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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

Explore the podcast series

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

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 8, 2024

Stephen Rodriguez in Defense News on shipbuilding

On November 8, Stephen Rodriguez, senior advisor at Forward Defense, published a piece in Defense News on the state of the maritime defense industrial base and its struggles recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce to meet the challenges of increased demand.

Defense Industry Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 8, 2024

Panikoff quoted in the Deccan Herald on Trump’s influence on US foreign policy well before taking office

Elections Middle East

In the News

Nov 8, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Michael Schuman in Politico

By Michael Schuman

On November 7th, 2024, Global China Hub nonresident senior fellow Michael Schuman spoke to Politico’s E&E News about how how the second Trump administration may approach trade with China, and how this could impact American clean energy manufacturers.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 8, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung in Business Times

By Wen-Ti Sung

On November 7th, 2024, Global China Hub nonresident fellow Wen-Ti Sung was quoted in a Business Times article on how a second Trump administration may approach relations with Taiwan: “Trump’s transactional nature means that U.S. support for Taiwan could come at a price.”

China Conflict

In the News

Nov 8, 2024

Rich Outzen joins TRT World’s Strait Talk panel to discuss US elections and foreign policy

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 8, 2024

Rich Outzen interview with Ragip Soylu of Middle East Eye

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 7, 2024

Warrick joins TRT World to discuss the implications of a second Trump presidency for Palestine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Nov 7, 2024

Khakova quoted in Radio France International on Biden’s final push to supply US aid to Ukraine

By Olga Khakova

Conflict NATO Partnerships

In the News

Nov 7, 2024

Wieslander on Swedish Radio

On November 7, Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, was interviewed on Swedish Radio regarding Trump’s claim that he will resolve the war in Ukraine within 24 hours if elected president. However, she warns that a quick peace in Ukraine could have catastrophic consequences.

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Nov 7, 2024

Charai in The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Mr. President, Lead the Way Forward

By Atlantic Council

Elections Politics & Diplomacy