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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

Feb 13, 2023

Tannenbaum interviewed by Bloomberg Surveillance on effect of Russian sanctions

Watch the full video here.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Feb 13, 2023

Lichfield quoted in The Guardian about sanctions on Russia

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Feb 11, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Analysis: The democracy index

Democratic Transitions Energy & Environment

In the News

Feb 11, 2023

Karatnycky in Politico: Corruption, fraud and Ukraine’s defense minister

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Eastern Europe

In the News

Feb 10, 2023

Aziz in Dawn: <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1736201/banistan-ignorant-leaders-absurd-regulation">Banistan: Ignorant leaders, absurd regulation</a>

By Atlantic Council

Digital Policy Internet

In the News

Feb 10, 2023

CBDC tracker cited in Forbes India article about stablecoin projects

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 10, 2023

Tran cited by USAID Debt Transparency Monitor on Zambia debt restructuring

Read the full report here.

Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

In the News

Feb 9, 2023

Mark interviewed in Vox about US-China relations and regional tensions

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 9, 2023

Soofer quoted in Radio Free Asia on North Korean missile developments

By Atlantic Council

On February 9, Forward Defense Senior Fellow Dr. Robert Soofer was quoted in an article by Radio Free Asia on the recent display of long range missiles by North Korea (DPRK) on February 8th during a military parade to mark the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the DPRK’s army. Soofer stressed the ‘alarming’ development […]

Cybersecurity Indo-Pacific

In the News

Feb 9, 2023

N7 Initiative mentioned in The Jerusalem Post

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East