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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 7, 2022

Sloan in Newsweek: Why Finland joining NATO is easier than Ukraine despite Russia threats

By Stanley Sloan

Stanley Sloan discusses the process for Finland to join NATO.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 7, 2022

Kepe in Huffington Post: Civilian resistance is key to Ukraine’s defense

By Marta Kepe

Marta Kepe discusses the role of civil resistance in the Ukrainian war effort.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 7, 2022

Cohen joins Bloomberg to discuss Russian military strategy in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 7, 2022

Shapiro mentioned in the Jewish Insider on security parallels between Ukraine and Israel amidst Russian invasion

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 7, 2022

Manning in VOA: Experts: North Korea’s nuclear warning likely to toughen Washington-Seoul stance

By Atlantic Council

On April 7, Robert Manning was quoted in a Voice of America article on the impact of recent North Korean behavior on the strength of the US relationship with South Korea. “Experts think Suh’s remarks reveal frustration with North Korea’s continuing to dial up tension despite Moon’s diplomatic overtures and peace efforts since taking office […]

East Asia English

In the News

Apr 7, 2022

Melcangi quoted in the Italian Institute for International Political Studies on the rapidly deteriorating condition of Tunisia’s democracy

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Democratic Transitions

In the News

Apr 7, 2022

Cohen in The Wall Street Journal: The U.S. Can Win Over Russia’s Neighbors

"Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine has provided the U.S. with a critical opportunity to diminish Russia’s influence over its neighbors by giving them technical assistance, economic development and security that neither Moscow or Beijing can." Writes Ariel Cohen.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 6, 2022

Slavin in Mediterranean Dialogues: To Deal or not to Deal: JCPOA at a Crossroads

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Iran

In the News

Apr 6, 2022

Slavin quoted in the Daily Mail on concerns about Iran nuclear deal in Congress

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Extremism

In the News

Apr 6, 2022

Azodi quoted in Al Jazeera on internal pressures and concerns for Iran and the US as they near a nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion International Norms