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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 15, 2021

Burrows quoted in the New York Times: Why spy agencies say the future is bleak

By Mathew Burrows

On April 15th, Dr. Mathew Burrows was quoted in a New York Times article about the latest Global Trends 2040 Report. “Mathew Burrows, principal editor for many earlier “Global Trends” at the C.I.A. and National Intelligence Council — including the one that warned of a pandemic — believes that the initiative to take the future […]

Korean Resilience & Society

In the News

Apr 14, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in CNN on motives behind the attack on Iran’s nuclear facility

Infrastructure Protection Iran

In the News

Apr 14, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in New York Times on US arms sales to UAE and KSA

Defense Technologies Middle East

In the News

Apr 14, 2021

Jackson quoted in Radio Free Europe on US-China methane cooperation

China Energy Transitions

In the News

Apr 14, 2021

Morningstar quoted in Politico Europe on Nord Stream 2

Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Apr 14, 2021

Brooks in Write About Now on lessons from the pandemic

By Atlantic Council

On April 14, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Max Brooks was featured on the Write About Now podcast on the pandemic and Minecraft.

Coronavirus Education

In the News

Apr 14, 2021

Ee in China Focus on Talent Retention

By Atlantic Council

On April 14, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Nonresident Fellow Shaun Ee was featured in China Focus for an award-winning essay on the benefits of immigration for the United States, with a particular focus on immigration and talent retention. He argues that the United States must encourage immigration while remaining sensitive to legitimate concerns about espionage.

China Civil Society

In the News

Apr 13, 2021

Friedlander quoted in US News on the EU labor system

By Julia Friedlander

Read the full article here.

European Union Macroeconomics

In the News

Apr 13, 2021

Slavin joins New China TV to discuss Iran’s response to nuclear site attack

Infrastructure Protection Iran

In the News

Apr 13, 2021

Slavin quoted in Mehr News Agency on Israeli involvement in Natanz sabotage

Infrastructure Protection Iran