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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

Mar 10, 2023

Alden on La7 Omnibus discussing China and Taiwan

On February 26, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative nonresident senior fellow Alexander Alden’s appeared on the Italian talk show La7 Omnibus where he debated Victor Gao, a media spokesperson for the Chinese Communist Party. Alden asserted that the Chinese peace plan for Ukraine is propaganda and emphasized that, on the topic of Taiwan, no use of force […]

China Italian

In the News

Mar 10, 2023

Alden in The Wall Street Journal discussing Italian Prime Minister Meloni

On September 24, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative nonresident senior fellow Alexander Alden’s comments on then-candidate Giorgia Meloni were featured in The Wall Street Journal. Alden asserts that, unlike most European politicians and leaders, Meloni is unique in her unwavering support for the Atlantic alliance.

Democratic Transitions Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 10, 2023

Kroenig on BBC World News discussing recent missile strikes on Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation

In the News

Mar 10, 2023

Cryptocurrency Regulation Tracker cited in Bayes Business School working paper

Read the full paper here.

Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 10, 2023

Fractured Foundations report by Logan Wright cited in Finews on Hong Kong’s business environment

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 10, 2023

Wieslander quoted in Deutsche Welle

“[Anna Wieslander] pointed to the fact that Sweden’s and Finland’s membership was crucial to NATO’s security in terms of defense and deterrence regarding the new Russian threat, and when it comes to the new long-term strategic competition with China. ‘This is really a time for everyone to speak up and say: Turkey cannot go on like this,’ Wieslander said.”

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Mar 9, 2023

Agachi, Aronsson, Hooker, Kramer, Scheunemann, and Talley in Gazeta de Nord-Vest on Black Sea security

By Anca Agachi, Lisa Aronsson, Richard D. Hooker, Jr., Franklin D. Kramer, Leah Scheunemann, Kimberly Talley

On March 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative team members Leah Scheunemann, Anca Agachi, Kimberly Talley, nonresident senior fellows Lisa Aronsson and Rich Hooker, and distinguished fellow Franklin Kramer, were mentioned in Gazeta de Nord-Vest for their meeting at the Romanian Ambassador’s Residence to discuss Black Sea security and the increasing interest in the region as the […]

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Mar 9, 2023

Shapiro quoted in Wall Street Journal on Israeli-U.S. Relations

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Mar 9, 2023

Alissa Pavia quoted in the Washington Post on Israel’s far-right government and its consequences for Abraham Accords agenda

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Mar 9, 2023

Ellinas in Cyrus Mail: UN treaty to protect high seas has been agreed

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment