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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

Russian sanctions enforcement event featured by Lawfare for weekly announcement

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Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Feb 13, 2023

Webster in The Diplomat: China’s growing economic support for Russia

China Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 13, 2023

Webster in The Diplomat: China’s Growing Economic Support for Russia

China Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 13, 2023

Tannenbaum interviewed by Bloomberg Surveillance on effect of Russian sanctions

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Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Feb 13, 2023

Lichfield quoted in The Guardian about sanctions on Russia

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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

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Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform