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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 11, 2022

Lipsky quoted in the Washington Post on ASEAN leaders’ reaction to US interest rate hikes

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Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

In the News

Nov 11, 2022

Khakova joins DW to discuss energy security in an insecure world

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 11, 2022

Wieslander in Chatham House interview:”How will Sweden’s right turn affect its foreign policy priorities?”

Although the Sweden Democrats are not formally part of Sweden’s new government, the ruling minority coalition will depend on parliamentary support from the far-right party, giving them influence over government policy for the first time. This represents a clear shift to the right for a country with a long history of social democratic governments. How will this change […]

Elections Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 10, 2022

Wieslander speaks to Sveriges Radio “Russia Correspondents” podcast

“Tough rhetoric and warnings from Putin have not been matched” by the movement of tactical nuclear weapons, Anna Wieslander said, giving her analysis of Russian nuclear threats.

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Nov 9, 2022

Mark and CBDC tracker cited in Wired on China’s leadership with digital currencies

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Nov 8, 2022

Younus in Dawn: Debt trap: What the Pakistan govt can learn from the Jodia Bazar ecosystem

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Digital Policy Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 8, 2022

Auerswald and Zysk in Insider: Russia’s militarization of the Arctic

On November 8, TSI NRSFs David Auerswald and Katarzyna Zysk were quoted in Insider discussing implications of Russia’s militarization in the Artic.

Europe & Eurasia Northern Europe

In the News

Nov 8, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited by Forbes India on the Reserve Bank of India exploring CBDCs

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Nov 7, 2022

China Pathfinder Project cited by the Middle East Institute on China’s economic outlook

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 5, 2022

Riaz in The Bonik Barta: বর্তমান অর্থনৈতিক সংকট এড়াতে রাজনীতিতে সব পক্ষের উপস্থিতি জরুরি

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Economy & Business