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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

Feb 21, 2022

Friedlander quoted in The New York Times on the sanctions rollout

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 21, 2022

Lipsky quoted in Bloomberg discussing Eastern Caribbean dollar DCash being offline for 30 days

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Feb 21, 2022

Ambassador Fried quoted in Washington Post on Biden’s trade and investment actions against Russia

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia
Warrick on al-Ghad al-Arabi

In the News

Feb 21, 2022

Thomas Warrick in in al-Ghad al-Arabi on televised Russian rhetoric

By Atlantic Council

Thomas Warrick discusses Putin's military intentions with with Cairo-based al-Ghad al-Arabi.

Conflict Disinformation

In the News

Feb 21, 2022

Wald in The Hill: Five Ways that Biden Could Help Reduce Spiking Consumer Costs at the Pump

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

In the News

Feb 21, 2022

Ashford in War on the Rocks: Russia recognizes breakaway territories in eastern Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

On February 21, Ashford featured on the War on the Rocks Warcast, discussing the Russian recognition of the independence of breakaway territories of Eastern Ukraine. “I spoke with Dr. Emma Ashford to discuss the current military situation on Ukraine’s borders, trans-Atlantic diplomacy, and the implications of additional sanctions on the Russian economy. Emma is a […]

Eastern Europe Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 20, 2022

Bryza for Al Jazeera: Can the Minsk Agreements lead to peace in Ukraine?

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 20, 2022

Bryza for Fox News: Russia-Ukraine tensions similar in ‘many ways’ to past invasions

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 20, 2022

Bryza joins Al Jazeera to discuss path to peace in Ukraine

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 19, 2022

Ambassador Fried interviewed in Fox News on Russia sanctions

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia