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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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In the News

Sep 11, 2021

Nawaz’s book “The Battle For Pakistan, published in 2020” was quoted in The Express Tribune

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Sep 11, 2021

Ashford on the Diplomatic Immunity podcast: Strategies of Competition and Restraint with Emma Ashford and Charles Edel

By Atlantic Council

On September 11, Emma Ashford joined the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University’s Diplomatic Immunity podcast with Director of Programs and Research Kelly McFarland and the Wilson Center’s Charles Edel. They discussed strategies of competition and restraint, and US foreign policy relations with China and Russia. “Season 3, Episode 2: ISD Director […]

China Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Sep 11, 2021

Sales joins Monocle to discuss how the threat of terrorism has changed since 9/11

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Sep 11, 2021

Bloomberg Politics quoted Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall’s speech from The Atlantic Council’s 9/11 event

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Sep 11, 2021

NBC News mentions Atlantic Council’s event on 9/11

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Sep 11, 2021

Slavin joins TRT World Newshour to discuss 9/11 and US foreign policies

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Sep 10, 2021

GeoEconomics Center mentioned in AFP about Ajmal Ahmady event

By Julia Friedlander, Josh Lipsky

Read the full article here.

Afghanistan Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 10, 2021

Alam was on the Financial Times: Haqqani network’s clever game culminates with Afghan government roles

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Sep 10, 2021

Preble on Reason: Could the CIA and FBI Have Stopped 9/11?

By Atlantic Council

On September 10, Christopher Preble published on Reason an article entitled “Could the CIA and FBI Have Stopped 9/11?”. “Given this long history, and given the ample evidence that Al Qaeda posed a threat to Americans, Washington’s failure to stop the attacks has been a source of considerable attention and consternation. As with so much […]

Afghanistan English

In the News

Sep 10, 2021

Roberts in Nikkei Asia on Beijing’s recent crackdown on private businesses and its implications for China’s economic future

By Atlantic Council

On September 10, 2021, Nikkei Asia published an op-ed by Asia Security Initiative senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts titled, “Lacking a better game plan, Beijing will pick off more industries.” The article explores Beijing’s “squeeze” on technology sectors and highlights China’s growing economic vulnerabilities. Roberts argues that “this is bad news for Beijing’s plan to […]

China Economy & Business