Azodi joins BBC Persian to discuss the economic implications of reviving the JCPOA

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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Azodi joins BBC Persian to discuss the economic implications of reviving the JCPOA

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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Azodi joins BBC Persian to discuss the economic implications of reviving the JCPOA

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 5, 2021

Azodi joins BBC Persian to discuss the economic implications of reviving the JCPOA

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Dec 4, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Wall Street Journal on the Gulf’s competition for influence in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Dec 2, 2021

Azodi quoted in Al Jazeera on the US strategy towards Iran’s revival of nuclear talks in Vienna

By Atlantic Council

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Dec 2, 2021

Azodi quoted in Al Jazeera on US’ plan B if the Iran nuclear talks in Vienna fail

By Atlantic Council

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New Atlanticist

Dec 2, 2021

Biden’s defense and security strategies need specifics

By Harlan Ullman

The aim must be to contain, prevent, and defend against massive attacks of disruption—which include the strategies of China and Russia. 

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Issue Brief

Nov 30, 2021

Forward Defense symposium on deterring Chinese strategic attack

By Hans Binnendijk, Rebeccah Heinrichs, and Christopher Twomey

Hans Binnendijk, Rebeccah Heinrichs, and Christopher Twomey contribute issue briefs to a Forward Defense symposium on Chinese nuclear weapons and deterring Chinese strategic attack.

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In the News

Nov 30, 2021

Kroenig and Negrea advocate for a policy of confrontation with China in the National Interest

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig speaks with Financial Times on China’s test of a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle.

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Strategic Insights Memo

Nov 30, 2021

After Kabul: US and allied policy options in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council and DT Institute

On September 1, 2021, the Atlantic Council and DT Institute ran an expert-driven matrix wargame to: (1) explore major policy dilemmas on the horizon after the US-led coalition withdrawal; and (2) forecast state behavior and assess emerging risks in the wake of the crisis. This Strategic Insights Memo captures the key takeaways from that wargame and the implications for great-power competition, regional security, and humanitarian issues in South Asia and the Middle East.

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New Atlanticist

Nov 23, 2021

What’s Russia doing in Ukraine? Its latest military drills provide critical clues.

By John R. Deni

Here's what the Zapad-2021 joint exercise between Russia and Belarus revealed about the Kremlin's strategic plans.

Defense Policy Eastern Europe

UkraineAlert

Nov 18, 2021

Why wartime Ukraine’s defense minister must be a civilian

By Andriy Zagorodnyuk

The recent appointment of Oleksiy Reznikov as Ukraine’s new defense minister is a step in the right direction away from the Soviet model towards NATO standards of civilian control over the Ukrainian armed forces.

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Shawn Creamer

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