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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 15, 2022

Wieslander speaks with France 24 on shifting Swedish & Finnish public opinion towards NATO

By Anna Wieslander

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has succeeded in persuading many in Finland and Sweden that future NATO membership is in their national interest.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Mar 15, 2022

Tran cited in Lowy Institute on China potentially decoupling with the US and other Western states

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 14, 2022

Kroenig in Providence on Russia’s nuclear threat

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig discusses Russia, Ukraine, and potential nuclear outcomes.

Arms Control Conflict

In the News

Mar 14, 2022

Blakemore quoted in S&P Global on Energy Supply Chains

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Mar 14, 2022

Qaddour mentioned in Lawfare on her testimony at The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

Mar 14, 2022

Katz in The Hill: The Russian military should overthrow Putin — for Russia’s sake and it’s own

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 14, 2022

Qaddour quoted in Al-Monitor on Ukraine war’s effects on Syrian humanitarian aid access

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Corruption

In the News

Mar 14, 2022

Slavin quoted in Tehran Times on potential economic opportunities for Iran through the JCPOA

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Mar 14, 2022

Shahid featured in Great Decisions 2022 on the Quad Alliance

By Atlantic Council

In the News

Mar 14, 2022

Fernandes featured in Daiji World: US Government selects Indian Physician for Climate crisis, public health deliberation

By Atlantic Council