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Apr 22, 2026

Kroenig quoted in Bloomberg on prospects for victory in Iran

By Atlantic Council

On April 20, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Bloomberg about how President Trump can declare victory in Iran.

Iran Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 22, 2026

Kroenig interviewed on PBS on negotations in Iran

By Atlantic Council

On April 17, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed on PBS about US negotiations in Iran.

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 20, 2026

Lipsky quoted in Reuters article detailing why developing nations may take regionally coordinated ‌action against external shocks

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In the News

Apr 15, 2026

Bertrand featured in Latinvex on decapitation strikes in Mexico

By Atlantic Council

On March 12, Charlotte Bertrand, project assistant with the GeoStrategy Initiative, was republished in Latinvex on the efficacy of decapitation strikes in Mexico.

Mexico Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 15, 2026

Kroenig interviewed on CNN on the blockade of the Straight of Hormuz

By Atlantic Council

On April 14, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed on CNN about the US blockade of the Straight of Hormuz and its strategic significance.

Iran Maritime Security

In the News

Apr 14, 2026

Charai for The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Lebanon and Israel Have Opened a Historic Door. Washington Must Not Let Iran Shut It

By Atlantic Council

Israel Lebanon

In the News

Apr 14, 2026

Nikoladze and Dollar Dominance Monitor cited in AIER article explaining the causes, constraints, and consequences of dedollarization

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In the News

Apr 14, 2026

Kroenig quoted in The Wall Street Journal on the US blockade of Hormuz

By Atlantic Council

On April 13, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in The Wall Street Journal on the US blockade of the Straight of Hormuz, arguing that the Trump administration is escalating pressure on the Iranian regime.

Iran Maritime Security

In the News

Apr 13, 2026

Faith Birol’s comments at the Atlantic Council event cited in Reuters article confirming IEA’s readiness to use global oil reserves

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In the News

Apr 13, 2026

Kroenig interviewed on NPR on Iran’s state-sponsored piracy

By Atlantic Council

On April 11, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed on NPR on Iran's state-sponsored piracy in the Straight of Hormuz.

Iran Maritime Security