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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

May 26, 2022

Sadat speaks at Humans to Mars on space diplomacy

By Atlantic Council

Mir Sadat discusses space diplomacy and security at the 2022 Humans to Mars Summit.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

In the News

May 25, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Reuters on countries that are exploring, piloting or have launched central bank digital currencies

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

May 25, 2022

Konaev in the news on artificial intelligence and the Department of Defense.

By Atlantic Council

Margarita Konaev comments on the Department of Defense's implementation of artificial intelligence.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

May 25, 2022

Polymeropoulos in the Washington Examiner on gun control

By Atlantic Council

Marc Polymeropoulos discusses his long career in public service and motivation to speak up on the gun control debate.

Extremism National Security

In the News

May 25, 2022

Kroenig in the Chicago Tribune on the war in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Matt Kroenig discusses the various options to end the war in Ukraine.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

May 25, 2022

Warrick in Newsy on the Uvalde, Texas shooting

By Atlantic Council

Tom Warrick describes how the Department of Homeland Security responded to the active shooter incident in Uvalde, TX.

Non-Traditional Threats United States and Canada

In the News

May 25, 2022

Shapiro quoted in Haaretz on the how the Red Sea islands could normalize Israel-Saudi relations

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Israel

Insights & Impact

May 25, 2022

McCord in NYTimes: Uvalde, Buffalo and the Semiautomatic Weapons That Terrorize Us

By Atlantic Council

Americas Civil Society

In the News

May 25, 2022

Asat in Lawfare: When do we call Russian atrocities a genocide?

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 25, 2022

Fergizer mentioned in Jewish Insider on Israeli CEOs flying to Casablanca, Morocco to offer advice on startup culture

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Israel