Category: In the News

Slavin quoted in the Middle East Eye on US sanctions on Iran

Rodriguez in Defense News: Crossing the “valley of death”

By Atlantic Council

On October 9, Defense News published an article written by Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow Stephen Rodriquez. Rodriquez argues that, in public-private partnerships, crossing the "valley of death" requires a stepladder rather than a bridge. Through measured steps, companies can transition from pilot programs to larger engagements in government contracting.

Hasik presents at Naval Postgraduate School on defense procurement

By Atlantic Council

On October 9, Forward Defense non-resident senior fellow James Hasik presented a paper on the value of intellectual property in government procurement at the Naval Postgraduate School's 17th Annual Acquisition Research Symposium.

Nurkin and Hu in The Hill on countering Chinese influence in multinational organizations

By Atlantic Council

On October 9, The Hill published an opinion piece from Forward Defense Non-Resident Senior Fellows Tate Nurkin and Evanna Hu discussing the need to counter Chinese influence in multilateral institutions. In this piece, they discuss how China has weaponized its role in international bodies like the United Nations and the International Technology Union to advance its foreign […]

Charai in the National Interest: Why the coronavirus can’t kill the American spirit

By Atlantic Council

Though the world is currently mired in crisis, facing challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic and its associated impacts, the United States remains an essential global leader and the only country able to organize to meet the danger of rising authoritarian powers. Confronted with these immense challenges, Atlantic Council Board Director Ahmed Charai argues, the United States will still prevail along with its values. Read Charai's latest in the National Interest on the resilience of the American spirit.

Slavin quoted in AFP on Trump’s Iran policy

Nawaz quoted in The Hour on migration and extremism

By Atlantic Council

Slavin quoted in Financial Times on US Treasury action agains Iranian banks

Shaffer quoted in Asia Times on unification between Iran’s Azeri-speaking provinces, and Turkey and Azerbaijan

Slavin joins BBC to discuss US sanctions on Iran