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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

Nov 17, 2022

CBDC tracker cited by Jumpstart magazine on international digital currency efforts

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 17, 2022

Sakhi published in Kroc Institute: Afghanistan requires a national and regional dialogue based on the principle of inclusivity

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

In the News

Nov 16, 2022

Roberts in Bloomberg, Foreign Affairs, and CNN

On November 15, IPSI Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was featured in Foreign Affairs Asks the Experts, on whether the United States should adopt an official policy pledging the use of military force to defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion. On November 14, in a Bloomberg Businessweek Podcast, he shared his thoughts […]

China Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 16, 2022

Wieslander interviewed by Sveriges Radio on missile striking Poland

“Ukraine has a right to self defence,” Anna Wieslander said to Sveriges Radio. This incident would not have occurred “if Russia was not attacking Ukraine.”

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Nov 15, 2022

Deni in The Conversation and Al Jazeera: quoted on NATO’s article 4 and 5 commitments

On November 15, TSI NRSF John Deni was quoted on NATO Articles 4 and 5 commitments in the wake of missiles straying into Poland. Quotes from the article were also picked up by Al Jazeera.

Europe & Eurasia Missile Defense

In the News

Nov 15, 2022

Younus in Dawn: Terrorism and toys: A tale of two national action plans

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 15, 2022

Cryptocurrency Regulation Tracker cited in Formiche

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 15, 2022

Samad in American Council on Women, Peace, and Security: Women, peace and security and the US continued role in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 15, 2022

Graham cited in Devdiscourse on Xi’s decision making and its impact on global growth

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 15, 2022

Lipsky quoted in USA Today on how President Biden will navigate relationships with world leaders at the G20 summit

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Economy & Business G20