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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.

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In the News

Sep 9, 2026

Charai for The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: The Courage to Build Peace

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Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 8, 2026

Wieslander on Swedish Television

Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, appeared on TV4 Nyhetsmorgon on September 8 to comment on the opening of Poland’s International Defence Industry Exhibition and the country’s role on NATO’s eastern flank. She also discussed the broader security situation in Europe amid intensified Russian hybrid warfare. Reflecting on the war in Ukraine, Wieslander highlighted that Russia […]

Northern Europe Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 5, 2026

Mark quoted in Financial Times on Hong Kong’s role in global gold trade

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In the News

Sep 4, 2026

Donovan and Ezratty cited on Chinese transshipment of drone components to Iran

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In the News

Sep 4, 2026

Tannebaum quoted in CNN on the significance of sanctioning a Turkish bank

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In the News

Sep 3, 2026

Lipsky quoted in Axios on the Trump administration’s fiscal plan

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In the News

Sep 3, 2026

Chhangani interviewed on Times Radio UK to talk about G20

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In the News

Sep 3, 2026

Lipsky quoted in the Washington Post on Bessent bringing Iran issue to G20 summit

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In the News

Sep 3, 2026

Ezratty and Donovan cited in RadioFreeEurope on China’s support of Iran

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In the News

Sep 3, 2026

Ezratty and Donovan cited in Small Wars Journal on the diffusion of drone warfare in the New Great Game

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