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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

Explore the podcast series

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

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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Content

In the News

Oct 20, 2024

CBDC tracker cited by the Economist on rival payment systems from BRICS countries

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Digital Currencies Economic Sanctions

In the News

Oct 18, 2024

Soofer published in The National Interest on homeland missile defense

By Atlantic Council

On October 16, Forward Defense Senior Fellow Rob Soofer published an article in the National Interest with co-author Dr. Peppino DeBiaso titled "A Homeland Missile Defense Agenda for the Next President."

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 18, 2024

Kroenig quoted in Wall Street Journal on global nuclear nonproliferation

By Atlantic Council

On October 16, Scowcroft Center Director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in an article for the Wall Street Journal titled "Nuclear-War Risks Rise Again, Stoked by Global Conflicts" by Laurence Norman.

Arms Control National Security

In the News

Oct 18, 2024

Webster quoted in Rzeczpospolita on Russia’s economic goals in Asia

By Joseph Webster

Central Asia Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 17, 2024

Pavia joins Wilson Center to discuss EU migration approaches to the Mediterranean

By Atlantic Council

Africa North & West Africa

In the News

Oct 15, 2024

Dollar Dominance Monitor cited in Bloomberg in response to Trump’s interview remarks on economic policy

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Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

Oct 15, 2024

Derentz featured in GE Vernova’s COP Collection: It’s time to think differently about resilience

By Landon Derentz

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

In the News

Oct 15, 2024

Michelle Kholos Brooks interviewed by the Library of Congress on War Words

On October 15, Michelle Kholos Brooks, non-resident senior fellow at Forward Defense, was interviewed by the Library of Congress about the creation of the play War Words.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Oct 15, 2024

Event with Under Secretary Jay Shambaugh featured in Reuters on US Treasury urging new IMF and World Bank steps to ease liquidity strains

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Inclusive Growth International Financial Institutions

In the News

Oct 15, 2024

Event with Under Secretary of the Treasury Jay Shambaugh featured in Bloomberg on US plans for providing financing to developing nations

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Financial Regulation Fiscal and Structural Reform