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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

Jun 30, 2022

Lichfield cited in Marketplace on the risks of imposing a price cap, and Russian leverage from oil and gas revenue

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China Economy & Business

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Jun 30, 2022

CBDC tracker cited in Reuters on countries exploring CBDCs in light of advancements to Taiwan’s pilot program

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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Jun 30, 2022

Graham cited in International Banker on the lack of incentives in the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

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Australia Central Asia

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Jun 30, 2022

Lipsky cited in the Wall Street Journal on G7 leaders’ discussions of shared economic problems

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Economy & Business Elections

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Jun 30, 2022

Lipsky cited in Associated Press on the low likelihood of G7 summit coordination to successfully address inflation

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Economy & Business European Union

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Jun 30, 2022

Lipsky cited in NBC News on G7 leaders’ discussions of alternative oil sources

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Economy & Business European Union

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Jun 30, 2022

Wieslander speaks at NATO Public Forum in Madrid

On June 29th, Director for Northern Europe Anna Wieslander spoke at the NATO Public Forum in Madrid on the panel “Ambiguous Threats, Determined Responses: Countering Hybrid Threats against NATO Allies.” Ms. Wieslander discussed Sweden’s total-defence strategy along with panelists Lieutenant General Hans-Werner Wiermann, Director General for NATO International Military Staff and Irene Fellin, Special Representative […]

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

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Jun 29, 2022

Dr. Akhtar featured in Business Recorder: ISSI holds seminar on ‘ensuring traditional security through technology optimisation’

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Cybersecurity Defense Technologies

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Jun 29, 2022

Shapiro quoted in NBC News on Biden’s trip to Israel

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Israel Politics & Diplomacy

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Jun 29, 2022

Tabaqchali quoted in Rudaw on the Iraqi banking system

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Iraq Politics & Diplomacy