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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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Content

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

In the News

Nov 5, 2021

Warrick quoted in Bloomberg Government on Biden’s nomination of Ken Wainstein

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Democratic Transitions

In the News

Nov 5, 2021

Khoury quoted in TRT World on Oman’s role in the Lebanese-Saudi political rift

By Atlantic Council

Lebanon Middle East

In the News

Nov 5, 2021

Atwell in Modern War Institute podcast on special operations forces and great-power competition

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Kyle Atwell hosts a podcast on special operations forces and the future of great power competition.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 5, 2021

Lipsky interviewed by BBC about digital currencies and the rollout of the e-Naira

By Josh Lipsky

Listen to the full interview here.

Africa Digital Currencies

In the News

Nov 4, 2021

Polymeropoulos in Belfer Center on Havana Syndrome

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Marc Polymeropoulous discusses Havana Syndrome.

Americas Cuba

In the News

Nov 4, 2021

Garlauskas on Korea Society webinar: What makes a great Korea analyst?

On November 4, 2021, Markus Garlauskas made an appearance as a panelist at a webinar titled, “What Makes a Great Korea Analyst?” held by the Korea Society. Garlauskas and other panelists discussed the latest developments on and around the Korean Peninsula and how media, members, and analysts might best hone skills and insights on Korea […]

Intelligence Korea

In the News

Nov 4, 2021

Pavel and Trotti in Defense One on emerging technology and strategic deterrence

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel and Christian Trotti publish an Op-Ed in Defense One titled "New Tech Will Erode Nuclear Deterrence. The US Must Adapt."

China Defense Policy