Crisis Management

Kroenig in the Wall Street Journal on tactical nuclear weapons

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig argues for the United States to invest in tactical nuclear weapons by outlining a scenario where Russia invades Estonia, which triggers NATO's Article V.

Manning in The Hill: What if the Ukraine victory scenario falters?

By Atlantic Council

On April 20, Robert Manning published his biweekly op-ed in the Hill, urging consideration of possible outcomes to the war in Ukraine.  “The buzz inside the Beltway is that Ukraine is winning and victory is on the horizon. The thinking goes that if we give them everything they need, inflict maximum pain on Russia Ukraine will win. […]

Bird in The National Interest: How the United States can get Taiwan right

By Atlantic Council

On April 20, an article by former NAEI YGP Sam Bird was published in the National Interest, challenging prevailing thinking about US policy towards Taiwan. Bird made the case for the US enabling Taiwan’s defense by providing low-cost weapons, but not overcommitting to the island’s security and risking US interests. The essay won the John […]

Davidzon in the Spectator: Leaving Kyiv and the war in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Azodi quoted in BBC Persia on potential war crimes committed by Russia during Ukraine invasion

By Atlantic Council

Kroenig in the Hill on chemical weapons in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig uses Syria as a case study that demonstrated the unfortunate effectiveness of chemical weapons.

Kroenig on BBC News on chemical weapons in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig provides an overview of the types and uses of chemical weapons in the context of the Russian war.

Kroenig on the Ben Domenech Podcast on the Russian nuclear threat

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig explains the nuclear shadow over Ukraine but clarifies that Putin does not want a nuclear war.

Slavin quoted in Inside Arabia on the UAE’s diplomatic efforts to isolate Syria from Iran

By Atlantic Council

Ashford quoted in Fox News: Former US ambassador to NATO: Putin has ‘put himself on a plank’

By Atlantic Council

On March 9, Emma Ashford was quoted by Fox News in an article responding to her appearance on Intelligence Squared. “Volker and Ashford argued broadly about the United States’ stance defending Ukraine, Ukraine’s place in or outside NATO, the benefits or downsides of sanctions against Russia, and more over the course of the podcast episode.” […]