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Wieslander in Al Jazeera

Director for Northern Europe, Anna Wieslander, was interviewed October 17 in an Al Jazeera article on Russia’s economy, sanctions against it and how it impacts the war in Ukraine. Wieslander argues that US leadership has changed when it comes to addressing Russia as a threat to European security and warns that Europe will pay a higher […]

Mark quoted in NPR on China’s fading consumer stimulus, noting that spending slowed once government incentives ran out

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Bank of England’s Megan Greene quoted in Reuters at an Atlantic Council event, saying rising unemployment has eased wage pressures and argued against continued quarterly rate cuts

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Lipsky quoted in Bloomberg on IMF/World Bank week, noting lingering anxiety over renewed US–China trade tensions despite improved sentiment since April

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Mühleisen quoted in The New York Times on Trump’s proposed Argentina bailout, noting the reputational risk for U.S. officials if the deal results in losses

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Luis Caputo panel quoted in Buenos Aires Times on remarks at the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center during IMF/World Bank week, discussing Argentina’s plans to finalize a $20 billion currency swap before midterm elections

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Ackerman defends human oversight of battlefield decisions on Open Debate

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On October 3, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Elliot Ackerman was featured in an episode of Open Debate entitled “Wartime Kill Switch: Human or AI?” in which he defended human control over lethal battlefield decisions.  

Donovan’s congressional committee briefing mentioned in The Wall Street Journal on discussions of Hong Kong’s role in money laundering, sanctions evasion, and capital flows for Chinese companies

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Rudolph argues for shipbuilding in the Great Lakes Region in the National Interest

On October 13, Abigail Rudolph published an article in the National Interest entitled, “How Shipbuilding Can Revive the US Heartland.” Rudolph explores the potential for shipbuilding in the Great Lakes region, leveraging existing manufacturing infrastructure, a skilled labor force, and strategic geographic advantages. She highlights the dual significance of shipbuilding in the region, meeting a […]

Charai in Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Jared Kushner: The Quiet Architect of Courage

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