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May 18, 2021

Rosenblum in NPR on domestic extremism

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Todd Rosenblum was quoted in an NPR article on the events of January 6 and domestic extremism.

Civil Society Extremism

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May 18, 2021

Grundman in Aviation Week on defense sector

Forward Defense Senior Fellow Steven Grundman in Aviation Week on future directions that the defense sector may evolve toward.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

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May 18, 2021

Silber’s Atlantic Council report mentioned in NPR discussing suggested intelligence improvements

Crisis Management Extremism

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May 18, 2021

Riaz joins the University of York and Chatham House to discuss elections in eastern India and their regional resonances

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Bangladesh Democratic Transitions

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May 18, 2021

Shahid joins the University of York and Chatham House to discuss elections in eastern India and their regional resonances

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Bangladesh Elections

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May 18, 2021

Handler, Schroeder, and Herr in War on the Rocks: cyber security as counter terrorism seeking a better debate

Earlier this month, a senior Justice Department official referred to ransomware as a potential “cyber weapon of mass destruction.” When hackers subsequently disabled the Colonial Pipeline, causing fuel shortages and disruptions along the East Coast, it seemed to validate this warning. But it would be a mistake for the policy establishment to double down on an outdated […]

Cybersecurity

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May 18, 2021

Handler, Schroeder, and Herr in War on the Rocks: Cyber security as counter-terrorism: Seeking a better debate

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To improve US cybersecurity, policymakers should draw on relevant strategic lessons from the study of terrorism and counterterrorism.

Cybersecurity Terrorism

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May 17, 2021

Sakhi in the Heart of Asia Society: In search of peace for Afghanistan

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Afghanistan International Security Assistance Force

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May 17, 2021

Schroeder, Handler, and Herr for the Modern War Institute at West Point: Population-centric cybersecurity: Lessons from counterinsurgency

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In developing strategic responses to conflict within and through cyberspace, the United States should learn from past conflicts with similar characteristics. Population-centric counterinsurgency strategies provide a compelling lens.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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May 17, 2021

Ashford on BBC: Israeli-Palestinian crisis, potential paths for de-escalation

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On May 17, Emma Ashford was interviewed on BBC Newsnight about the current Israeli-Palestinian crisis and potential paths for de-escalation. She argued that the Biden administration has both the capacity and obligation to push for a ceasefire. More about our expert

Crisis Management Israel