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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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Content

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Friedlander interviewed by South China Morning Post about Hong Kong’s anti-sanctions law

By Julia Friedlander

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Samad joins Tolonews to discuss President Biden’s remarks and recent developments regarding Afghanistan’s situtation

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Ghori-Ahmad joins CNBC to discuss how the Taliban have become smarter over time, saying what rest of the world wants to listen to: Former diplomat

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Katz joins Tennessee World Affairs Council to discuss Afghanistan’s collapse

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Nooruddin quoted in VnExpress: The future of Afghanistan under the Taliban regime

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Sales joins Fox Business to react to Biden’s speech on Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Sales quoted in The Washington Times on expectations for the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Sales quoted in The Daily Mail on an al-Qaeda resurgence as a result of the US withdrawal in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Sales quoted in The New York Times on the increase of terrorism risks to the US following Taliban resurgence

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

O’Toole quoted in Marketplace about sanctions on the Taliban

By Brian O’Toole

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Afghanistan Economy & Business