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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

Sep 6, 2022

Roberts Discusses Li Keqiang and Xi Jinping in SupChina

On August 26, Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts published an article, “The Li vs Xi silly season,” in SupChina. In this article, Roberts warns against believing gossip about Li Keqiang challenging Xi Jinping, as “Xi almost certainly will continue on to a third term, making history as the most powerful Chinese leader in generations.” 

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 6, 2022

Aoki quoted in Bloomberg

On August 25, Nonresident Senior Fellow Naoko Aoki was quoted in a Bloomberg article titled, “Japan Set to Become One of World’s Biggest Defense Spenders.” In an interview, Aoki explains that “Japan cannot make itself more secure just by increasing its defense spending.” She further states, “Enhancing Japan’s defense capabilities could appear threatening to others […]

Japan Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 6, 2022

Younus in Dawn: Pakistan’s hybrid regime is coming to an end. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Sep 3, 2022

Riaz in the Daily Star: Citizens’ fundamental rights are not the executive’s choice

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 3, 2022

Chughtai participates in Dogana Social Forum: Voting rights for overseas Pakistanis

By Atlantic Council

Elections Pakistan

In the News

Sep 2, 2022

CBDC tracker cited in World Economic Forum Geo-Economics blog on CBDCs’ potential to improve financial inclusion

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Sep 2, 2022

Riaz interviewed by The Daily Ittefaq: অতীতের রুশ সাম্রাজ্যের পুনঃপ্রতিষ্ঠা চাইছেন পুতিন: আলী রীয়াজ

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 2, 2022

Shahid writes for South Asia Voices: Geopolitical maneuvering of Nepal’s tourism sector

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Indo-Pacific

In the News

Sep 2, 2022

Goldwyn in New York Times: South African Villagers Win Suit to Halt Shell’s Oil Exploration

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Sep 2, 2022

Kroenig on CNBC discussing the prospect of great-power conflict

By Atlantic Council

On September 1, Scowcroft Center acting director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed on CNBC’s “The News with Shepard Smith” discussing why the chances of great-power conflict between the US, Russia, and China may be increasing.

China Politics & Diplomacy