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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

Explore the podcast series

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

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

Feb 19, 2025

Michta in 19FortyFive on the impact of EU climate policies on Europe’s economy  

On February 15, Andrew Michta, senior fellow in the GeoStrategy Initiative, was published in 19FortyFive on the effect of the European Union’s climate policies on Europe’s economy. He argues that the European Union’s “overly-ambitious emissions reduction targets” and “rigid climate policy” have stagnated European economic growth and overly burdened its corporations.  

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Feb 18, 2025

Lipsky quoted in CoinGeek on the impact of Trump’s digital assets executive order on CBDC development

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

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Feb 18, 2025

CBDC tracker and event with Fed Governor Waller cited in CoinGeek

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Feb 16, 2025

Busch quoted in The Famuan on the impact of US tariffs on Chinese owned brands

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 15, 2025

Lichfield quoted in Business Insider on Ukraine’s limited defense export opportunities

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Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Feb 14, 2025

Event with Daleep Singh quoted by The Banker on project mBridge

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 14, 2025

Lipsky quoted in Reuters on Trump’s tariff strategy

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Economy & Business International Markets

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Feb 14, 2025

Tannebaum interviewed by Bloomberg on Trump’s offer of talks to Putin

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Economy & Business Russia

In the News

Feb 14, 2025

Tran cited in paper on Chinese technological influence published by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

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China Cybersecurity

In the News

Feb 14, 2025

Busch quoted in Haberturk on Turkey’s exposure to Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

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Economy & Business Trade and tariffs