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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.

Latest commentary and analysis

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Oct 3, 2024

Alkhatib in The Dispatch: Hamas is Monstrous. Most Gazans Agree

By Ahmed F. Alkhatib

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

Oct 3, 2024

Alkhatib in Foreign Policy: Is the Israel-Hamas War Closer to Its Beginning or Its End?

By Ahmed F. Alkhatib

Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 3, 2024

Derentz quoted in Politico on potential implications of Israeli-Iranian tensions on the global oil market

By Landon Derentz

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Oct 3, 2024

Bhusari and Nikoladze cited by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on China-Russia cooperation on dedollarization

Read the full paper here

China International Markets

Op-Ed

Oct 3, 2024

Ignac in RealClearDefense on the new EU Defense Commissioner

On September 23, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac published an article in RealClearDefense on the appointment of the first EU Defense Commissioner and the need for alignment of the EU defense ambitions with NATO.

Defense Industry European Union

In the News

Oct 3, 2024

Michta for Le Figaro on the United States’ interest in protecting Europe from authoritarian influence

On September 27, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, was quoted in a Le Figaro article titled “It is in America’s vital interest not to let an aggressive power dominate Europe.” He argues that is critical for the United States to support European security architecture to prevent the alliance of […]

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 3, 2024

Elisabeth Braw’s article published in CEPA’s Europe’s Edge

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an article in CEPA’s Foreign Policy Vladimir Putin’s revenge on a Russian priest who spoke out against war in Ukraine.

Freedom and Prosperity Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 3, 2024

Elisabeth Braw quoted in AP on lost shipping containers

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in AP on the way that shipping containers lost at sea are being misreported.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 2, 2024

Panuelo mentioned in Worldcrunch on China’s growing influence in the Pacific

On October 1, IPSI Distinguished Fellow David W. Panuelo was mentioned in a Worldcrunch article which was part of a broader analysis of China’s growing global influence under Xi Jinping. The article noted his strong opposition to China’s actions in Micronesia as he accused China of undermining Micronesia’s sovereignty through espionage, corruption, and harassment, especially […]

China Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 2, 2024

Wald joins Bloomberg Intelligence to discuss global oil markets

By Ellen Wald

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance