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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.

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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

Dec 22, 2021

Kroenig in Strategic Studies Quarterly on emerging technology and nuclear stability

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig writes on the impact of new technology on strategic stability.

Arms Control China

In the News

Dec 22, 2021

Nia quoted in DawnMENA on the fate of the Iranian nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Iran

In the News

Dec 22, 2021

Dagres quoted in DawnMENA on the fate of the Iranian nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Energy & Environment

In the News

Dec 22, 2021

Slavin quoted in DawnMENA on the fate of the Iranian nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Iran

In the News

Dec 22, 2021

Katz quoted in Svoboda on US negotiations with Russia

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy International Norms

In the News

Dec 22, 2021

Slavin in The Washington Post: We should work more on ‘Plan A’ with Iran before moving to ‘Plan B’

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Energy & Environment

In the News

Dec 21, 2021

Cooper in Breaking Defense on deterrence during Great Power Competition

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Scott Cooper writes on the importance of air power to deterrence in the context of great power competition with Russia and China.

China Conflict

In the News

Dec 21, 2021

NRSF Javid Ahmad in The Hill: Pakistan is opening a dangerous Pandora’s box with the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Indo-Pacific Pakistan

In the News

Dec 21, 2021

Farrand in New Degree Press: The Algerian dream: youth and the quest for dignity

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Human Rights

In the News

Dec 21, 2021

Temnycky in New Eastern Europe: Time to get tough on Russia

By Atlantic Council

Ukraine