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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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Insights & Impact

Jul 10, 2022

Lipner in Jerusalem Post: Does Biden have moves like Jagger?

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Jul 10, 2022

Eftimiades in the WireChina on China’s space program

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades discusses China's space program and the need for the United States to lead on common rules for operating in space.

China National Security

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Slavin quoted in Stripes on Biden’s potential discussion about a future air defense alliance during his Middle East trip

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Cooper quoted in Middle East Eye on Israeli military officials recent move to Qatar to bolster security ties

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Badi in ISPI: Armed groups no longer – Libya’s competitive political militias

By Atlantic Council

Libya Politics & Diplomacy

Insights & Impact

Jul 8, 2022

Mezran in ISPI: Libya – The Recent History of a Proxy War

By Atlantic Council

Libya Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Nasr in European Council of Foreign Relations: Can the Iran nuclear deal be saved?

By Atlantic Council

European Union Iran

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Shahid in East Asia Forum: India’s Bangladeshi bogeyman

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh India

In the News

Jul 7, 2022

Nawaz in The New World with Dr. Cheema: De-personalize decision making to run Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 7, 2022

Riaz in Business Day: Bangladesh floods expose weak preparations against climate threat

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action