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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.

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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

Aug 19, 2021

Asat quoted in Washington Report on Middle East Affairs on the Chinese genocide of Uyghur community

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Peek quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Iran’s desire for a stable relationship with Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Nasr quoted in Los Angeles Times: Taliban cracks down on protests — and those seeking to leave

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Nasr quoted in The News: Taliban back – almost

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Peek quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Iran’s desire for a stable relationship with Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Samad quoted in Radio France International: How did Ghani in Afghanistan turn from a president to a hiding “little man”

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Chinese

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Samad quoted in ED Times: Is The Afghan Government Responsible For The Taliban Mess In The Country Right Now?

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Alam’s interview with Ahmad Massoud in Firstpost: Ahmad Massoud, son of famous anti-Taliban fighter, vows to follow father’s footsteps and resist Afghan regime

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Alam quoted in TRT World: What role did US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad play in the Taliban’s victory?

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

O’Toole quoted in Time about sanctions on the Taliban

By Brian O’Toole

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Afghanistan Economy & Business