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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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In the News

Apr 8, 2021

Lakhani joins daftarkhwan fireside to discuss her organization Invest2Innovate and early-stage startups in Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Pakistan

In the News

Apr 8, 2021

Ghori-Ahmad joins USIP to discuss Pakistan’s post-pandemic economic outlook

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 8, 2021

Kroenig quoted in USNI News on the Chinese nuclear threat

By Atlantic Council

Deputy Director of the Scowcroft Center Matthew Kroenig was quoted in a USNI News article titled "Russian and Chinese Nuclear Threats Pose Problem for US Deterrence, Experts Say."

China National Security

In the News

Apr 8, 2021

Goldstein’s research on global minimum tax highlighted in Bloomberg

By Jeff Goldstein

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business Macroeconomics

In the News

Apr 7, 2021

Nia quoted in Al Jazeera on whether Clubhouse promotes democracy in Iran

Iran Media

In the News

Apr 7, 2021

Slavin quoted in EuroNews on Iran nuclear talks in Vienna

Iran Middle East

In the News

Apr 7, 2021

Dagres joins BBC to discuss the Iranian presence on Clubhouse

Civil Society Iran

In the News

Apr 7, 2021

Tran’s research highlighted in the Washington Post on China’s vaccine deliveries

By Hung Tran

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 6, 2021

Fontenrose joins CNBC to discuss US-Iran nuclear talks

Iran Oil and Gas

In the News

Apr 6, 2021

Dagres in Guardian: “The biggest impediment to a new nuclear deal with Iran? Domestic politics”

Iran Politics & Diplomacy