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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 12, 2021

Slavin quoted in NPR on the future of the JCPOA

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Sep 12, 2021

Daragahi quoted in Express on President Biden’s need to figure out what he wants in Iran

By Atlantic Council

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Iran

In the News

Sep 11, 2021

Nasr’s book “The Indispensable Nation” published in 2013 was quoted in The Express Tribune

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

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

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Afghanistan Economy & Business