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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 24, 2022

Ellinas quoted in EkoTrent on Mediterranean natural gas reserves

By Charles Ellinas

Europe & Eurasia Oil and Gas

In the News

Aug 24, 2022

Khan quoted in Al Jazeera: Qatar to invest $3bn in Pakistan economy

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Middle East

In the News

Aug 24, 2022

Younus quoted in Al Jazeera: Qatar to invest $3bn in Pakistan economy

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Middle East

In the News

Aug 23, 2022

Sullivan quoted in VOA News on diplomatic relations in the Middle East

By Paul Sullivan

Iran Middle East

In the News

Aug 22, 2022

Dagres in Tortoise: Sensemaker – Shadow war

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Iran

In the News

Aug 22, 2022

Nasr quoted in Global Echo: No one has been held accountable for the catastrophic Afghanistan withdrawal

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 22, 2022

Svetlova quoted in the Wall Street Journal on current Israel and Russia relations

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 22, 2022

Herbst in The Hill: More support is need for Ukraine’s Territorial Defense Force

By Atlantic Council

National Security Security & Defense

In the News

Aug 22, 2022

Charai in The Hill: America, are you alright? Asking for the world

By Ahmed Charai

America does not only belong to itself. The world, too, is a stakeholder in America’s fate. And so, these days, the world watches America with worry. On every continent, there are thousands of political and business leaders, like me, who gaze upon the United States with admiring eyes. This is not just because history has […]

Africa Americas

In the News

Aug 22, 2022

Mark quoted in the Washington Examiner on prospects for a US-Taiwan trade deal

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business