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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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NATO 20/2020 Podcast

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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In the News

Dec 17, 2020

The Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center partners with LEADERS Magazine to dedicate an entire issue to resilience

For its Fall/Winter issue of 2020, LEADERS Magazine, asked the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center to produce an issue dedicated to resilience. The Resilience Issue assembles a broad range of global thought leaders and experts who are currently tackling the challenges and crises facing the world from different perspectives.

Insights & Impact

Mar 3, 2020

Peering Around the Corner: The Geopolitics of Coronavirus

By Atlantic Council

On February 11, 2020 the DFRLab hosted "Peering Around the Corner: The Geopolitics of Coronavirus," a timely series of panels on the potential geopolitical and economic consequences of Coronavirus, and how misinformation about the crisis may influence its impact.

China Disinformation

Program Impact Story

Feb 6, 2020

US energy priorities abroad: A conversation with US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette

By Global Energy Center

On Friday, February 7, 2020, the Atlantic Council hosted newly appointed US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette for a public address and moderated discussion about US government energy priorities abroad.

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Econographics

Jul 10, 2026

Inside the power struggle over Venezuela’s debt restructuring

By Bart Piasecki

As Venezuela prepares to restructure $240 billion in debt, a high-stakes contest over oil revenues is unfolding—one that could reshape creditor recoveries, US-China competition, and the country’s economic future.

Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

UkraineAlert

Jul 9, 2026

NATO summit dashes Putin’s hopes of outlasting the West in Ukraine

By Peter Dickinson

This week's NATO summit in Ankara focused on demonstrating a united front in support of Ukraine. This was a major blow for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, who still hopes Western disunity can hand Russia victory in Ukraine, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Policy

EnergySource

Jul 9, 2026

Five lessons from the oil market shock

By Ben Cahill

The past four months of the Hormuz crisis have surprised energy analysts. Taking stock of the impacts hints at structural changes to come.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
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Latest in-depth research and reports

Issue Brief

Jul 7, 2026

AI is the next major biodefense tech priority

By the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense

Artificial intelligence is changing how biological threats can be created, detected, and countered.

Artificial Intelligence Security & Defense

Issue Brief

Jul 7, 2026

India’s AI playbook: From talent incubator to AI leader

By Trisha Ray

India’s AI talent ecosystem is rapidly growing but faces structural gaps.

Artificial Intelligence India

In-Depth Research & Reports

Jul 6, 2026

A stronger Europe in NATO—the way forward

By Anna Wieslander and Louise Blomqvist

This report analyzes what a stronger Europe in NATO means in practice, how European allies can take greater responsibility without weakening the cohesion of the Alliance, and what role Sweden can play.

Northern Europe Security & Defense
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In the News

Sep 30, 2021

Sullivan in The Hill: No country is an energy island

The concept of “energy independence” is often touted in political rhetoric, but what is energy independence? It is when one’s energy system is independent. Simple as that. That means there are no imports or exports of fuels. There are no imports or exports of parts and supplies. All the transport infrastructure is made in one’s […]

Energy & Environment

In the News

Sep 30, 2021

Chhibber wrote an opinion piece for The Economic Times: View: If India has to take on China, it must understand China and its future intentions 
China Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 30, 2021

Nasr testifies before Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing on Afghanistan Withdrawal

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 30, 2021

Verma joins the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum’s 4th annual conference

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business India

In the News

Sep 30, 2021

Wechsler quoted in Military.com on the future of counterterrorism in Afganistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Defense Policy

In the News

Sep 30, 2021

Nasr will testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee to examine military operations in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Crisis Management

In the News

Sep 29, 2021

Manning in Voice of America Korea: North Korea missile test intended to force concessions

By Atlantic Council

On September 29, Robert Manning was interviewed in VOA, providing his insights on the recent North Korean short-range ballistic missile test. Manning described the test as a typical political gambit designed to create a mini crisis, designed to force concessions from the Biden administration. More about our expert

Korea Korean

In the News

Sep 29, 2021

Haddad in the Financial Times: Europe must wean itself off US defence to reset transatlantic relations

"American priorities are shifting under Joe Biden and the quicker the EU boosts its own ‘strategic autonomy’ the better," writes Benjamin Haddad in the Financial Times.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 29, 2021

Samad quoted in Pakistan Observer on the tough road ahead for the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Pakistan

In the News

Sep 29, 2021

Alam quoted in TRT World on whether or not the Erdogan-Putin summit bring Turkey and Russia closer

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Politics & Diplomacy
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