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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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In the News

Jan 16, 2023

CBDC Tracker cited by Fox Business on the global trend toward countries developing CBDCs

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 16, 2023

CBDC Tracker cited by The Wall Street Journal on the global trend toward countries developing CBDCs

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 14, 2023

CBDC Tracker cited in Bloomberg on how the FTX collapse is impacting the rollout of a CBDC by The Bahamas

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Caribbean Digital Currencies

In the News

Jan 14, 2023

Wieslander in Le Monde on Sweden-Turkey NATO negotiations

“Director for Northern Europe in the Atlantic Council, Anna Wieslander believes that Stockholm and Helsinki had no other choice, but that the ball is now in Turkey’s court: ‘Sweden has gone as far as it could, even if the negotiations continue, the pressure will have to come from the other member states.'” Turkey plays a […]

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Jan 13, 2023

Samad in The Diplomat: The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan is back. Washington should take note.

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Afghanistan Pakistan

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Jan 13, 2023

Nonresident Fellow Tuvia Gering featured in Asia Times on China-Iran relations

On January 13, 2023, Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Tuvia Gering was featured in Asia Times, clarifying the state of China-Iran ties following reports of a shift in the relationship.

China Iran

In the News

Jan 13, 2023

CBDC Tracker cited by BNP Paribas Asset Management on the impact of cryptocurrencies on equities

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 13, 2023

CBDC Tracker, Friedlander cited by Global Legal Group on an overview research paper on CBDCs

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 13, 2023

Shapiro quoted in Jerusalem Post on Israeli-U.S. Relations

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Israel Middle East

In the News

Jan 13, 2023

CBDC Tracker cited by the Harvard National Security Journal on the tradeoffs in the development of a cross-border CBDC

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy