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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 3, 2022

Wechsler quoted in The Washington Post on US military strategy with Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 2, 2022

Scheunemann in GRID on NATO’s evolution towards China

By Leah Scheunemann

Leah Scheunemann was quoted in GRID discussing NATO's evolution towards China, particularly in the ways China challenges the interests, security and values of NATO.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 2, 2022

Slavin quoted in Responsible Statecraft on a potential Iranian perspective of a future US led air defense alliance in MENA

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jul 2, 2022

Eftimiades in the Financial Times on Chinese intelligence agencies’ recruitment

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades discusses Chinese intelligence agencies' recruitment processes in the Financial Times.

China Intelligence

In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Global Sanctions Dashboard cited in EUAgenda

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Economy & Business English

In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Nikoladze cited in Foundation for the Defense of Democracies on cybersecurity export controls

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Cybersecurity Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Graham cited in USNI News on threats to Ukraine’s wheat supply due to the Russian invasion

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Economy & Business English

In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Gramer featured twice in Foreign Policy upon return from Seoul

After wrapping up one week in Seoul, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Robbie Gramer published two articles in Foreign Policy titled, “As Security Threats Mount, Japan and South Korea Begin (Carefully) Mending Fences” (June 30, 2022) and “Pyongyang’s Not Picking Up the Phone” (June 28, 2022). Based on interviews with South Korean officials and experts […]

Japan Korea

In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Slavin interviewed on Rudaw about the Iran nuclear deal and regional stability

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Townsend in VOA News: Biden thanks Erdogan for Dropping Veto on Sweden, Finland NATO Bids

By James J. Townsend Jr.

Jim Townsend discusses the capabilities and strategic advantages Sweden and Finland will bring to NATO.

Conflict Eastern Europe