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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

Explore the podcast series

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

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

Global Energy Agenda

Jan 20, 2025

Shaffer in Real Clear Energy: “Iran’s Energy Crisis”

By Brenda Shaffer

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Jan 17, 2025

Binnendijk and Vershbow in Foreign Policy on European security in a Trump era

By Hans Binnendijk, Alexander Vershbow

On January 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellows Dr. Hans Binnendijk and Amb. Alexander Vershbow published an op-ed in Foreign Policy mapping out how Europe can help meet the Trump administration’s expectations when it comes to defense funding.  

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Jan 17, 2025

Event with Jan Hatzius featured in SCMP on Trump’s China tariff plans and impacts on the US economy

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 17, 2025

Charai in National Interest: Donald Trump and the New Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 16, 2025

Shaffer quoted by BBC on Turkey’s role in Syria’s reconstruction

By Brenda Shaffer

International Markets Middle East

In the News

Jan 16, 2025

Webster quoted in Barron’s on new sanctions on the Russian oil industry

By Joseph Webster

Economic Sanctions Energy & Environment

In the News

Jan 16, 2025

Wieslander interviewed by Svenska Dagbladet

On Thursday, January 16, Anna Wieslander, director for Northern Europe, was interviewed by Svenska Dagbladet, proposing a Nordic Shield for air and missile defense to secure Northern Europe. Wieslander argued that the heightened security situation can be seen as “an opportunity” and now wants to see even closer cooperation between the countries in the Nordic […]

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Jan 15, 2025

Event with Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh featured in Politico’s National Security Daily newsletter

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 14, 2025

Mark quoted by GZERO on China’s role in semiconductor supply chains and bipartisan support for export controls on chips

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 14, 2025

Donovan quoted by NPR on the impact of sanctions on Russia and its ability to evade them

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business