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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

Mar 24, 2022

Drun in Taiwan News: US must actively counter China’s distortion of UN treaty to isolate Taiwan – think tank report

By Atlantic Council

On March 24, 2022, Global China Hub fellow Jessica Drun’s report was discussed in a Taiwan News article, “US must actively counter China’s distortion of UN treaty to isolate Taiwan: think tank report.”

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Drun quoted in New York Times: China’s push to isolate Taiwan demands US action, report says

By Atlantic Council

On March 24, 2022, Global China Hub fellow Jessica Drun’s German Marshall Fund report with GMF Asia Director Bonnie Glaser was featured in a New York Times article, “China’s push to isolate Taiwan demands US action, report says.”

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Wetzel in Province’s Foreign Policy Provcast on NATO’s strategy in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Tyson Wetzel delves into risk calculations and strategy options for NATO in Ukraine.

Conflict NATO

In the News

Mar 23, 2022

Pavel, Engelke, and Cimmino in the New York Times on the war in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

The New York Times cites analysis on the war in Ukraine by Barry Pavel, Peter Engelke, and Jeffrey Cimmino.

Conflict NATO

In the News

Mar 23, 2022

Pavel in the WSJ, Defense One, Telemundo, and ABC News

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel discusses Russian operations in Ukraine, and cautions against a timid US response.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Mar 23, 2022

Kroenig on CBS, the BBC, and C-SPAN

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig discusses, China’s role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, strategic competition, and NATO options for supporting Ukraine.

China Conflict

In the News

Mar 23, 2022

Cooper featured in PRNewswire

By Atlantic Council

Scott Cooper serves as vice president of strategic advocacy in the Government and Customer Relations division of Peraton.

Civil Society United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 23, 2022

Pelayo quoted in Voice of America on the impacts of the Ukraine crisis on the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Mar 23, 2022

Friedlander interviewed in Zeit Online regarding consequences of sanctions against Russia

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Mar 23, 2022

Grieco in the Washington Examiner: Biden aims to rally support for front-line states in series of high-stakes summits

By Atlantic Council

On March 23, Kelly Grieco was quoted in a Washington Examiner article on President Biden’s high-stakes summits in Brussels. “The response to the crisis could shift the administration’s thinking on America’s role in Europe, Grieco explained. ‘The argument that the United States leadership is a requirement, that we’re the indispensable nation and without us, the […]

Conflict Crisis Management