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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

Explore the podcast series

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

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

May 8, 2024

Mouton quoted in Defense News on Emirati F-35 prospects

By Atlantic Council

China Defense Technologies

In the News

May 8, 2024

Samaan quoted in Newsweek on Iraqi army drone display

By Atlantic Council

China Defense Technologies

In the News

May 8, 2024

Fontenrose quoted in the Guardian on Saudi deal with the United States excluding Israel

By Atlantic Council

Artificial Intelligence Israel

In the News

May 8, 2024

Bakir in Middle East Eye: War on Gaza: How Israel relies on foreign fighters to carry out its war crimes

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

May 8, 2024

Alkhatib in Newsweek: 30 Years and Thousands of Lives Too Late, Hamas Considers Compromise – Opinion

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

May 8, 2024

Zeneli featured in The National Interest on Italy’s G7 presidency

By Valbona Zeneli

On May 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative non-resident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli wrote an article in The National Interest discussing Italy’s G7 presidency and the future of the Mediterranean region.   

International Organizations Southern & Southeastern Europe

In the News

May 8, 2024

Eftimiades quoted in Nikkei Asia

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades was quoted in Nikkei Asia in an article about suspected Chinese spies in Germany and the UK.

China Germany

In the News

May 7, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg Radio to discuss Israeli troop withdrawals from Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

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May 7, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg’s Balance of Power Podcast to discuss Israel troops withdrawals from Khan Younis

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

May 7, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg Television to discuss a potential Israeli invasion of Rafah

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management