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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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Aug 11, 2021

Samad quoted in Al Jazeera: Taliban seizes eighth Afghan provincial capital in five days

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Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 10, 2021

Alam quoted in TRT World: Why is the Taliban looking unstoppable in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan NATO

In the News

Aug 10, 2021

Gen. Jones in the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: The two-state solution imperative

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Sponsors are facing increased pressure to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics. How can China avoid the embarrassment of a widespread boycott? Release Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, argues Atlantic Council Board Director Ahmed Charai.

Conflict Israel

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Aug 10, 2021

Nawaz joins DW News to discuss the Taliban’s seize to key provincial capital Kunduz

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Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 10, 2021

Samad joins Al Jazeera to discuss the Taliban’s gain/balance of power in Afghanistan

Afghanistan Corruption

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Aug 10, 2021

Melcangi quoted in Al Monitor on Egypt’s motives in supporting Tunisian president

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Civil Society Conflict

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Aug 10, 2021

Ferziger quoted in The Washington Diplomat on the Turkish-Israeli relationship

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Human Rights International Norms

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Aug 10, 2021

Warrick quoted in Bloomberg Government on Mayorkas and employee moral at DHS

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Civil Society Democratic Transitions

In the News

Aug 9, 2021

Alam quoted in the Media Line: Amid Heavy Fighting, Taliban Capture 6 Provincial Capitals

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 9, 2021

Mezran quoted in The New Arab on Italy’s security concerns with Tunisia

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Corruption Democratic Transitions