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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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Content

In the News

Jun 15, 2021

Vershbow in NBC News: The Biden-Putin summit features high stakes, low expectations

By Alexander Vershbow

Ambassador Alexander Vershbow was quoted in NBC News on the Biden-Putin Summit and explained that the Russian president does not necessarily want the more stable or predictable relationship that the US seeks.

Arms Control Eastern Europe

In the News

Jun 15, 2021

Nooruddin quoted in Wall Street Journal on how Covid-19 has punctured Narendra Modi’s aura

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Crisis Management

In the News

Jun 15, 2021

Pepe Zhang and Felipe Larraín in Project Syndicate: How Latin America Should Navigate US-China Tensions

On June 15, 2021, Pepe Zhang co-authored an article in Project Syndicate with Felipe Larraín, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center's Advisory Council Member, "How Latin America Should Navigate US-China Tensions."

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 14, 2021

Charai in the National Interest: The last days of Netanyahu

By Atlantic Council

For the first time since Israel’s formation in 1948, elected Arab leaders have not only lent their votes to a governing coalition but joined it. Read Atlantic Council Board Director Ahmed Charai's latest in the National Interest on Israel's new coalition government and its implications.

Israel Middle East

In the News

Jun 14, 2021

The Federal Innovator Podcast 2: “Speaking the love language of the decisionmaker”

As government agencies adopt new technologies and approaches to modernize their mission, they’re increasingly relying on trusted partners in the public sector, academia, ventures, startups, and industry to get them there. How? In this episode, co-hosts Tim Irvine and Stephanie Wander are joined by Sandeep Patel, director of HHS’ Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority’s Division of Research, Ventures, and Innovation

Political Reform Technology & Innovation

In the News

Jun 14, 2021

Grieco in International Politics: Can drones coerce?

By Atlantic Council

On June 14, Grieco was featured in International Politics, in which she coauthored an article with J. Wesley Hutto analyzing the coercive effect of remote warfare. “While drone technologies can effectively degrade organizational capabilities and impose significant costs, they complicate the tasks of signaling clear and credible threats and assurances of restraint. Persistent surveillance combined […]

Drones English

In the News

Jun 14, 2021

Qaddour joins The Good, The Rights and The Ugly to discuss how Middle East elections will impact the region

By Atlantic Council

Elections Middle East

In the News

Jun 14, 2021

Dagres quoted in CNN World on Iran’s presidential election

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections

In the News

Jun 14, 2021

Sales quoted in Le Point on Hezbollah and France

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Extremism

In the News

Jun 14, 2021

Wechsler quoted in Inside Arabia on the Abraham Accords

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East