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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

Apr 23, 2021

Katz in the Hill: Russian policy toward Syria: The perils of success

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 23, 2021

Slavin quoted in Tehran Times on JCPOA talks in Vienna

Iran Middle East

In the News

Apr 23, 2021

Slavin joins Al Hurra to discuss nuclear talks in Vienna

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Apr 23, 2021

Kroenig and Cimmino reflect on Colin Gray’s contributions to geopolitical theory

By Atlantic Council

On April 23, Comparative Strategy published a piece by Matthew Kroenig and Jeffrey Cimmino reflecting on Colin Gray’s contributions to geopolitical theory. The piece discusses how Gray’s thinking accounted for the success of open seafaring nations in great power rivalry, while also arguing that a state’s domestic political system, rather than geography, plays a more fundamental […]

China Russia

In the News

Apr 22, 2021

Katz in the National Interest: Taliban Rule in Afghanistan Is Worse for Its Neighbors Than America

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 22, 2021

Handler and Sherman in the National Interest: The United States needs a public strategy for deterring disinformation

By Atlantic Council

To give the disinformation threat the credence it deserves, the government must create a public strategy on combating disinformation, with deterrence as a main component.

Cybersecurity Disinformation

In the News

Apr 22, 2021

O’Toole quoted in Moscow Times on the calls for Russia to be disconnected from SWIFT

By Brian O’Toole

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 22, 2021

O’Toole quoted in RFERL on Ukrainian Tycoon Kolomoyskiy not facing sanctions

By Brian O’Toole

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 21, 2021

Kroenig, Massa, and Trotti quoted in Fox News on ICBM Modernization

By Atlantic Council

On April 21, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig and Forward Defense Assistant Directors Christian Trotti and Mark J. Massa were featured in a Fox News piece on intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) modernization. The piece summarized the arguments for and against the proposed steps to modernize the land-based leg of the triad.

Defense Policy National Security

In the News

Apr 21, 2021

Slavin joins Media Line to discuss the Iranian security challenge

Iran Middle East