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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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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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In the News

Mar 20, 2022

Lipsky quoted in the Wire China on China’s cross-border interbank payment system (CIPS)

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China Digital Policy

In the News

Mar 19, 2022

Kroenig in RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland on Russian nuclear posturing

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig analyzes Russian nuclear posturing and advocates for US expansion of tactical nuclear options. 

Nuclear Deterrence Russia

In the News

Mar 19, 2022

Katz in The National: Why Russia Upended the Iran Deal Talks, And Then Backed Down

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 19, 2022

Ellinas in CyprusMail, “Ukraine war: impact on oil & gas markets”

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Mar 19, 2022

Slavin quoted in TRT World on Israel’s position on US-Iran talks and it’s resistance to lifting of sanctions on Iranian forces

By Atlantic Council

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Iran

In the News

Mar 19, 2022

EmpowerME’s event on entrepreneurship in MENA was mentioned in The National Business

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

In the News

Mar 19, 2022

Qaddour quoted Politics Today on Syria’s collaboration with Russia during Ukraine crisis

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Corruption

In the News

Mar 19, 2022

Wieslander speaks about Gotland’s bolstered defences to Belgian VRT

By Anna Wieslander

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Mar 18, 2022

Dean in the Guardian on Australian defense spending

By Atlantic Council

Peter Dean comments on the importance of defense spending in the 2022 Australian elections.

Defense Industry Elections

In the News

Mar 18, 2022

Brooks on Real Time with Bill Maher on US cybersecurity

By Atlantic Council

Max Brooks discusses US cybersecurity and Russian gray zone operations on Real Time with Bill Maher.

Cybersecurity Disinformation