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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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In the News

Jun 9, 2022

Preble on Net Assessment: Competition in the Pacific

By Atlantic Council

On June 9, Christopher Preble and his co-hosts discussed the Pacific Islands on the Net Assessment podcast. Beijing has sought, but thus far failed, to strike a deal with 10 of the islands. Meanwhile, US leaders are promising to devote more time and attention to the region. What is at stake? Can US leaders deliver […]

Australia China

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

Bociurkiw in CNN Opinion: Why I’m ditching my comfy Canadian lifestyle for Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

Shapiro quoted in AP News on the Biden administration’s move to establish diplomatic ties with Palestine

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

Azodi quoted in Al-Monitor on Egypt’s recent development of their nuclear sector

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

Shapiro quoted in The Washington Post on the Biden administration’s move to strengthen ties with Palestine

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Bitcoin.com on countries exploring CBDCs

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

Shapiro quoted in AP News on the Biden administration taking steps towards reestablishing a US consulate in Jerusalem

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

Shapiro interviewed on CNBC about Saudi Arabia beginning to view Israel as a ‘potential partner’

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

Sales joined US Senate Committee on Homeland Security Hearing to discuss domestic extremism and white supremacist violence

By Atlantic Council

Americas Extremism

In the News

Jun 8, 2022

Kroenig in Fox News on Iran’s development of nuclear weapons

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Fox News discussing Iran's continued attempts to develop a nuclear weapon.

Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation