Category: In the News

Azodi in Limes Online: “Biden’s election raised hopes for the diplomatic revival of the deal. But is ‘Maximum Pressure’ actually continuing?”

By Atlantic Council

Mezran quoted in The New Arab on Italy-Libya relations

By Atlantic Council

Lipner quoted in Foreign Policy on Biden’s approach to US-Israel relations

By Atlantic Council

Mulder and Piliero in National Interest on spaceflight

By Atlantic Council

On May 4, Forward Defense Senior Military Fellow Christopher Mulder and Young Global Professional Raphael Piliero wrote an op-ed for National Interest on the importance of US efforts in space as they relate to the Moon race. They argued that the 60th anniversary of the first American in space provides historical context—and necessity—for our future space endeavors.

Ashford and Burrows in World Politics Review: The rise of restraint is shaking up Washington

By Atlantic Council

On May 4, Mathew Burrows and Emma Ashford were cited in an article in World Politics Review that discussed the growth of the “restraint” community in Washington foreign policy, following their paper on US Russia policy. The WPR article references an email from Fred Kempe to the author, which made the point that the Atlantic […]

Shullman and Kendall-Taylor in Foreign Affairs: China and Russia’s dangerous convergence

By Atlantic Council

On May 3, 2021, Foreign Affairs published an article by David O. Shullman and Andrea Kendall-Taylor, “China and Russia’s Dangerous Convergence.”

Crouch in Defense News on Taiwan

By Atlantic Council

On May 3, Forward Defense Senior Military Fellow Lt Col Matthew Crouch wrote an op-ed for Defense News on ambiguity surrounding the US commitment to Taiwan. Crouch argued that China is testing boundaries with President Biden, aiming to see the extent to which he would defend Taiwan; this will necessitate a firm stance on the part of the new administration.

Warrick testifies before Congress on TSA morale

By Atlantic Council

On May 3, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Warrick testified before the Transportation & Maritime Security Subcommittee of the House Committee on Homeland Security. In his testimony, Warrick spoke on the decline in morale among the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), arguing in favor of The Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021.