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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

Aug 2, 2022

Sales interviewed on CBC about the death of Ayman al-Zawahri

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 2, 2022

Azodi quoted in Middle East Eye about the state of Iranian sanctions

By Atlantic Council

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Iran

In the News

Aug 2, 2022

Eftimiades on the Spectator on Chinese espionage

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades discussed the scale of Chinese espionage infiltrating Western society.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 1, 2022

Yevgeniya Gaber join Al Monitor podcast to discuss Turkey’s role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 1, 2022

Kroenig and Ashford debate Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan trip and strategic ambiguity

On July 29, Foreign Policy published its biweekly "It's Debatable" column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford assessing the latest news in international affairs. In their latest column, they debate Speaker Pelosi's upcoming Taiwan trip, US strategic ambiguity towards China and Taiwan, and the future of Sino-US relations.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 1, 2022

Shapiro interviewed in Al-Monitor Podcast about Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 31, 2022

Kumar interviewed by Token Post on global CBDC development

Read the full interview transcript here.

China Digital Currencies

In the News

Jul 31, 2022

Center research cited in Defense One on US semiconductor manufacturing capacity

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 31, 2022

Nonresident senior fellow Jeremy Mark cited in New York Times on China’s state-driven lending model

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 31, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Axios on countries exploring digital currencies

Read the full article here.

China Digital Currencies