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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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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 19, 2022

Nasr in Foreign Affairs: Iran Nuclear Talks Likely to Resume After Biden’s Mideast Trip

By Atlantic Council

Iran Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Khan in The New Times: Women Deliver 2023 Conference: Why Rwanda?

By Atlantic Council

Africa South & Central Africa

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Nasr in The News International: Manufacturing a Policy

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy South Asia

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Sakhi in The Hill: The Taliban has failed to gain legitimacy — what can be done?

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Nawaz on Riazul Haq: Civil military tussle & way forward for Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Nooruddin in The Journal of Public Space: Accessibility Policy and the Design of the Mumbai Metro

By Atlantic Council

India Resilience & Society

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Slavin interviewed on VOA Russia about Putin’s visit to Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Atlantic Council delegation arrives in Taiwan

On July 18, Taiwan Today and Taiwan News featured 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 Center for Strategy and Security. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), who regard Secretary […]

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Atlantic Council delegation to visit Taiwan

On July 18, Focus Taiwan featured 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 Center for Strategy and Security. The delegation will meet with senior government officials, think tanks, and business […]

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jul 18, 2022

Charai in The Hill: Biden’s Middle East pledge couldn’t have come at a better time

By Ahmed Charai

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy