McFate in The Hill: Irregular warfare with China, Russia: Ready or not, it’s coming — if not already here

New Atlanticist Nov 1, 2024

NATO needs a defense industrial strategy that prioritizes being strong, smart, and together

By Kristen Taylor, Luka Ignac

A recent two-day summit underscored the ways in which the credibility of allied deterrence hinges on robust defense industrial cooperation.
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McFate in The Hill: Irregular warfare with China, Russia: Ready or not, it’s coming — if not already here

New Atlanticist Oct 30, 2024

In defense of Draghi’s defense idea: Three models for a centralized defense procurer for the EU

By Thomas Goldstein

Only a European defense procurer can provide the institutional reform to overcome intra- and intergovernmental paralysis and invest at scale.
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McFate in The Hill: Irregular warfare with China, Russia: Ready or not, it’s coming — if not already here

New Atlanticist Oct 28, 2024

The US needs a stronger defense industrial base. Option contracts can help.

By Michael Hogan

The US government would pay a premium on current orders, but it would then have the option to purchase a larger amount within a fixed timeframe.
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Oct 11, 2020

McFate in The Hill: Irregular warfare with China, Russia: Ready or not, it’s coming — if not already here

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

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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.

Arms Control China

In the News

Oct 9, 2020

Garlauskas quoted in Reuters on North Korea’s new ICBM

By Atlantic Council

On October 9, Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, was quoted in a Reuters article on North Korea’s new intercontinental ballistic missile shown during the military parade on Saturday. Garlauskas commented that North Korea’s new ICBM is ” likely intended to dispel […]

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In the News

Oct 9, 2020

Hasik presents at Naval Postgraduate School on defense procurement

By Atlantic Council

On October 9, Forward Defense non-resident senior fellow James Hasik presented a paper on the value of intellectual property in government procurement at the Naval Postgraduate School's 17th Annual Acquisition Research Symposium.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

Blog Post

Oct 8, 2020

Battle Force 2045 raises important questions

By Harlan Ullman

The United States needs very capable, professional, and ready military forces that are not only equipped with the most effective and modern systems but that can be sustained given resource realities for the long term.

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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 […]

Arms Control Defense Policy

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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In the News

Oct 1, 2020

Jensen and Montgomery in War on the Rocks: A Solarium model for presidential transition teams

By Atlantic Council

Leveraging their experience on the 2020 Cyberspace Solarium Commission, Forward Defense Senior Fellow Dr. Benjamin Jensen and retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery argue that the presidential transition teams should adopt a Solarium model for conducting a comprehensive strategic assessment.

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Sep 28, 2020

McFate in The Hill: The right debate question for Trump, Biden: How do we fight our next war?

By Atlantic Council

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Report

Sep 28, 2020

Competitive strategy insights from wargames

By Benjamin Jensen, John T. Watts, Christian Trotti, and Mark J. Massa

Warfighting eclipses the moment of battle. This report assesses the results from a series of competitive strategy wargames in order to explore how US military-modernization investments can shape adversary decisions long before the battle ever begins.

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