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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.

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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

Jul 30, 2022

Kadhim quoted in New York Times on changes in the Iraqi Parliament

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Political Reform

In the News

Jul 30, 2022

Daoud quoted in The Times of Israel about recent developments on Hezbollah

By Atlantic Council

Lebanon Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 28, 2022

Slavin quoted in Illinois Newsroom on the effects of maximum pressure sanctions on Iran

By Atlantic Council

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Iran

In the News

Jul 28, 2022

Stodder in the Hill on gun legislation

By Atlantic Council

Seth Stodder looks at gun control legislation efforts in the context of recent mass shootings.

Crisis Management Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 28, 2022

Panikoff quoted in DefenseOne on the CHIPS Act

By Atlantic Council

Americas Technology & Innovation

In the News

Jul 28, 2022

Bociurkiw in CNN Opinion: Odesa used to be known for two things – the port and raucous hedonism

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 28, 2022

Shahid featured in 9DASHLINE: Bangladesh’s manoeuvring of climate change geopolitics

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Jul 28, 2022

Pavel on Speaker Pelosi’s potential trip to Taiwan

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel discusses the politics of Speaker Pelosi's possible trip to Taiwan and the Pentagon's response.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 28, 2022

Pavel in Associated Press and CBS News on Taiwan

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel discusses the politics of Speaker Pelosi's possible trip to Taiwan and the Pentagon response.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 27, 2022

Shin in Foreign Policy: Reconstruction partners must be careful not to hand money to kleptocrats

By Atlantic Council

On May 23, 2022, Europe Center Research Assistant Francis Shin published an article in Foreign Policy, “Corruption Could Mean Ukraine Loses a Future Peace”. “The EU and other donors party to the Ukraine Solidarity Trust Fund should form an active oversight body within the fund over how it awards contracts. This is to ensure aid […]

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