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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 12, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford debate US global standing under Biden

By Atlantic Council

On December 3, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford assessing the latest news in international affairs. In the column, they discuss the latest Omicron restrictions, assess the Pentagon’s 2021 Global Posture Review and ongoing Iran nuclear deal negotiations, and debate the […]

Africa Arms Control

In the News

Dec 12, 2021

Azodi joins BBC Persian to discuss the implication of Russia’s amassing of troops on the Ukrainian border

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Dec 11, 2021

Katz quoted in South China Morning Post on Putin’s trip to India and what it means for the US and China

By Atlantic Council

China Defense Policy

In the News

Dec 10, 2021

The CBDC Tracker was cited by Yahoo Finance on US leadership on CBDCs

By GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Dec 10, 2021

Azodi quoted in L’Orient Le Jour on new US sanctions on Tehran

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Defense Policy

In the News

Dec 10, 2021

Chilton moderates panel on space warfighting at Mitchell Institute

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense distinguished fellow Kevin Chilton moderates panel on space warfighting at the Mitchell Institute

Space Space Security

In the News

Dec 10, 2021

Lipsky quoted in the Morning Consult on the generational split in opinions regarding regulating cryptocurrency

By Josh Lipsky

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Dec 10, 2021

Friedlander quoted in CNN Politics on the potential sanctioning of Russian energy producers and its consequences

By Julia Friedlander

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Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Dec 10, 2021

Friedlander and Fried quoted by the Financial Review about President Biden’s Summit for Democracy

By Julia Friedlander, Daniel Fried

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Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

In the News

Dec 10, 2021

Lipsky cited in Axios about the upcoming Chilean elections and its ramifications for the copper industry

By Josh Lipsky

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Economy & Business Elections