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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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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

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

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

Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation

In the News

Jun 8, 2022

Slavin quoted in Al Jazeera on the future of the diplomatic track between the US and Iran

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Iran

In the News

Jun 8, 2022

North Africa program’s event mentioned in Jewish Insider

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Middle East North Africa

In the News

Jun 7, 2022

Wetzel in Task and Purpose on targeting in future conflicts

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US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Tyson Wetzel discusses technology, weapons, and targeting in a future near-peer conflict.

China Conflict

In the News

Jun 7, 2022

Nooruddin and Younus in Profit by Pakistan Today: Can coalitions push trough reforms?

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Economy & Business Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jun 7, 2022

Bell quoted in Newsweek on Biden’s compromise with Saudi Arabia, Venezuela

Energy & Environment Latin America

In the News

Jun 7, 2022

Burrows in New Security Beat: Youth disillusionment as a danger to democracy

By Atlantic Council

On June 7, an article co-authored by Mathew Burrows was published by the Wilson Center’s New Security Beat, which discussed the dangers of a growing cohort of youth who feel disillusioned by political failures. “Failing to examine youth engagement trends may be a serious blind spot— and thus a threat to democracy. It is a question […]

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