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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

Oct 8, 2020

Slavin quoted in USA Today on US sanctions on Iran

Iran Middle East

In the News

Oct 8, 2020

Culver in Politico: Former intel officers: US must update its thinking on Taiwan

By Atlantic Council

On October 8, 2020, Global China Hub nonresident senior fellow John K. Culver joined Politico China Watcher for a discussion on US thinking on Taiwan. The Taiwan conflict could happen “even four or five years out,” Culver says. “You’ve got these culminating trends in the United States, Taiwan and China, especially the rapid maturity of […]

Politics & Diplomacy Taiwan

Article

Oct 8, 2020

Garlauskas quoted in Japan Times on North Korean strategic weaponry development

By Atlantic Council

On October 8, The Japan Times quoted a recent New Atlanticist analysis on North Korean strategic weaponry development coauthored by Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative. The quoted analysis warns that the threat coming from North Korea is increasing not only […]

Arms Control Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 7, 2020

Director Josh Lipsky Quoted in CNN on the Breakdown of Stimulus

By Josh Lipsky

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Economy & Business United States and Canada

In the News

Oct 7, 2020

Akhtar in Pakistan Politico: Deepfakes, AI & Digital Soldiers: Challenges of Cross-Domain Coercion for Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

In the News

Oct 7, 2020

Wieslander as key note speaker at The Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences on the US role in the world and consequences for Europe

Europe & Eurasia European Union

In the News

Oct 6, 2020

Samad joins the Middle East Institute to discuss the Prospects for the intra-Afghan talks in Doha

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Oct 6, 2020

Hudson joins TRT World to discuss whether Sudan will normalize relations with Israel

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

In the News

Oct 6, 2020

Ashford’s Power Problems podcast: China, India, and sovereignty in the Himalayas

By Atlantic Council

On the October 6 Power Problems podcast, Emma talks with MIT’s Taylor Fravel about ongoing China-India tensions and what China wants from the world. More about our expert

National Security Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 6, 2020

Director Josh Lipsky Quoted in USA Today on the Failed Stimulus

By Josh Lipsky

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Economy & Business United States and Canada