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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 24, 2022

KF Journalist Fellow Lawler featured in Axios

On June 23, 2022, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Dave Lawler published an article, “Looming North Korea nuclear test leaves U.S., South Korea waiting for bad news,” in Axios. Following a roundtable discussion with Korean thought leaders, including Dr. Chung-in Moon, chair of the Sejong Institute think tank, Lawler shares insights on the threat of […]

Korea Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 24, 2022

Vyas in GW Media Relations: George Washington University Experts Available to Comment on the Supreme Court Abortion Decision

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights Resilience & Society

In the News

Jun 24, 2022

Lipsky cited in USA Today on the legal and economic difficulties of liquidating frozen assets ahead of upcoming G7 summit

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Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jun 24, 2022

Lichfield cited in La Stampa on the impact of sanctions on Russia’s economy

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Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jun 24, 2022

Lipsky cited in ABC 7 Amarillo on the oil market shock, and the impact of sanctions on Russia’s economy

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 24, 2022

Lichfield cited in The Washington Times on Russia’s leverage against the West in the war on Ukraine

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Belarus Brazil

In the News

Jun 24, 2022

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s special address at Atlantic Council cited in Bloomberg on the prospects and impacts of friend-shoring

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 24, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Congressman Jim Himes’ white paper on countries exploring CBDCs

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Jun 23, 2022

Cole in Politico on defense acquisition and bureaucracy

By Atlantic Council

August Cole discusses defense procurement and the challenges and risks of bureaucracy.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

In the News

Jun 23, 2022

Stefanini quoted in Financial Times: Ukraine weighs up impact of EU leaders’ trip to Kyiv

By Stefano Stefanini

Stefano Stefanini was quoted in a Financial Times article: although Ukraine's priority is obtaining weapons, Draghi, Scholz, and Macron's support for the country's EU membership bid is symbolically significant.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia