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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

Feb 23, 2021

Kholos Brooks featured by Moment Magazine

By Atlantic Council

On February 23, FD NRSF Michelle Kholos Brooks joined Moment Magazine for a Zoominar on her award-winning play "Hitler’s Tasters." The play centers around the women who tasted Hitler’s food and explores the experiences of young women in war.

Germany Media

In the News

Feb 22, 2021

Mezran and Pavia in Sadeq Institute: The Great Game

Libya North Africa

In the News

Feb 22, 2021

Lipsky quoted in Bloomberg on Secretary Yellen’s encouraging comments on the digital dollar

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business Macroeconomics

In the News

Feb 22, 2021

GeoEconomics Center research highlighted at DealBook Conference during Secretary Yellen’s interview

By Josh Lipsky, Ole Moehr, Nitya Biyani

Watch the full clip here.

Financial Regulation United States and Canada

In the News

Feb 22, 2021

LTG Hooper participates in Harvard Kennedy School event

By Atlantic Council

On February 22, FD NRSF LTG Charles Hooper was featured on a panel at a Harvard Kennedy School event titled “Diversity in the Services.” His remarks will focus on his path in the military and how the armed services can improve diversity and combat racism.

Defense Policy Extremism

In the News

Feb 22, 2021

Busch in The Hill: Biden administration must settle unwinnable WTO cases over steel and aluminum tariffs

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch writes in The Hill that the US should not want to win its WTO cases on steel and aluminum, as doing so would risk the rest of the world using a wider definition for the WTO's "national security" exception.

Americas China

In the News

Feb 21, 2021

Al-Masri quoted in Ahval on Biden’s Syria policy

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 19, 2021

Wechsler Joins Intelligence Matters to Discuss the Strategic Value of the Middle East

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 19, 2021

Lipsky spoke with Matthew Taylor on CNBC about the Biden stimulus plan and the ripple effects on the global economy

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

In the News

Feb 19, 2021

Warrick quoted in Lawfare on Iranian information operations

Cybersecurity Disinformation