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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 17, 2022

Herbst in The Hill: The US must arm Ukraine now, before it’s too late

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Aug 16, 2022

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico: The security implications of China’s aggression towards Taiwan

China Security & Defense

In the News

Aug 16, 2022

Grundman in Aviation Week on defense innovation

By Atlantic Council

Steven Grundman comments on the challenges of embracing defense innovation

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

In the News

Aug 16, 2022

Slavin quoted in Formiche on whether the US will accept new terms for the Iran nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Iran Italian

In the News

Aug 16, 2022

Nawaz on Geo News: Pakistan’s Independence Day

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Indo-Pacific

In the News

Aug 16, 2022

Ellinas quoted in The National on Turkey’s role in the European Energy Crisis

By Charles Ellinas

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Aug 16, 2022

Dr. Sakhi in The National Interest: The cost of engaging the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 16, 2022

Sakhi published in The National Interest: Do not engage the Taliban for free

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Extremism

In the News

Aug 15, 2022

Hakimi in Chatham House: Afghanistan: one year of Taliban rule

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Civil Society

In the News

Aug 15, 2022

Dagres quoted in the National News on the rise of Iran-sponsored plots in the US

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy