Category: In the News

Kroenig quoted in Politico on US policy in Venezuela

By Atlantic Council

On January 5, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Politico's "National Security Daily" on the Trump administration's Venezuela policy. He explains that administration's ambiguity is intentional and aimed at preventing fractures within the Republican party.

Charai for The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: The Iranian People Will Not Be Silenced

By Atlantic Council

Ellwood in Express on restoring National Service

By Atlantic Council

On January 4, GeoStrategy Initiative distinguished fellow Tobias Ellwood authored an opinion piece in Express titled "The UK is woefully underprepared for global war – we must bring back National Service." He explains that the United Kingdom has grown complacent and argues that restoring mandatory national service is essential amid intensifying strategic competition.

Kroenig quoted in Wall Street Journal on US operation in Venezuela

By Atlantic Council

On January 4, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article titled "A New Trump Game Plan Takes Shape: Strike and Coerce." He evokes the Maduro regime's ties to US adversaries and affirms the US military's ability to operate in multiple theatres.

Kroenig quoted in Politico on the Trump administration’s Venezuela policy

By Atlantic Council

On January 3, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in a Politico article titled "The hawks are winning." He argues that widespread support for military action in Venezuela was driven less by policy conviction than by an awareness of internal power dynamics, with officials mindful of where influence resides within the White House.

Kroenig in C-SPAN on foreign policy in 2026

By Atlantic Council

On January 2, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" about foreign policy challenges for 2026. He analyzes threats from the People's Republic of China, speaks about protests in Iran, and discusses the Trump administration's National Security Strategy.

Global China Hub report featured in CNA

By Kitsch Liao, Nik Foster, Santiago Villa

On December 16th, 2025, a report by Global China Hub Associate Director Kitsch Liao and nonresident fellows Nik Foster and Santiago Villa was featured in CNA.

Kitsch Liao on Al Jazeera

By Kitsch Liao

On December 18th, 2025, Global China Hub Associate Director Kitsch Liao spoke to Al Jazeera about Taiwan’s $1.11 billion arms purchase.

Caroline Costello in the China in Africa Podcast

By Caroline Costello

On December 19th, 2025, Global China Hub Assistant Director Caroline Costello appeared on the China in Africa Podcast to discuss China’s outsized role in West Africa’s illegal resource trade.

Caroline Costello in the New York Times

By Caroline Costello

On December 12th, 2025, Global China Hub Assistant Director Caroline Costello spoke to the New York Times about what the Trump Administration’s National Security Strategy means for the values-based dimension of US-China competition.