Defense Policy

One of the primary responsibilities of governments is to provide for the defense of their citizens and territories against threats from other state and non-state actors. Defense policy makers must make decisions on how best to deploy the military and civilian resources at their disposal to ensure the protection of their nations and their allies.

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In the News

Aug 6, 2021

Slavin joins Alaraby TV to discuss the challenges Raisi’s government will face

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Conflict

In the News

Aug 6, 2021

Slavin joins TRT World to discuss the likelihood of concessions made by President Raisi

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Elections

In the News

Aug 5, 2021

Preble on the Net Assessment podcast: (Dis)integrated Deterrence

By Atlantic Council

On August 5, Christopher Preble and co-hosts explored the Pentagon’s new concept of “integrated deterrence” on the War on the Rocks Net Assessment podcast. They attempted to differentiate the idea from existing theories of deterrence and concluded that the phrase seems better suited to identifying a problem, but not necessarily a solution. More about our […]

Defense Policy Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 5, 2021

Dagres joins Al Jazeera to discuss the challenges facing Iran’s new president

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 5, 2021

Dagres quoted in The Independent on rising tensions between Israel and Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Corruption

In the News

Aug 5, 2021

Fontenrose in DefenseOne: “Sanctions Won’t Hurt Iran’s UAV Program”

By Atlantic Council

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Force Posture

Strategic Insights Memo

Aug 5, 2021

A new strategy for US global defense posture

By Matthew Crouch, Barry Pavel, Clementine G. Starling, and Christian Trotti

This Policy Brief, produced by the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s Forward Defense team, recommends a novel strategy for US global force posture to strengthen deterrence and competitive leverage vis-à-vis China, Russia, and other challengers. It addresses multifaceted challenges abroad, allocates missions according to mobility and range, lays the foundation for emerging technologies, and facilitates robust cooperation with allies and partners.

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In the News

Aug 4, 2021

Azodi quoted in Spiegel on the background of the shadow war between Israel and Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 4, 2021

Slavin joins Sky News to discuss the shadow war between Israel and Iran

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Conflict

In the News

Aug 2, 2021

Dagres joins the Monocle to discuss Iran’s suspected attack on an oil tanker

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

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