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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 5, 2021

Drun interviewed by The Spectator

By Atlantic Council

On April 5, 2021, Jessica Drun was interviewed for The Spectator‘s “Chinese Whispers” podcast on the question “Why does China care about Taiwan?”

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 5, 2021

Schultz in TIME on US Troops and COVID-19 Vaccine

By Atlantic Council

On April 5, Forward Defense Non-Resident Senior Fellow Dr. Tammy Schultz wrote an article in TIME with Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) about vaccine hesitancy among US troops. Schultz and Moulton argue that this poses a threat to national security, risking infections among our armed services.

Coronavirus National Security

In the News

Apr 5, 2021

Khan quoted in Financial Times: Invest now to repair ‘huge’ learning loss, educators urge

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Education

In the News

Apr 3, 2021

Azodi quoted in VOA on the possibility of an Iranian referendum

Civil Society Iran

In the News

Apr 3, 2021

Binnendijk in Defense News: NATO’s focus on China is too narrow

By Hans Binnendijk

Hans Binnendijk published an article that urges Europe and NATO to acknowledge China’s multi-dimensional threats, and suggests how Europe can be better positioned to avoid Chinese aggression.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 2, 2021

Azodi quoted in PRI on Clubhouse propaganda in Iran

Civil Society Iran

In the News

Apr 2, 2021

Slavin quoted in VOA Russia on Iran nuclear negotiations

Iran Middle East

In the News

Apr 2, 2021

Slavin joins Alhurra to discuss the Iran Deal

Arabic Iran

In the News

Apr 2, 2021

Stefanini in The New York Times: Vaccine ‘Fiasco’ Damages Europe’s Credibility

By Stefano Stefanini

Stefano Stefanini was quoted in the New York Times on how the EU’s reputation has been impacted by its handling of the pandemic and its vaccination program.

Coronavirus Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 2, 2021

Goldin interviewed on NPR’s marketplace on her comments regarding inclusive recovery for minority workers

By Nicole Goldin

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Economy & Business Macroeconomics