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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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Mar 20, 2026

Temnycky in the Hill: Congress can boost US trade and strike a blow to Iran with Azerbaijan’s help

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Conflict Europe & Eurasia

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Mar 20, 2026

Karatnycky in the American Spectator: Russia’s vulnerabilities and Trump’s chance for peace in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

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Mar 20, 2026

Karatnycky in Foreign Policy: Ukraine and the paradox of national conservatism

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

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Mar 20, 2026

Hook in the Hill: Business with dictators is a security risk America has fallen for before

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

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Mar 20, 2026

Hook in the Hill: No peace in Ukraine until Russia returns its children

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

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Mar 20, 2026

Grigas in Novaya Gazeta Europe: NATO’s next test

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia NATO

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Mar 20, 2026

Cohen in Forbes: Top 5 Russian energy trends to watch in 2026

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Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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Mar 20, 2026

Cohen in Forbes: Questions remain about Russian oil in US-India trade deal

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Europe & Eurasia India

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Mar 20, 2026

Cohen in Forbes: Russia and Iran are reshaping regional power in crisis and confrontation

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Iran

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Mar 20, 2026

Carpenter in Foreign Affairs: The postliberal superpower

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