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NATO 20/2020

Oct 14, 2020

Ramp up on Russia

By Alexander Vershbow

NATO needs to increase the costs for Russian aggression while building back crucial dialogue if there is any prospect for improved relations with Moscow.

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NATO 20/2020

Oct 14, 2020

Threaten decisive nuclear retaliation

By David Gompert and Hans Binnendijk

NATO should thwart Russian use of nuclear weapons by threatening certain retaliation.

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Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 10, 2020

Kroenig in Louisiana Tech Research Institute on US nuclear strategy

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security deputy director Matt Kroenig publishes chapters on US nuclear strategy and nuclear nonproliferation and deterrence against Iran.

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China

Article

Oct 8, 2020

Garlauskas quoted in Japan Times on North Korean strategic weaponry development

By Atlantic Council

On October 8, The Japan Times quoted a recent New Atlanticist analysis on North Korean strategic weaponry development coauthored by Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative. The quoted analysis warns that the threat coming from North Korea is increasing not only […]

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New Atlanticist

Oct 1, 2020

What an ‘October surprise’ from North Korea might actually look like

By Markus Garlauskas and Bruce Perry

If Kim offers up an “October surprise” this year, it probably won’t be the North Korean version of the fictional Soviet ballistic-missile submarine “Red October.” Instead, it may well come in the form of new missiles displayed on the streets of Pyongyang during the Party’s 75th anniversary parade.

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Conflict

In the News

Sep 10, 2020

Garlauskas quoted in Yonhap News Agency on the new direction for US policy on North Korea

By Atlantic Council

Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, was quoted on his remarks during a virtual seminar at the United States Institute for Peace by Yonhap Newson September 10, 2020. He argued that North Korea appears to be ready to resume its nuclear […]

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East Asia

In the News

Sep 9, 2020

Garlauskas on USIP’s Webinar on a new direction of US policy on North Korea

By Atlantic Council

Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, made an appearance on a webinar hosted by USIP on the future of US policy on North Korea. Citing reports, Garlauskas predicted that the regime is preparing to test a submarine-launched ballistic missile and may […]

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East Asia

Article

Sep 7, 2020

Garlauskas mentioned by The National Interest on North Korea SLMB

By Atlantic Council

Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, was mentioned in an analysis by The National Interest published on September 7, 2020. Garlauskas expressed his opinion on the latest satellite imagery report by CSIS, commenting that the latest development of Sino shipyard in […]

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East Asia

In the News

Aug 28, 2020

Garlauskas quoted in Yonhap News Agency the on prospects of US-DPRK summit

By Atlantic Council

Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, was quoted on his discussions during a CSIS webinar on North Korea on August 28, 2020. He argued that a US-DPRK summit prior to the presidential election was unlikely but that Pyongyang may be tempted […]

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East Asia

In the News

Aug 27, 2020

Garlauskas on CSIS’s webinar on North Korea

By Atlantic Council

Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, made an appearance on a webinar hosted by CSIS on North Korea on August 27, 2020. During the webinar, Garlauskas discussed the prospects of a US-DPRK summit prior to the presidential election, DPRK’s approach toward […]

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Experts

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Emily E. Kim

Program Assistant

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Korea Security & Defense

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Kayla T. Orta

Nonresident Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Josh Kirshner is a nonresident senior fellow in the GeoStrategy Initiative at the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security.

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Josh Kirshner

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Anthony J. Ruggiero

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Indo-Pacific Security Initiative

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Vytautas Leškevičius

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

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Khosro Sayeh Isfahani

Former Researcher

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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