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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

Jun 24, 2025

Ullman featured in the Hill on possible escalation after US strike on Iran’s nuclear capabilities

On June 24, Atlantic Council Senior Advisor Harlan Ullman published an op-ed in the Hill analyzing the aftermath of the recent US strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. He cautions that the operation may mark the start of increased US engagement rather than a final act.

Iran
Middle East

In the News

Jun 24, 2025

Anna Wieslander on Swedish Radio, Studio Ett

On Tuesday, 24 June, Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe was interviewed by Swedish Radio, Studio Ett, to discuss the priority topics of the NATO summit in The Hague, and address concerns about a potential U.S. drawdown of its military presence in Europe. “Europe must prepare to take on a significantly larger share of the […]

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Jun 24, 2025

Anna Wieslander interviewed by BBC News

On Tuesday, June 24, Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, was interviewed by BBC News to make breaking news from the NATO Summit in The Hague as allies agreed to spend 5% of GDP on defense by 2035.

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Jun 24, 2025

Wieslander on Swedish TV, Aktuellt

On Tuesday, June 24th, Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, appeared on Swedish news program Aktuellt to comment on the NATO summit in The Hague. “Trump is truly the central figure at the meeting and decisive in many ways. The agenda is historically small and narrow, yet what is on the agenda is also historic […]

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Jun 24, 2025

Wieslander interviewed on TV4 Nyhetsmorgon

On Tuesday, June 24, Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, participated in TV4 Nyhetsmorgon to comment on developments from the NATO summit in The Hague. “This summit is, on the one hand, about having a narrow agenda to limit the opportunities for Trump to act unpredictably. At the same time, it also involves a historic […]

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Jun 23, 2025

Lipsky interviewed on CBC on Trump’s missed G7 meetings

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Economy & Business
France

In the News

Jun 23, 2025

Lipsky and Chhangani quoted in Gasworld on coordination efforts at the G7 summit

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Economy & Business
France

Insights & Impact

Jun 23, 2025

Irdi featured on RAI Radio discussing Israel-Iran implications

By Beniamino Irdi

On June 23, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was featured on RAI Radio 1’s Zapping Program discussing implications of the recent Israel-Iran attacks.

Europe & Eurasia
Italian

In the News

Jun 23, 2025

Donovan and Nikoladze cited in CNBC on Chinese oil imports avoiding Western banks

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China
Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 23, 2025

Deni and Arick in Stars and Stripes on NATO’s defense investment pledge

By Ryan Arick, John R. Deni

On June 23, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni and associate director Ryan Arick were quoted in Stars and Stripes on NATO’s new defense investment pledge and how the Alliance should consider new expenditures related to defense and security.