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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

Nov 17, 2020

Ashford quoted in Vox: The 3 elements of Trump’s foreign policy Biden should keep

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford was quoted in Vox regarding the importance of President-elect Joe Biden questioning foreign policy shibboleths. More about our expert

Coronavirus Elections

In the News

Nov 16, 2020

Hu named a 2021 Civil Society Fellow

By Atlantic Council

On November 16, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Evanna Hu was welcomed into the Civil Society Fellowship Class of 2021. This fellowship, a partnership between the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Aspen Institute, aims to prepare and engage the next generation of community and civic leaders, activists and problem-solvers from across the political spectrum.

Civil Society United States and Canada

In the News

Nov 15, 2020

Hudson joins BBC World to discuss the causes of conflict in Ethiopia

By Atlantic Council

Africa Conflict

In the News

Nov 15, 2020

Hudson quoted in the Washington Examiner on the implications of conflict in Tigray for regional stability

By Atlantic Council

Africa Conflict

In the News

Nov 15, 2020

Warrick quoted in New York Times on role of DHS in climate change response

By Atlantic Council

Warrick in NYT: "[Climate change] is something that needs to be a long term priority for D.H.S."

Climate Change & Climate Action Crisis Management

Insights & Impact

Nov 15, 2020

Warrick quoted in the New York Times on Biden’s approach to the DHS

Middle East Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 15, 2020

Garlauskas quoted in the Wall Street Journal on Biden’s approach to North Korea diplomacy

By Atlantic Council

On November 15, Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, was quoted in The Wall Street Journal for his comments on how Biden should approach diplomacy with North Korea. He highlights that while denuclearization is the appropriate long-term strategic goal, setting realistic […]

Defense Policy East Asia

In the News

Nov 14, 2020

Brooks talks insurgencies on Real Time with Bill Maher

By Atlantic Council

On November 14, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Max Brooks was featured in a panel on Real Time with Bill Maher where he discussed the importance of governance in addressing public discontent in the United States.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

In the News

Nov 13, 2020

Power Vertical Podcast: Follow the Money

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Russia

In the News

Nov 13, 2020

ABC News: Pavel discusses global impact of the Trump administration’s election response

By Atlantic Council

On November 13, Barry Pavel, Director of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, was featured in an ABC News article on the international effect of President Trump and Secretary of State Pompeo's refusal to concede power. Pavel argued that the words of this administration are more than just symbolic, but could undermine US-allied relations and US promotion of democracy in the future.

Democratic Transitions Elections