Category: In the News

Galicia advocates for “networked deterrence” to counter China in the Indo-Pacific

On September 23, Scowcroft Center program assistant Bailey Galicia published an article with the Irregular Warfare Initiative titled, “Austronesian Identity as ‘Networked Deterrence’ in the Indo-Pacific.” He explores the potential of leveraging shared cultural identity in the Indo-Pacific to counter Chinese gray zone actions. The article won third place in the Irregular Warfare Initiative’s 2025 […]

Kroenig in Fox News on nuclear tests

On October 31, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, was interviewed on Fox News about President Trump’s call to resume nuclear testing. He discussed the concerns that Russia and China are conducting nuclear tests in an undetectable manner.

Charai for The National Interest: Donald Trump and King Mohammed’s Humane Diplomacy

By Atlantic Council

Kroenig explores lessons from “A House of Dynamite” in Foreign Policy

On October 28, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig published an published an article in Foreign Policy titled “The Lessons of ‘A House of Dynamite.'” Kroenig explores the lessons about US nuclear strategy and public support for nuclear programs in the new film.

Kroenig in Fox News on US nuclear tests

On October 31, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in an article in Fox News. He argues that President Trump’s call to resume nuclear testing may be referring to nuclear-powered weapon delivery systems.

Kroenig in Foreign Policy urges United States to not extend New START

On October 16, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig published an article in Foreign Policy titled, “It’s Time to Stop New START.” He argues that the Trump administration should not extend the nuclear arms control treaty with Russia and should instead expand its nuclear arsenal to deter China.

Woolf defends arms control and New START in new commentary

By Atlantic Council

On October 21, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Amy Woolf published an article with the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) titled “Beyond New START: What Happens Next in Nuclear Arms Control?” She argues that the United States should continue to pursue arms control discussions with Russia and China to manage nuclear competition and reduce the […]

Kroenig quoted in The Hill on Trump-Xi Meeting

On October 29, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, was quoted in The Hill on President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He argued a more comprehensive economic strategy for China is needed beyond short-term summit talks.

Taylor joins Al-Taghier to discuss the impact of Iranian factions on the US-Iraq partnership

By Atlantic Council

Tabaqchali mentioned in Amwaj Media on China and Iraq’s nuclear aspirations

By Atlantic Council