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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.

Latest commentary and analysis

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Oct 7, 2024

Alkhatib joins France 24 to discuss October 7 a year later

By Ahmed F. Alkhatib

Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 7, 2024

Mark quoted in Bloomberg on China’s new stimulus package

Read the full article here

China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 7, 2024

Braw’s article on Europe’s baby bust published by the Bush Institute

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an article for the Bush Institute’s The Catalyst series discussing Europe’s baby bust.

Europe & Eurasia Resilience & Society

In the News

Oct 7, 2024

Alkhatib joins Scripps News to discuss the October 7 attack, the war in Gaza, and the path forward

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 5, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in VOA on Japan’s potential nuclear consultation body

On October 4, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in VOA discussing Japan’s potential nuclear consultation body with the United States. Hinata-Yamaguchi emphasized that Japan’s consideration of nuclear-sharing arrangements or consultations would enhance its deterrence strategy amid regional security threats, highlighting the increased need for strategic coordination between the United States and Japan […]

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Oct 4, 2024

Charai in The National Interest: David Barnea: The Chief Spy Leading Israel’s Fight Against Terror

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 4, 2024

Dean quoted in The Australian on US election and Taiwan

On October 3, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in The Australian on the US election and Taiwan. He commented on the effects a new US administration may have on Taiwan’s long-held assumption that the United States would aid in defending Taiwan against a PRC attack. 

China Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 4, 2024

Cho referenced in Asia Times on South Korea’s evolving military strategies

On October 3, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Sungmin Cho was referenced in Asia Times discussing South Korea’s evolving military strategies in response to North Korea’s expanding nuclear capabilities. Cho explained that South Korea’s new doctrine, “PISU: Punish Immediately, Strongly, and Until the End,” signals a more aggressive posture aimed at deterring North Korea through immediate […]

Crisis Management Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 4, 2024

Wieslander interviewed by Dagens Nyheter

On Friday, October 4th, Anna Wieslander, Director of Northern Europe, was interviewed by Dagens Nyheter to comment on the report that the U.S. National Defense Strategy Commission presented to Congress and the President at the end of the summer.  “During the Cold War, the U.S. was able to handle two regional conflicts simultaneously, for example, […]

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Oct 4, 2024

Braw in L’Express on the war in Gaza

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in L’Express on Israel’s successful attacks on Hamas leadership.

Israel Middle East