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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.

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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

Sep 24, 2021

Shullman on the China in Africa Podcast: Is China exporting authoritarianism around the world?

By Atlantic Council

On September 24, 2021, David O. Shullman joined the China in Africa Podcast to discuss his recent Foreign Affairs article with Charles Edel, “How China Exports Authoritarianism.”

Africa China

In the News

Sep 24, 2021

Nooruddin joined India Today to discuss the Quad, Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the US and India’s strategic interests in International order

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 24, 2021

Preble in the Washington Examiner: The US drone program has psychological costs

By Atlantic Council

On September 21, Christopher Preble was quoted in a Washington Examiner article on lawmakers reactions to the 10 civilian deaths caused by a US drone strike on August 29 in Kabul. “There’s obviously cost paid by the people on the ground,” Preble said. “And there’s a psychological effect on the American servicemen and women who […]

Afghanistan Drones

In the News

Sep 24, 2021

Pavel in McClatchy on Biden administration’s foreign government meetings

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center director Barry Pavel speaks on meetings with foreign heads of government.

Politics & Diplomacy Security Partnerships

In the News

Sep 24, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford discuss the consequences of AUKUS

By Atlantic Council

On September 24, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they discuss the consequences of AUKUS, including its implications for Indo-Pacific security and US relations with France.

Australia China

In the News

Sep 24, 2021

Mulder and Kang in Air University’s Wild Blue Yonder on defense policy for space

By Atlantic Council

Christopher P. Mulder and Inkoo Kang co-author an article in Air University's Wild Blue Yonder journal on the need for a more serious approach to space in the US national defense strategy.

Defense Policy Space Security

In the News

Sep 24, 2021

Schuman in Politico: Biden’s submarine message: Time for Europe to fall in line

By Atlantic Council

On September 24, 2021, Michael Schuman published an opinion piece in Politico about AUKUS, characterizing it as “a warning shot across Europe’s bow” with a direct message: “Either support America’s new global strategic priorities, or get left behind.”

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 24, 2021

Lipsky quoted in Axios about China’s crackdown on cryptocurrencies amidst rollout of its digital yuan

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full article here.

China Digital Currencies

In the News

Sep 23, 2021

Slavin quoted in France24 on nuclear deal talks

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Sep 23, 2021

Sales joins Counter Extremism Project’s Fighting Terror Podcast to discuss the effects of the Taliban resurgence

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Defense Policy