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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

Jan 27, 2023

Sanctions dashboard cited by the Hill in “Welcome to Equilibrium” newsletter

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Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Jan 26, 2023

Skaluba featured in Bloomberg on modern tank deliveries to Ukraine

By Christopher Skaluba

On January 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative director Christopher Skaluba was quoted in Bloomberg in which he discussed modern tank deliveries to Ukraine and highlighted that Zelenskyy will return to his playbook in pressuring allies for increased assistance. 

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jan 26, 2023

Skaluba featured on The Week regarding the importance of reaching consensus among NATO leaders

By Christopher Skaluba

On January 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative director Christopher Skaluba was quoted in The Week, in which he noted the challenge of creating alignment of more than thirty leaders of consensus within the NATO alliance. 

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jan 26, 2023

Townsend featured in Foreign Policy on the delivery of battle tanks to Ukraine and resulting logistical challenges

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On January 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Foreign Policy regarding the delivery of modern Western battle tanks to Ukraine and the resulting logistical challenges.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jan 26, 2023

Skaluba in The Sydney Morning Herald on what western tanks mean for Ukraine

On January 26, Chris’ contributions to What Western tanks will mean for Ukraine were picked up in The Sydney Morning Herald discussing how the delivery of tanks to Ukraine exposed the divisions within a weary West.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Jan 26, 2023

Eser Özdil quoted in CEENERGY News on Turkey’s goal of becoming a gas hub

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Jan 26, 2023

Eser Özdil quoted in Argus Media on the Bulgaria-Turkey gas agreement

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Jan 26, 2023

Nawaz honored with Columbia Journalism School 2023 alumni award

By South Asia Center

Shuja Nawaz was honored with the Columbia Journalism school’s 2023 alumni award. He is the founding director of the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center in Washington, D.C. He now serves as a Distinguished Fellow at the Center. Mr. Nawaz has worked with leading think tanks on projects dealing with Pakistan and the Middle East. He […]

Media Pakistan

In the News

Jan 26, 2023

Graham’s article on China-Russia financial ties featured in Formiche

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 26, 2023

Tannebaum interviewed by the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists’ Sanctions Space podcast

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Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion