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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

Dec 23, 2020

Kadhim joins PBS News Hour to discuss the impact of the Blackwater pardons

Iraq Middle East

In the News

Dec 23, 2020

Nooruddin in The Hindu: COVID-19 and limits of political accountability

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Political Reform

In the News

Dec 22, 2020

Hans Binnendijk in Defense News on how the Biden administration can reenergize strategic arms control.

Hans Binnendijk writes that extending New Start is only the first step in a long process to return nuclear arms control from the brink.

Arms Control Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Dec 22, 2020

Borghard quoted in Christian Science Monitor: “This is really an intelligence failure at scale”

By Atlantic Council

Erica was quoted in an article by Peter Grier and Noah Roberton, “After massive cyberattack, US hopes to ensure next time isn’t worse.” Borghard explains why this incident was a significant intelligence failure and what steps the U.S. should take going forward. More about our expert

Cybersecurity Defense Policy

In the News

Dec 22, 2020

Borghard in C4ISRNET: “The nature of the threat environment has changed”

By Atlantic Council

Erica was quoted in an article by Mark Pomerleau, “Which NDAA cyber provisions have the most impact for DoD?”, stating that “the nature of the threat environment has changed and the Department of Defense’s missions have also grown, especially with the introduction the defend forward concept”. She further discussed specific provisions in the 2021 National […]

Cybersecurity Defense Policy

In the News

Dec 22, 2020

Borghard in Council on Foreign Relations: The SolarWinds compromise and the strategic challenge of the information and communications technology supply chain

By Atlantic Council

Erica argues in her article that a singular focus on China and global market share to address information and communications technology supply chain security risks missing other threat and that the US should take a risk-based approach to securing the supply chain. More about our expert

China Cybersecurity

In the News

Dec 22, 2020

Culver in The National Interest: The strategic dilemma of Taiwan’s democracy

By Atlantic Council

On December 22, 2020, Global China Hub nonresident senior fellow John K. Culver published an article in The National Interest, “The Strategic Dilemma of Taiwan’s Democracy”. “Taiwan’s democratization arguably created a paradoxical dilemma for U.S. policy: Washington fully supports democracy on the island but cannot support Taiwan’s independence—unless it is prepared to risk its relationship with Beijing,” […]

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 21, 2020

Ferziger in Foreign Policy: Palestinians place their bets on Biden undoing Trump’s snubs

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Dec 21, 2020

Slavin joined TRT World to discuss the execution of journalist Ruhollah Zam

Iran Middle East

In the News

Dec 21, 2020

Power Vertical Podcast: The Great Hack

By Atlantic Council

Cybersecurity Intelligence