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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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Jul 24, 2022

Riaz featured in The Daily Star: Ali Riaz, UPL discuss ‘More Than Meets The Eye: Essays on Bangladeshi Politics’

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Democratic Transitions

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Jul 24, 2022

Katz in E-International Relations: Reflections on the American Revolution at almost 250

By Atlantic Council

Americas Politics & Diplomacy

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Jul 24, 2022

Munter quoted in Washington International Diplomatic Academy: Deputy chief of mission: The toughest job in an embassy

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

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Jul 24, 2022

Khan featured in The News International: Default: more noise, less substance

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Pakistan

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Jul 24, 2022

Ammar Habib Khan quoted in The Express Tribune: The rise and fall of Airlift

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Pakistan

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Jul 23, 2022

Slavin quoted in BNR on the likelihood of a Russia-Iran strategic alliance

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

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Jul 23, 2022

Cohen in Forbes: Biden’s Saudi adventure – An oil strategy failure and beyond

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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Jul 22, 2022

Aboudouh quoted in Middle East Eye on China’s rising prominence as a weapons supplier in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Security & Defense

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Jul 22, 2022

Katz in Barrons: Iran can’t afford for Russia to lose in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

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Jul 22, 2022

Bretton Woods 2.0 Project cited in Bretton Woods Project on the need for a new international order

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China Economy & Business