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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 8, 2022

Ashford in Foreign Affairs: How the war in Ukraine could get much worse

By Atlantic Council

On March 8, along with Joshua Shifrinson of Boston University, Emma Ashford published an article in Foreign Affairs on the war in Ukraine. “The most effective way to curtail the risks of escalation in Europe is to end the conflict in Ukraine. This will be difficult, perhaps impossible, to do in the near term given […]

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 8, 2022

Nia quoted in Jerusalem Post on global campaign to save kidnapped Iranian dissidents

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Human Rights

In the News

Mar 8, 2022

Zarazinski in CoinDesk: National security at stake with Biden’s crypto executive order

"The U.S. administration has an opportunity to take the lead on the future of finance and the internet and restore American credibility in the world" writes Adam Zarazinski

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 7, 2022

Amb. Fried interviewed in Bloomberg’s Balance of Power podcast on the Ukrainian refugee crisis

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Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Mar 7, 2022

Friedlander interviewed on Hidden Forces podcast regarding economic sanctions against Russia

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Crisis Management Defense Policy

In the News

Mar 7, 2022

Friedlander quoted in Politico on economic sanctions against Russian oligarchs

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Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Mar 7, 2022

Plitsas in News12 on stopping the Russian advance in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Alex Plitsas considers non-military measures for deterring the Russian advance.

Defense Policy Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Mar 7, 2022

Hu in Voice of America on information warfare around Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Evanna Hu addresses information operations around Ukraine, and the recent growth of Western narrative dominance.

Disinformation Media

In the News

Mar 7, 2022

Norrlof article published in the Washington Post on SWIFT and sanctions

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Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Mar 7, 2022

Ullman in The Hill: Inside Putin’s brain

Senior Advisor Harlan Ullman discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategy and interests in Ukraine.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy