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NATO 20/2020

Twenty bold ideas to reimagine the Alliance after the 2020 US election

More than two decades after NATO’s inspired decision to invite former adversaries to join its ranks, the Alliance is in need of equally captivating ideas. The essays in this volume are intended to push the Alliance to think boldly and creatively in the service of recapturing the public’s imagination.

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Insights & Impact

Mar 2, 2022

Sullivan quoted in Al-Monitor on Nile Dam conflict amid Ukraine crisis

Africa Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 2, 2022

Plitsas in Voice of America on Afghan evacuation

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense's Alex Plitsas estimates the number Afghans that have escaped the Taliban in the last six months.

Afghanistan Extremism

In the News

Mar 2, 2022

Alvarado in Defense One: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine does not put Beijing in a bind

By Atlantic Council

On March 2, 2022, Gabriel Alvarado published an article in Defense One, “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine does not put Beijing in a bind”. In this piece, he argues that “there is no reason to believe that Chinese leaders will deviate from previous tactics. Nor should we be surprised if Beijing relaxes its efforts to maintain […]

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 2, 2022

Weinstein quoted in Wall Street Journal: Export controls against Russia add to uncertainty for business

By Atlantic Council

On March 2, 2022, Emily Weinstein was quoted in Wall Street Journal’s article, “Export controls against Russia add to uncertainty for business”. Weinstein said the new export controls put the onus on exporters to identify military end users. “’This could be a significant obstacle,’ she said, noting that figuring out who a military end user […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 2, 2022

Lipsky interviewed by CBNC on the G7 sanctioning the Russian Central Bank

Listen to the interview here.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 1, 2022

Fulton quoted in Inside Arabia China’s growing relations in the Gulf and it’s implications towards Yemen

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

Mar 1, 2022

Kroenig quoted in Washington Examiner on China’s response to Ukraine crisis

By Atlantic Council

On March 1, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig discussed China’s recent efforts to balance between supporting Russia and avoiding international condemnation with the Washington Examiner.

Arms Control China

In the News

Mar 1, 2022

Kroenig quoted in Washington Examiner on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

By Atlantic Council

On March 1, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig discussed Zelensky’s “resolute wartime leadership” with the Washington Examiner.

Arms Control China

In the News

Mar 1, 2022

Sullivan in Arab News: The dangerous energy dance between the EU and Russia

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 1, 2022

Lichfield quoted in NBC news on Germany-Russia relations

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion