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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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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

Nov 22, 2021

Daoud in Haaretz: Lebanon Now Wants Help From the Jews It Pushed Out. What Chutzpah

By Atlantic Council

Lebanon Middle East

In the News

Nov 22, 2021

Ullman in The Hill: America’s flawed foreign policy thinking

In the News

Nov 22, 2021

Goldwyn quoted in Politico on Biden gasoline troubles

By David L. Goldwyn

Energy Markets & Governance Oil and Gas

In the News

Nov 22, 2021

Deni in Defense News: If the Russian military crashes through a forest, will NATO hear a sound?

By John R. Deni

Deni writes in Defense News on the role that the NATO Response Force might have in responding to Russia's military buildup around Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Nov 22, 2021

Shullman interviewed by Francesco Bechis in Formiche

By Atlantic Council

On November 22, 2021, Francesco Bechis interviewed David O. Shullman for Formiche about US-China relations, Taiwan, Europe’s role in the Indo-Pacific, and more.

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 22, 2021

Bryza in The Financial Times: Letter: Russia’s Ukraine build-up looks like reprise of Georgia invasion

Russia Ukraine

In the News

Nov 21, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford debate Russia’s military buildup near Ukraine and discuss solutions to the Belarus-Poland border crisis

By Atlantic Council

On November 19, 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 debate intentions behind Russia’s latest military buildup near Ukraine and discuss possible solutions to the Belarus-Poland border crisis, including short-term liberalization of […]

Crisis Management Eastern Europe

In the News

Nov 21, 2021

Sullivan in The National News: You need to worry about your ‘virtual water’ consumption

By Paul Sullivan

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Nov 20, 2021

Nasr with NPR Capradio News: Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Iran Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Nov 20, 2021

Nasr with NPR Illinois FM 91.9: Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Iran Nuclear Deterrence