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May 11, 2026

Kroenig published in Foreign Policy on Iran’s uranium enrichment

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On May 11, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig published an article in Foreign Policy, arguing that Iran does not have a right to enrich uranium and that Trump should push for zero enrichment in perpetuity as part of any deal with Tehran.

Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation

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May 8, 2026

Kroenig quoted in Semafor on Trump and NATO

On May 8, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Semafor on President Trump's view of NATO.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

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May 8, 2026

Kroenig quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Rubio’s trip to Italy

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On May 7, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in The Wall Street Journal about Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to Italy, arguing that he is the Trump administration's most effective foreign policy communicator.

Italy Politics & Diplomacy

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May 8, 2026

Kroenig interviewed on KNX News on the conflict in Iran

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On May 7, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed on KNX News about the conflict in Iran.

Italy Security & Defense

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May 8, 2026

Kroenig quoted in Semafor on Rubio’s trip to Italy

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On May 7, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Semafor about Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip to Italy.

Italy Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 8, 2026

Bauerle Danzman quoted in Washington Post article on how the Meta-Manus unwinding is unlikely to be a priority during the Trump-Xi meeting.

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May 8, 2026

Tannebaum quoted in Politico article on the realities of this year’s Milken Institute Global Conference

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May 8, 2026

McDowell cited in Bloomberg article on how swap lines could undermine faith in the dollar

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May 8, 2026

Nikoladze was quoted in a BBC article about how China’s “teapot refineries” buy sanctioned crude at reduced prices

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In the News

May 4, 2026

Charai for The National Interest: Iran’s Terror Regime Has Shown Its True Face

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Iran Middle East