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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

May 25, 2022

Kroenig in the news on Taiwan and strategic ambiguity

By Atlantic Council

Matt Kroenig comments on President Biden and strategic ambiguity toward Taiwan.

China Conflict

In the News

May 24, 2022

Slavin quoted in The New Arab on how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is strengthening Iran’s influence in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Extremism

In the News

May 24, 2022

Lipsky quoted in CNN Business on how greater fragmentation of the global economy will negatively impact supply chains and increase volatility

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Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

In the News

May 24, 2022

Schuman in the Atlantic: China is doing Biden’s work for him

By Atlantic Council

On May 24, 2022, Global China Hub senior fellow Michael Schuman published an article in The Atlantic, “China Is Doing Biden’s Work for Him”. “Beijing will have to woo the world with more than money. Chinese leaders are attempting to promote their own values and norms—of the authoritarian persuasion—on the global stage. That’s won China […]

China East Asia

In the News

May 24, 2022

Asat quoted in Al Jazeera on the UN human rights chief’s response to the treatment of the Uyghur population in Xinjiang

By Atlantic Council

China Human Rights

In the News

May 24, 2022

Katz quoted in Arabi21 on how NATO may assuage Turkey to accept the membership of Sweden and Finland

By Atlantic Council

Arabic NATO Partnerships

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May 24, 2022

Klain speaks with TICKER NEWS on being sanctioned by the Kremlin

By Atlantic Council

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May 24, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Axios on US CBDC development in relation to other major central banks

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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May 24, 2022

Graham quoted in The Dispatch on the US incentivizing countries to join the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and increase cooperation

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Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

May 23, 2022

Dr Chhibber on economic planning in India

Economy & Business India