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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

Explore the podcast series

NATO 20/2020 is a weekly podcast that explores 20 bold ideas to push NATO to be more visionary, more capable, and more self-evidently valuable to the security of more people.

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

Oct 24, 2024

Lipsky interviewed by DW News on BRICS trade and the US dollar

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Oct 24, 2024

Lipsky quoted by Bloomberg on how US elections are shaping the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings

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Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

In the News

Oct 24, 2024

Front Page event with President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde featured in Politico on the impact of trade restrictions

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 23, 2024

Front Page event with President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde featured in Euronews on Europe’s economic outlook

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 23, 2024

Nelson quoted in L’Express on Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy system as winter approaches

By Haley Nelson

French Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Oct 22, 2024

Event with External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee Megan Greene featured in Reuters on inflation and interest rates

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Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

Oct 22, 2024

Event with External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee Megan Greene featured in Bloomberg on the direction of UK interest rates

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Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

Oct 22, 2024

Braw in Politico on whole-of-society approach to intelligence

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an op-ed in Politico discussing the changes that the Western allies need to make to make sure their intelligence capabilities remain up to the task.

Europe & Eurasia Intelligence

In the News

Oct 22, 2024

Braw in Foreign Policy on Russia’s infamous arms dealer Viktor Bout’s connection with the Houthis

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an op-ed in Foreign Policy discussing Russia’s infamous arm dealer Viktor Bout’s connections with the Houthis in Yemen.

Arms Control Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 21, 2024

Fulton quoted in CNN on Putin’s BRICS summit appearance amid the West’s attempts to isolate Russia

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