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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

Jul 21, 2022

Preble on Net Assessment: Active denial or in denial?

By Atlantic Council

On July 21, Christopher Preble joined his co-hosts on the War on the Rocks Net Assessment podcast to debate the Quincy Institute’s new report on US defense strategy in Asia. They applaud the report for presenting a detailed plan and for highlighting the areas of both agreement and disagreement among the authors. They questioned the political […]

China Crisis Management

In the News

Jul 21, 2022

Wide coverage of Atlantic Council delegation in Taiwan continues

On July 20, the Atlantic Council delegation trip to Taiwan received coverage by an array of news outlets across the world, including Taipei Times, Taiwan Today, NHK World – Japan, and Stars and Stripes. Taipei Times featured the delegation leader, former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, on the front page, highlighting his examination of […]

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jul 21, 2022

Stefanini featured in Taiwanese news and Italy’s Agenzia Nova

On July 19-20, Taiwan News, Radio Taiwan International, and Agenzia Nova featured Stefano Stefanini, who travelled to Taiwan as a member of the Atlantic Council delegation. In reference to former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s statement that “a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency,” Stefanini emphasizes that it would be an international matter.

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jul 20, 2022

Katz quoted in VOA Russia on Putin’s visit to Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 20, 2022

Katz interviewed on CBS News about Putin’s visit to Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jul 20, 2022

Vyas quoted in GW Today: GW joins area colleges and universities in the fight against gun violence

By Atlantic Council

Resilience & Society United States and Canada

In the News

Jul 20, 2022

Atlantic Council delegation featured by news outlets in Japan, China, and Taiwan

On July 19, the Atlantic Council delegation in Taiwan was featured by news outlets across Japan, China, and Taiwan, including Kyodo News, South China Morning Post, Taiwan News, Taipei Times, and Focus Taiwan. Articles highlight the delegation’s meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen, in which the delegation leader and former US Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, […]

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jul 20, 2022

Nasr quoted in Heromag: Putin visits Iran, for talks including Turkey’s Erdogan

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 20, 2022

President Tsai meets Atlantic Council delegation

On July 19, the Office of the President for the Republic of China (Taiwan) released a synopsis of President Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting with Atlantic Council delegates Mark Esper, former US Secretary of Defense, Stefano Stefanini, former Permanent Representative of Italy to NATO, and Barry Pavel, Senior Vice President and Director of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft […]

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Shapiro quoted in Mondoweiss on Biden’s recent trip to Israel and whether it was a success

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy