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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 9, 2021

Slavin quoted in Tehran Times on how reviving the JCPOA can cool tensions in West Asia

By Atlantic Council

Elections Iran

In the News

Jun 9, 2021

Slavin joins Alhurra to discuss satellite images that show new nuclear activity by Iran

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Defense Policy

In the News

Jun 9, 2021

Friedlander quoted in Handelsblatt on Biden’s first trip to abroad

By Julia Friedlander

Read the whole article here.

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jun 9, 2021

Friedlander quoted in the ABC News on Biden’s first trip to abroad

By Julia Friedlander

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Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jun 9, 2021

Friedlander and Haddad quoted in the SCMP on Biden’s first trip to abroad

By Julia Friedlander, Benjamin Haddad

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Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jun 9, 2021

Friedlander quoted in the NBC News on Biden’s trip to Europe

By Julia Friedlander

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Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jun 8, 2021

Slavin joins TRT World to discuss accusations against Iran’s Guardian Council for rigging the presidential elections

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections

Insights & Impact

Jun 8, 2021

Wieslander as a panelist at the Marshall Center – “Can the High North Security Dilemma Be Mitigated?”

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 7, 2021

Azodi in The Bulletin: “Iran elections and the nuclear deal: Why Biden can’t lose, no matter who wins”

By Atlantic Council

Elections Iran

In the News

Jun 7, 2021

Slavin quoted in Arab News the future of US-Iran relations under Raisi

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections