Warrick quoted in Ukraine Alert on the expiration of the Lend-Lease Act

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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Warrick quoted in Ukraine Alert on the expiration of the Lend-Lease Act

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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Warrick quoted in Ukraine Alert on the expiration of the Lend-Lease Act

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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Dec 7, 2023

Warrick quoted in Ukraine Alert on the expiration of the Lend-Lease Act

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Dec 7, 2023

Arbit quoted in The Straight Times on $100 billion for Ukraine and Israel

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Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff in The Liberal Patriot: The Fragility of Israeli Deterrence

By Atlantic Council

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Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff quoted in Morning Star on U.S. aid to Israel

By Atlantic Council

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Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff republished in RealClear Policy: The Fragility of Israeli Deterrence

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Kramer quoted in Financial Times discussing the private sector in modern conflict

By Atlantic Council

Franklin Kramer speaks about the importance of deepening collaboration between the private sector and the national security enterprise.

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Report

Nov 30, 2023

Deliberate nuclear use in a war over Taiwan: Scenarios and considerations for the United States

By Matthew Kroenig

Matthew Kroenig argues the US and the PRC would have incentives to use nuclear weapons in a Taiwan war. The US must deter PRC nuclear use.

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Report

Nov 25, 2023

Ten challenges to implementing Force Design 2030

By Bruce Stubbs

Bruce Stubbs points out key questions for the success of the US Marine Corps's Force Design 2030.

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UkraineAlert

Nov 25, 2023

Expert panel: How will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine develop in 2024?

By Benton Coblentz

How will Russia's invasion of Ukraine develop during 2024? The Atlantic Council hosted a panel of experts to explore the key issues that will likely shape Russia's war in Ukraine during the coming year.

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Issue Brief

Nov 22, 2023

The role of nuclear weapons in a Taiwan crisis

By Gregory Weaver

Nuclear deterrence would be key in a Taiwan crisis, in part because a PLA amphibious fleet would be vulnerable to a US nuclear strike.

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Joel Meyer

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Linda Lourie

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Elliot Ackerman

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David Auerswald

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