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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

Jan 18, 2022

Manning in SpyTalk: US Signaling Putin that Ukraine Will Be Bloody

By Atlantic Council

On January 18, Manning was quoted in a SpyTalk article regarding the behavior of Russian president Vladimir Putin and what the US response might be. “The diplomatic game of chicken between Russia and the U.S. appears to be rolling toward a violent climax, with a U.S. official warning Tuesday that the situation is ‘extremely dangerous,’ and that Russia could invade […]

Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jan 18, 2022

Wazim Mowla and Pepe Zhang in the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Latin America and the Caribbean’s Asymmetrical Engagement with China during the COVID-19 Pandemic

On January 18, 2022, Wazim Mowla and Pepe Zhang co-authored an article in the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, "Latin America and the Caribbean's Asymmetrical Engagement with China during the COVID-19 Pandemic."

Caribbean Civil Society

In the News

Jan 18, 2022

Dagres’ report on social media in Iran mentioned in The Cyber Wire

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jan 17, 2022

Ullman in The Hill: Is Russia or China a bigger threat?

In the News

Jan 17, 2022

Slavin quoted in Mehr News on trade relations between China and Iran in the face of US sanctions

By Atlantic Council

China Iran

In the News

Jan 17, 2022

Wieslander interviewed on Gotland’s strategic importance by Belgian VRT

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jan 16, 2022

Riaz quoted in The Daily Star: Leahy law poses new challenge to Dhaka

By South Asia Center

Bangladesh Political Reform

In the News

Jan 16, 2022

Nia joins Christopher Sweat’s podcast to discuss international law and human rights in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights International Norms

In the News

Jan 16, 2022

Fulton quoted in South China Morning Post on China’s Middle East policy

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 15, 2022

Akhtar joins Al Jazeera English to discuss Pakistan’s new National Security Policy

By South Asia Center

National Security Pakistan