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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

Jan 13, 2021

Power Vertical Podcast: Navalny’s Homecoming

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 13, 2021

Drun in Foreign Policy: Taiwan needs allies, not partisans

By Atlantic Council

On January 13, 2021, Jessica Drun published an article in Foreign Policy on the implications for the incoming Biden administration of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s announcement of the elimination of “decades-long self-imposed contact guidelines set forth by the State Department on how US officials and service members engage with counterparts in Taiwan.”

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 13, 2021

Ashford in None of the Above: Countries in Glass Houses

By Atlantic Council

On January 13, Emma Ashford participated in episode 12 of the Eurasia Group Foundation’s podcast None of the Above, hosted by Mark Hannah. During this episode, titled “Countries in Glass Houses”, Emma discussed US foreign policy in the wake of the storming of the capital, arguing that “America must first shore up its ability to […]

National Security Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 12, 2021

Melcangi in Formiche: What challenges will the Biden Administration face in the Middle East?

Elections Italian

In the News

Jan 12, 2021

Starr sits down with Rep. Barbara Lee for Outrider

By Atlantic Council

Nuclear Nonproliferation

In the News

Jan 12, 2021

Ashford in BBC Mundo: “Uno de los grandes problemas es la idea de que Estados Unidos es un país excepcional”

By Atlantic Council

On January 12, Emma Ashford was interviewed by BBC Mundo, where she made the argument that an issue plaguing US policymaking was the persistent belief that the US is exceptional. More about our expert

Politics & Diplomacy Spanish

In the News

Jan 12, 2021

McInnis testifies for Senate Armed Services Committee on civilian-military balance

By Atlantic Council

On January 12, Scowcroft Center nonresident senior fellow Kathleen McInnis served as a witness at a Senate Armed Service Committee hearing on “Civilian Control of the Armed Forces.” In her testimony, McInnis concluded that the next Secretary of Defense must work with Congress to strengthen civilian control over the military.

Defense Policy National Security

In the News

Jan 12, 2021

Borghard in Power Problems: Shining a light on the SolarWinds hack

By Atlantic Council

On January 12, Erica Borghard participated in the Cato Institute’s Power Problems new podcast episode titled “Shining a Light on the SolarWinds Hack” hosted by John Glaseron and featuring Brandon Valeriano. Erica discussed the SolarWinds breach and how to understand the incident in light of the US cyber strategy and policy. “Did Russia commit a cyber […]

Cybersecurity Defense Policy

In the News

Jan 11, 2021

Riaz in The Daily Star: Democracy: The journey that has taken a wrong turn

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Corruption

In the News

Jan 11, 2021

Riaz in East Asia Forum: COVID-19 ails Bangladesh’s health, politics and economy

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Coronavirus