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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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Content

In the News

Oct 7, 2021

Ullman in The Hill: Thirty seconds over Taiwan

In the News

Oct 7, 2021

Lipsky interviewed in Yahoo Finance about China Pathfinder Project

By Josh Lipsky

Watch the full interview here. Read the report here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 7, 2021

Bell quoted in Bloomberg on UAE’s net-zero goals

Energy & Environment Middle East

In the News

Oct 6, 2021

Javid with Stanford University: Regional effects of the Taliban takeover

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan South Asia

In the News

Oct 6, 2021

China Pathfinder report cited in Politico on China’s economy

By The GeoEconomics Center

Read the full article here. Read the full report here.

China East Asia

In the News

Oct 6, 2021

Ullman in UPI: Black Sea poses a contradiction for NATO

In the News

Oct 6, 2021

Manning in The Straits Times: New Japanese PM Kishida will continue Abe’s foreign policy

By Atlantic Council

On October 6, Robert Manning was quoted in The Straits Times in an article about how the election of a new prime minister in Japan may change the foreign policy of the country. Manning predicted that there would be no major shift in policies, saying “He will continue the assertive stance on China and support for Taiwan of his […]

China English

In the News

Oct 6, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Washington Times on Iran’s smuggling drones to militant allies

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 6, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Wall Street Journal on Iran’s armed drones program

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Defense Industry

In the News

Oct 5, 2021

Bhusari interviewed by Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies on the evolving role of economic statecraft in international relations

By Mrugank Bhusari

Watch the full interview here.

Afghanistan Economy & Business