On February 2, Steve Grundman, a senior fellow at Forward Defense, was featured in a Newsweek article titled, “’I’d Be Stunned’: Will Pete Hegseth Survive Trump’s Whole Term?” discussing the likelihood that Hegseth will serve President Trump’s full term as defense secretary. Grundman emphasized that Hegseth’s future in the role will ultimately depend on the strength and resilience of his relationships with the executive and legislative branches.
Forward Defense leads the Atlantic Council’s US and global defense programming, developing actionable recommendations for the United States and its allies and partners to compete, innovate, and navigate the rapidly evolving character of warfare. Through its work on US defense policy and force design, the military applications of advanced technology, space security, strategic deterrence, and defense industrial revitalization, it informs the strategies, policies, and capabilities that the United States will need to deter, and, if necessary, prevail in major-power conflict.
