About the Council

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

Mar 29, 2022

Shapiro quoted in Noticias de Israel on joining the Atlantic Council’s Israel Initiative

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Israel Middle East

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Mar 29, 2022

Sales in Fox News: Iran nuclear talks: Biden shouldn’t turn a blind eye to terrorism to secure deal

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Extremism Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Mar 29, 2022

Marczak quoted in the Boston Globe on using oil as leverage to restore democracy in Venezuela

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Geopolitics & Energy Security Latin America

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Mar 29, 2022

Lipner quoted in The Octavian Report on Israel’s growing role in Ukraine

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Europe & Eurasia Israel

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Mar 29, 2022

Plitsas in CT Insider on Ukrainian evacuation

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Alex Plitsas aids Ukrainian refugees and coordinates donations of ballistic armor to Ukraine to support the war effort.

Conflict Crisis Management

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Mar 29, 2022

Shapiro quoted in Times of Israel on Israel’s meeting with Arab nations at Negev Summit and priorities on Iran nuclear deal

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Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Mar 29, 2022

Sales in Fox News: Iran nuclear talks: Biden shouldn’t turn a blind eye to terrorism to secure deal

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Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Iran

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Mar 29, 2022

Dean in the Conversation on Australia’s FY 2022 budget

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Peter J. Dean breaks down Australia's 2022 fiscal year budget.

Australia Defense Policy

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Mar 28, 2022

Nooruddin in the Wall Street Journal: China, India try to improve ties damaged by deadly border crash

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China India

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Mar 28, 2022

Younus on Asia Stream: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Problem

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Pakistan