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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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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

Feb 22, 2023

Garlauskas in The Washington Post

On February 20, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in a Washington Post article on US and allied efforts to bolster defense in the Pacific, following the Chinese spy balloon incident. Garlauskas highlights Seoul as a key variable, stating, “Whether South Korea supports Taiwan or remains neutral could play a huge role in whether or not China […]

China Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 22, 2023

Cohen in Forbes: Russian energy-giant Gazprom is creating an army

By Atlantic Council

Rule of Law Russia

In the News

Feb 22, 2023

Shahid in foreign policy and security conference

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy International Organizations

In the News

Feb 22, 2023

Cohen in Forbes: The coming hurricane: Russian energy-giant Gazprom is creating an army

By Atlantic Council

Russia Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 22, 2023

Charai in The Hill: A reminder for the fight against despots: Citizens are victims

By Ahmed Charai

The current generation is challenged by democracy’s enemies. On the feeblest pretexts, a charismatic dictator has sent soldiers into a neighboring nation. Once again, the dictator imagines his prey is weak because it is a democracy, backed by other democracies. And, as everyone knows, democracies are ruled by the gales of public opinion, which may […]

Americas Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Norrlöf writes in Foreign Affairs about dollar dominance and American financial power amid great-power competition

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Nonresident Fellow Tuvia Gering quoted in the South China Morning Post on Israeli reactions to Iranian President Raisi’s visit to Beijing

On February 20, Nonresident Fellow Tuvia Gering was quoted in the South China Morning Post on Iranian President Raisi's visit to Beijing.

China Iran

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Assistant Director Kitsch Liao quoted in Financial Times on the impacts of Chinese spy balloons in Taiwanese airspace

On February 12, 2023, Global China Hub Assistant Director Kitsch Liao spoke to the Financial Times about the operational utility of Chinese spy balloons, especially those recently revealed to have made regular flights over Taiwan.

China Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Grady Wilson quoted in Al Jazeera on Turkey’s aid diplomacy

Crisis Management Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Tantardini in Longitude on European Space Capabilties

By Atlantic Council

On February 1, FD Nonresident Senior Fellow Marco Tantardini was featured in Longitude magazine. His article stressed the increasing importance of space launch capability for European nations.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia