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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

Apr 19, 2022

Culver and Lin in Foreign Policy: China’s Taiwan plans may get faster and deadlier

By Atlantic Council

On April 19, 2022, Global China Hub nonresident senior fellow John K. Culver and CSIS China Power Project director Bonny Lin published an article in Foreign Policy, “China’s Taiwan Plans May Get Faster and Deadlier”. In the article, Culver and Lin argue that it is possible that the Ukraine conflict “may introduce some near-term uncertainty […]

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 19, 2022

Cohen quoted in the Ciper Brief on energy impacts of European embargo on Russian oil

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 19, 2022

Event with India’s Finance Minister featured in The Hindu

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Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 19, 2022

Arbit quoted in the Haaretz on Israel foreign policy interests in US-Saudi relations

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Israel

In the News

Apr 18, 2022

Wald quoted in The Intercept on Saudi oil production

Middle East Oil and Gas

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Apr 18, 2022

Chamlou joins VOA Farsi to discuss Iran’s recent economic developments with the IMF and World Bank

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Farsi

In the News

Apr 18, 2022

Nia joins WNYC Studios to discuss international law and Russian war crimes in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 18, 2022

Deni in ERR: US security experts: Strategy to defend the Baltics needs to be overhauled

By John R. Deni

John Deni offers recommendations for improving NATO defense posture in the Baltic states.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 18, 2022

Konaev in NPR on the Mariupol front

By Atlantic Council

Margarita Konaev discusses the strategic significance of Mariupol to the Russian southeastern campaign, and its value as a Ukrainian “stronghold of resistance.” 

Conflict Media

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Apr 18, 2022

Kroenig in POLITICO on US grand strategy

By Atlantic Council

POLITICO highlights an appearance from Matthew Kroenig in an episode of the Vandenberg Coalition Series on the Future of Conservative Foreign Policy.

National Security United States and Canada