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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 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

In the News

Nov 20, 2021

The CBDC tracker was cited by the World Economic Forum on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) around the world

By The GeoEconomics Center

Read the full article here.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 19, 2021

Younus on Pakistonomy Podcast: The Pakistani Elite’s Seven Deadly Neglects

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Education

In the News

Nov 19, 2021

Azodi joins BBC Persian to discuss the status of the international community in today’s world

By Atlantic Council

International Norms International Organizations

In the News

Nov 19, 2021

Wald joins Bloomberg to discuss Crude Oil Prices and OPEC+

Middle East Oil and Gas

In the News

Nov 19, 2021

Gordon quoted in Reuters on VTR and the US Budget

Nuclear Energy United States and Canada

In the News

Nov 19, 2021

Yellen in The Hill: Clean hydrogen can fuel industrial decarbonization and environmental justice

Energy Transitions Renewables & Advanced Energy

In the News

Nov 19, 2021

Haring in Foreign Affairs: Ukraine in the Crosshairs

By Atlantic Council

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