Arms Control

The US withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in 2002, followed by Russian violations and the subsequent US withdrawal from the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty, have made the early 21st century a difficult period for arms control. The future of arms control, both for the strategic nuclear capabilities incorporated in New START and for non-strategic nuclear weapons is unclear. Moreover, emerging technologies like hypersonics and cyber assets, as well as the increasing militarization of space, are affecting the traditional arms control paradigm.

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In the News

Mar 1, 2022

Kroenig in New York Magazine on Putin’s nuclear alert

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig highlights the unlikeliness that Russia will escalate to nuclear warfare.

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In the News

Feb 28, 2022

Kroenig quoted in Politico on Russian nuclear threats

By Atlantic Council

On February 28, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Politico discussing Russia’s “escalate to de-escalate” doctrine of backstopping conventional aggression with nuclear threats.

Arms Control China

In the News

Feb 28, 2022

Kroenig quoted in Fox News on US embassy evacuation

By Atlantic Council

On February 28, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Fox News arguing that the decision to shut down the US embassy in Kiev was the “correct and prudent move.”

Arms Control China

In the News

Feb 28, 2022

Kroenig in the Irish Times on Russia’s nuclear threat

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig explains that Putin's heightened nuclear alert is textbook Russian strategy and likely a bluff.

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In the News

Feb 27, 2022

Kroenig in the Mirror on Russia’s nuclear threat

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig explains that Putin's nuclear alert mandates the movement of nuclear weapons to strategic positions.

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In the News

Feb 27, 2022

Kroenig in the Financial Times on Putin’s nuclear alert

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig explains that Putin's heightened nuclear alert is not surprising as it is straight out of Russian strategy and is likely a bluff.

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In the News

Feb 27, 2022

Kroenig in the New York Times on Putin’s nuclear alert

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig highlights that Putin's heightened nuclear alert is just one of multiple historical examples in the New York Times.

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In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Kroenig in Fox News calling for a simultaneous US defense strategy on Europe and Asia

By Atlantic Council

On February 24, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Fox News arguing for a simultaneous US defense strategy in Europe and Asia to better counter Russian and Chinese aggression against their democratic neighbors.

Arms Control China

In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Wechsler and Pfaff quoted in Forbes on Iraq’s increasing involvement in militant attacks in the region

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Conflict

In the News

Feb 16, 2022

Kroenig in the Atlantic on China’s nuclear capability

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig acknowledges China's growing nuclear capability in the Atlantic.

Arms Control China

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