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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

Jul 21, 2021

Slavin quoted in Etemad Newspaper on US-Iran relations

By Atlantic Council

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion International Norms

In the News

Jul 21, 2021

Katz quoted in Inside Arabia on the Russian reaction to Turkish military presence in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Jul 20, 2021

Binnendijk in Notes from Poland: Purchase of US Abrams tanks strengthens Poland and NATO against Russia

By Hans Binnendijk

Hans Binnendijk explains the importance of Poland's purchase of M1A2 Abrams tanks from the United States in shoring up Warsaw's military capabilities on NATO's eastern flank.

Central Europe Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 20, 2021

Sadat in Politico on the future of space travel

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Mir Sadat considers the direction of space travel over the next decade.

Space United States and Canada

In the News

Jul 20, 2021

Kohistany interviewed by NPR on her experience as an Afghan in the US military

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Lyla Kohistany speaks to NPR on her experience as an Afghan in the US military.

Afghanistan Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

In the News

Jul 20, 2021

Ferziger quoted in Asia Times on the post-Netanyahu world

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights International Norms

In the News

Jul 19, 2021

Herbst in The National Interest: Can U.S.-Russia Cooperation Bolster Afghanistan and Central Asia?

By Atlantic Council

Central Asia Cybersecurity

In the News

Jul 19, 2021

Slavin quoted in Albawaba on Jordan’s growing geostrategic importance

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 19, 2021

Lipsky quoted in Washington Post on Treasury meeting on stablecoins

By Josh Lipsky

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jul 19, 2021

Batra on Outlook: Think tank recommends India set up new trade negotiating body

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business India