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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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Latest commentary and analysis

UkraineAlert

Sep 3, 2026

Putin cannot defeat NATO but he could divide and discredit the alliance

By Peter Dickinson

If Russian President Vladimir Putin decides to attack NATO, his goal will be to divide and discredit the alliance rather than actually defeating it, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Sep 3, 2026

Russia is trying to bully Europe into abandoning Ukraine

By Maksym Beznosiuk, Will Dixon

Russia is escalating its campaign of so-called “grey zone” aggression against Europe as Putin attempts to intimidate EU leaders and deter further support for Ukraine, write Maksym Beznosiuk and Will Dixon.

Conflict Drones

MENASource

Sep 3, 2026

Bahrain’s opportunity for AI leadership lies under water

By Minwa Alkhalifa

Bahrain could test the possibility of placing AI infrastructure, specifically data centers, under water.

Artificial Intelligence The Gulf
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Latest in-depth research and reports

Report

Sep 4, 2026

The right wing takes aim at the EU’s linchpin

By Jeffrey Gedmin

Germany's far-right AfD party is closing in on a once-unthinkable prize: an absolute majority in a state government. As polls show the party in the lead ahead of Saxony-Anhalt's September 6 election, can the center hold? 

Elections European Union

Issue Brief

Sep 2, 2026

Strengthening state presence in Colombia’s conflict-affected territories

By the US–Colombia Strategic Alignment Coalition

Colombia's new president has made restoring state authority in the country's conflict-affected territories a central priority as armed groups compete to control communities and economies. In the wake of the August 10 earthquake, the US-Colombia Strategic Alignment Coalition outlines how Colombia, with US support, can build lasting state presence.

Americas Colombia

Issue Brief

Sep 1, 2026

What it will take to rebuild Gaza’s remote-work sector

By Avia Liberman, Melanie Robbins

Remote work could offer Gazans a path to income and economic recovery—but only if access to electricity, connectivity, and equipment improves.

Civil Society Digital Policy
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In the News

Jun 5, 2023

Alden discusses US-EU relations to commemorate Europe Day

On May 9, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative nonresident senior fellow Alexander Alden was hosted by the Rome-based Center for American Studies to discuss United States-European Union relations on the occasion of “Europe Day”.

Europe & Eurasia Italian

In the News

Jun 4, 2023

Hakimi quoted in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: The limits Of China’s budding relationship with Afghanistan’s Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan China

Insights & Impact

Jun 3, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Cyprus’ energy conundrum
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jun 3, 2023

Deni in Iowa Public Radio on security guarantees for Ukraine

By John R. Deni

On June 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was interviewed in Iowa Public Radio discussing the future security guarantees for Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 2, 2023

D’Anieri on WNYC: Is Ukraine’s counteroffensive ramping up?

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 2, 2023

Graham cited in Nature on global grain shortage from Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Russia

In the News

Jun 1, 2023

Vershbow in The Washington Post on security guarantees for Ukraine

By Alexander Vershbow

On June 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in The Washington Post discussing long-term deterrence and security guarantees for Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jun 1, 2023

Graham and Lipsky cited by Table China on Russia-China trade

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 1, 2023

Zagorodnyuk in Foreign Affairs: To protect Europe, let Ukraine join NATO – right now

By Atlantic Council

Central Europe Eastern Europe

In the News

May 31, 2023

Garlauskas in Quartz

On May 30, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in Quartz on North Korean satellites: “Some of the things that North Korea is trying to do…things like ICBMs and [missiles with several warheads]—you’re talking about technology that’s over 50 years old.”

Korea Security & Defense
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