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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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In the News

Aug 26, 2022

Wechsler quoted in Washington Post on the US role in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 26, 2022

Kadhim quoted in Christian Science Monitor about the governmental turmoil in Iraq

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 26, 2022

Dagres quoted in The Washington Post on the merits of the Iran nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Iran Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Aug 26, 2022

Younus interviewed with South Asian Voices: Breaking down Pakistan’s economic and political turbulence

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Economy & Business Pakistan

In the News

Aug 26, 2022

Kroenig in Foreign Policy on a potential new Iran nuclear deal

On August 26, Foreign Policy published its biweekly "It's Debatable" column featuring Scowcroft Center acting director Matthew Kroenig assessing the latest news in international affairs.

Arms Control Iran

In the News

Aug 26, 2022

Wechsler quoted in Blitz on the Biden administration sending troops to Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Security & Defense Ukraine

In the News

Aug 25, 2022

Slavin interviewed on Al Jazeera about the challenges to the Iran nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Iran

In the News

Aug 25, 2022

Slavin interviewed on Al Hurra about the US and Iran in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Iran

In the News

Aug 25, 2022

CBDC tracker cited in Visual Capitalist on countries’ progress developing digital currencies

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China Digital Currencies

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Aug 25, 2022

Younus in Dawn: What Gwadar can learn from India’s Mundra port

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Economy & Business Energy & Environment