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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

Jun 24, 2020

Englebert in Le Monde: Aujourd’hui comme sous Léopold II, le Congo reste la façade institutionnelle d’un voleur érigé en Etat

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo

In the News

Jun 24, 2020

Deputy Director Julia Friedlander in “Digital Currencies: The Future of Money?” with the Belfer Economic Diplomacy Initiative

By Julia Friedlander

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Digital Policy

In the News

Jun 24, 2020

Director Josh Lipsky Interviewed by Yahoo Finance on IMF and Global Economy

By Josh Lipsky

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International Financial Institutions

In the News

Jun 24, 2020

Director Josh Lipsky Quoted in The Washington Post on IMF Report

By Josh Lipsky

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International Financial Institutions

In the News

Jun 24, 2020

Culver for the Lowy Institute: China’s catastrophic success: US strategic blunders fuel rivalry

By Atlantic Council

On July 24, 2020, Global China Hub nonresident senior fellow John K. Culver published an article in Lowy Institute’s The Interpreter, “China’s Catastrophic Success: US Strategic Blunders Fuel Rivalry”. “If Beijing comes to see US antagonism to CCP rule as structural and bipartisan – especially in the aftermath of the 2020 US elections – China’s […]

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 24, 2020

Oh in National Interest: Why China is still needed to achieve any peace treaty with North Korea

By Atlantic Council

On June 24, National Interest published an op-ed by Dr. Miyeon Oh, Director and Senior Fellow of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s Asia Security Initiative. On the 70th anniversary of the Korean War, Dr. Oh argues that China has an essential role to play in tackling North Korean problems.

China East Asia

In the News

Jun 23, 2020

Charai in the National Interest: John Bolton: Tales of a disgruntled and disgraced national security advisor

By Atlantic Council

The secrets alleged in former national security advisor John Bolton's recently-released book have illuminated his silence during critical moments in his service with the Trump administration. Read Atlantic Council Board Director Ahmed Charai's latest in the National Interest on why, in his view, Bolton's memoir has tarnished his credibility and legacy.

National Security Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 23, 2020

Hudson joins Voice of America to discuss the trial of alleged Sudanese war criminal Ali Kushayb at the International Criminal Court

By Atlantic Council

Africa International Organizations

In the News

Jun 23, 2020

McFate joins PRI’s Things That Go Boom to discuss how mercenaries are changing the nature of war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Industry

In the News

Jun 23, 2020

Miller interview on US-China trade deal with The Final Round

By Atlantic Council

On June 23, Leland Miller, nonresident senior fellow at the Asia Security Initiative and CEO of China Beige Book joined The Final Round to discuss the US-China trade deal and what it means for the current administration going into election season. Miller said that goals set by the trade deal, especially the phase 1B deal, […]

China Economy & Business