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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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In the News

Feb 3, 2022

Fulton quoted in L’indro on China’s growing relations with Saudi Arabia

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 3, 2022

Pearkes quoted in the New York Times on Russia’s economic preparations in anticipation of sanctions

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Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Feb 3, 2022

Sales quoted in CNN on US-led Syria raid and capture of ISIS leader

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 3, 2022

Qaddour quoted in BBC News on recent capture of ISIS leader in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 2, 2022

Amb. Siddique with The American Bazaar: We must share Covid-19 vaccines with those who are less fortunate

Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 2, 2022

Katz quoted in Asia Times on Russia-Iran relations

In the News

Feb 2, 2022

Eftimiades in Teller Report on Chinese espionage

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Nicholas Eftimiades' analysis on Chinese espionage at the Winter Olympics features in the Teller Report.

China Cybersecurity

In the News

Feb 2, 2022

Polymeropoulos in the Washington Examiner on espionage

By Atlantic Council

Marc Polymeropoulos explains the difference between real-world espionage and the movies.

Intelligence United States and Canada

In the News

Feb 2, 2022

Schuman in The Atlantic: These Beijing Olympics send a much darker message

By Atlantic Council

On February 2, 2022, Michael Schuman published an article in The Atlantic, “These Beijing Olympics Send a Much Darker Message.” The article explores how “the China of 2022 is not the China of 2008, and the Olympics are making that all too clear.”

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 2, 2022

Tran quoted in the South China Morning Post on the implications of a stronger strategic alliance between Russia and China

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China Economy & Business