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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

Nov 20, 2020

Ashford in Instituto Affari Internazionali Papers: American power after COVID-19

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford’s journal article on American power in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic was published in the Instituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) Papers. The paper was presented in a joint webinar on transatlantic relations by the IAI and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik (DGAP), organized in cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 20, 2020

Hooper mentioned in Modern War Institute piece on security sector assistance

By Atlantic Council

On November 23, FD NSRF Charles Hooper was mentioned in a Modern War Institute commentary article on the ways in which American security sector assistance can strengthen America’s competitive advantage.

Defense Policy National Security

In the News

Nov 20, 2020

Kroenig mentioned in Aviation Week on expected Biden defense policies

By Atlantic Council

On November 20, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig was mentioned in an Aviation Week article titled “What to Expect from Biden’s Pentagon.”

Arms Control China

In the News

Nov 20, 2020

Kroenig mentioned in National Interest on strategy recommendations for the new administration

By Atlantic Council

On November 20, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig was mentioned in a National Interest article titled “How Biden Can Restore America’s Role Abroad.”

National Security Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 20, 2020

Starling quoted in Space News on expected Biden space policies

By Atlantic Council

On November 20, Forward Defense Deputy Director Clementine Starling was quoted in a Space News article titled “Biden likely to stay course on Space Force and defense investments.”

Defense Industry Defense Policy
The Weeds

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Nov 20, 2020

Ashford on Vox’s The Weeds: Joe Biden’s World

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford joins Vox’s The Weeds to discuss Joe Biden’s foreign policy and what the next four years might look like when it comes to America’s place in the world. More about our expert

Energy & Environment Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 20, 2020

Preble talks foreign policy and the presidential transition on the Defense and Aerospace Report Podcast

By Atlantic Council

On the November 13 Defense and Aerospace Report Podcast, Christopher Preble joined a panel to discuss the transition of power and what the foreign policy priorities of the Biden administration may be. More about our expert

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 20, 2020

Nia joins BBC News World Service Newsday to discuss the mysterious case of fugitive Iranian judge Gholamreza Mansouri

Europe & Eurasia European Union

In the News

Nov 20, 2020

Manning quoted in Newsweek: Fearing abandonment, Hong Kong activists look to Biden amid China crackdown

By Atlantic Council

China Democratic Transitions

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Nov 19, 2020

Varshney joins Tata Literature Live to discuss Big Bosses: The future of democracy in the age of strongmen

By Atlantic Council

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