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.

Ukraine’s top general believes technology can defeat Putin’s Russia

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.
Defense Policy Defense Technologies
Ukraine’s top general believes technology can defeat Putin’s Russia

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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Ukraine’s top general believes technology can defeat Putin’s Russia

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.
Defense Industry Defense Policy

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UkraineAlert

Nov 13, 2023

Ukraine’s top general believes technology can defeat Putin’s Russia

By Mykola Bielieskov

Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny believes technology holds the key to defeating Russia's invasion and argues that drones and electronic warfare can help secure Ukrainian victory, writes Mykola Bielieskov.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Garlauskas’ analysis of East Asia simultaneous conflicts mentioned in Korea JoongAng Daily

On November 9, Markus Garlauskas’ analysis of simultaneous conflict scenarios in East Asia was referenced in a Korea JoongAng Daily article by retired Admiral Choi Yoon-hee, former chairman of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. The article argues that the United States’ allies must build up their own capacity for defense and avoid relying solely […]

China Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Taylor quoted in Wall Street Journal on Hamas attack implications for South Korea

On November 9, IPSI nonresident fellow Jessica Taylor was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on the implications of the Hamas attack for the state of South Korea’s border security. She explained that South Korea, in coordination with US forces stationed on the peninsula, should focus on deterring North Korean missiles by effectively communicating the […]

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Grundman in The Economist

Economist cites Steve Grundman on defense innovation and the Atlantic Council's Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 8, 2023

Soofer speaks at Project Atom report launch

By Atlantic Council

Robert Soofer and co-authors introduce the Project Atom report, discussing possible changes in US nuclear policy and posture.

Arms Control China

In the News

Nov 7, 2023

Jeglinskas featured in News Radio (Žinių radijas) on the relevance of NATO

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On November 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas discussed the relevance of NATO on News Radio (Žinių radijas) (Lithuanian).

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Nov 7, 2023

Ukraine reports fresh success in the Battle of the Black Sea

By Peter Dickinson

Ukraine's success in the Battle of the Black Sea should convince the country's Western partners to finally abandon their cautious approach and provide the Ukrainian military with the weapons they need to defeat Russia, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 7, 2023

Nusairat quoted in Washington Examiner on the Israel-Hamas war reaching its one-month mark

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Nov 3, 2023

Cooper quoted in Time Magazine on US defense material support for Israel

By Atlantic Council

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UkraineAlert

Nov 2, 2023

Putin will win unless the West finally commits to Ukrainian victory

By Ivan Verstyuk

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is more confident than ever that time is on his side in Ukraine and believes the Western world ultimately lacks the political will to oppose him, writes Ivan Verstyuk.

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Charlotte Bertrand

Project Assistant

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Defense Industry

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Hans Binnendijk

Distinguished Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

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Emerson T. Brooking

Director of Strategy and Resident Senior Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Defense Policy Disinformation

Fellow

Ian Brzezinski

Senior Fellow

Europe Center Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Central Europe Defense Policy

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Michael Carpenter

Distinguished Fellow

Eurasia Center Europe Center

Eastern Europe National Security

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Deborah Cheverton

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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US-Turkish defense relations and the upcoming NATO Summit
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Admiral Daryl Caudle on the strategic vision for the US Navy
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