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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

Nov 9, 2021

Pavel quoted in CNN on VP Harris’s effort to mend US-France relationship

By Atlantic Council

On November 9, CNN quoted Scowcroft Center director Barry Pavel in a piece about Vice President Kamala Harris’s trip to France to continue to mend the US-France relationship in the aftermath of September’s AUKUS pact.

France Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 9, 2021

Pavel in CNN on the US-French diplomatic relationship

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel provides comments to CNN on the rebuilding of the US-French diplomatic relationship following the

China France

In the News

Nov 9, 2021

Verma joins the UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy for an Ambassadorial Roundtable

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business India

In the News

Nov 8, 2021

Kadhim quoted in Deutsche Welle on the failed assassination attempt on President Mustafa al-Kadhimi

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Democratic Transitions

In the News

Nov 8, 2021

Yusufi talked at the launch of Endowment for Peace in South Asia or South Asia Peace Council

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

In the News

Nov 8, 2021

Nabi quoted in NPR on new US COVID vaccine rules

In the News

Nov 7, 2021

Slavin quoted in Tehran Times on the nuclear talks to revitalize the JCPOA

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Nov 7, 2021

Vershbow in The National Interest: How NATO can help Ukraine deter Russian aggression

By Alexander Vershbow

Amb. Vershbow argues in The National Interest that NATO’s new Strategic Concept should adopt a more strategic approach to ensuring the security of Ukraine.

English Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 5, 2021

Drun quoted in Al Jazeera: China to hold Taiwan independence supporters criminally liable

By Atlantic Council

On November 5, 2021, Jessica Drun was quoted in an Al Jazeera article, “China to hold Taiwan independence supporters criminally liable.” Regarding the new policy, she said that there will likely be a “blanket application” based on the Chinese government’s interpretation of “pro-independence,” including “[e]ssentially anyone that doesn’t fall in line within the rigid bounds […]

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 5, 2021

Rosen discussed China’s economic outlook in Foreign Affairs

By Daniel H. Rosen

Read the full article here.

Africa China