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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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In the News

Aug 5, 2021

Dagres joins Al Jazeera to discuss the challenges facing Iran’s new president

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 5, 2021

Dagres quoted in The Independent on rising tensions between Israel and Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Corruption

In the News

Aug 5, 2021

Ortagus urges Arab nations to take the lead on developing the Middle East Strategic Alliance

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center senior advisor Morgan Ortagus was published in Arab News on August 3, where she argued that Middle Eastern nations are ready to have a greater role and responsibility in the world and the region. She urged Arab leaders to take the initiative to work together and continue developing the Middle East Strategic Alliance.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 5, 2021

Fontenrose in DefenseOne: “Sanctions Won’t Hurt Iran’s UAV Program”

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

In the News

Aug 4, 2021

Ferziger in Foreign Policy: “Will Abbas Get Tripped Up by the Palestinian Diaspora?”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 4, 2021

Manning in Voice of America: Should Chinese Bitcoin miners move to the world and the United States should welcome it with open arms?

By Atlantic Council

On August 4, Robert Manning was quoted in a Voice of America article about Bitcoin mining. Manning made the case for creating a regulatory system for cryptocurrencies to avoid increased cybercrime. “How can we have a system to prevent the manufacture of ransomware, prevent the use of cryptocurrency for ransomware payments, or we can clearly […]

China Chinese

In the News

Aug 4, 2021

Azodi quoted in Spiegel on the background of the shadow war between Israel and Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 4, 2021

Slavin joins Sky News to discuss the shadow war between Israel and Iran

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Conflict

In the News

Aug 3, 2021

Verma on Lalit K Jha: By 2030, India might lead the world in almost every category

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business India

In the News

Aug 3, 2021

Verma on Business Standard: By 2030, India might lead the world in almost every category

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business India