb 6, 2020

US energy priorities abroad: A conversation with US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette

By Global Energy Center

On Friday, February 7, 2020, the Atlantic Council hosted newly appointed US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette for a public address and moderated discussion about US government energy priorities abroad.

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UkraineAlert

Apr 13, 2026

Orbán’s Hungarian election defeat: Good for Ukraine, bad for Russia

By Peter Dickinson

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's historic election defeat has removed a major obstacle to Ukraine's EU integration while robbing Putin of his most important European ally, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Elections

UkraineAlert

Apr 13, 2026

Brussels and Kyiv should have realistic expectations about Magyar’s Hungary

By James Batchik, Eva Mulholland

While Péter Magyar’s election victory provides ample reason for optimism, there is also good cause to temper any expectations of Hungary now playing a leading European role in support of Ukraine, write James Batchik and Eva Mulholland.

Conflict Elections

Transcript

Apr 13, 2026

Fatih Birol: The IEA is ‘ready to act’ with additional releases of reserves if needed

By Atlantic Council

At an Atlantic Council Front Page event, the executive director of the International Energy Agency spoke about economic impacts of the war in Iran and how countries can mitigate them.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security
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Latest in-depth research and reports

Issue Brief

Apr 10, 2026

Navigating the European Union’s AI and health data framework

By Mark Scott

The EU is strengthening AI and health data governance, creating a more secure and trusted framework for innovation.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

Issue Brief

Apr 10, 2026

A US strategy for energy competition with China in emerging markets

By Steven Burns

The US has an opportunity to position itself as a favorable partner in emerging markets that will help them develop modern, secure energy systems.

China Energy & Environment

Issue Brief

Apr 9, 2026

Transatlantic cooperation on AI and national security

By Antonio Calcara

AI and its linkages with national security will play a key role in transatlantic relations. But absent more structured cooperation, the United States and the European Union risk drifting further apart on AI policy.

Artificial Intelligence Digital Policy
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In the News

May 18, 2023

Donovan quoted in VOA on Russia sanctions enforcement

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Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

May 17, 2023

Vershbow in Altinget discussing three priorities for NATO’s Vilnius summit

By Alexander Vershbow

On May 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in Altinget discussing three priorities for NATO’s Vilnius summit (in Swedish). 

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

May 17, 2023

Global China Hub deputy director Colleen Cottle quoted in Nikkei Asia on what China is watching during the G7 Summit

On May 17, 2023, Global China Hub deputy director Colleen Cottle was quoted in Nikkei Asia, providing insights on what signs China will be watching for during the G7 Summit, particularly as it pertains to the US trying to bring Japan and Europe on board with its campaign against China’s “economic coercion.” “China doesn’t want […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

May 16, 2023

Webster in The Diplomat: Sensing opportunities, China weighs its diplomatic options in Europe
Energy & Environment

In the News

May 16, 2023

Riley quoted in Jutarnji List on Russia-Ukraine energy security
Energy & Environment

In the News

May 16, 2023

Riley in Financial Times: Let Russian gas exports fund Ukraine’s reconstruction
Energy & Environment

In the News

May 16, 2023

Alden in Formiche discussing Speaker McCarthy’s visit to Rome

On May 3, in Formiche, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative nonresident senior fellow Alexander Alden’s commented on Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s visit to Rome, emphasizing the expectation that Italy will rescind its participation in the PRC’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

May 15, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: EuroAsia interconnector becoming a reality
Energy & Environment

In the News

May 15, 2023

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: Energy markets sees prices stabilize
Energy & Environment

In the News

May 15, 2023

Kroenig in Politico on Niccolo Machiavelli

By Atlantic Council

On May 10, Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig’s interview on School of War was featured as “brain food” in Politico‘s “Global Insider” newsletter. In the interview, Kroenig and podcast host Aaron MacLean discussed Niccolo Machiavelli’s place in history, his contributions to strategic thinking, and his relevance to modern politics, including to the “bullishness” of […]

Politics & Diplomacy
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