Mezran quoted in NIUS on the threat armed militias pose to Libya’s fragile peace process

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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Mezran quoted in NIUS on the threat armed militias pose to Libya’s fragile peace process

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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Mezran quoted in NIUS on the threat armed militias pose to Libya’s fragile peace process

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 24, 2021

Mezran quoted in NIUS on the threat armed militias pose to Libya’s fragile peace process

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Sales quoted in Washington Times on the future role of the US in Afghanistan

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Oct 21, 2021

Daoud joins Fighting Terror Podcast to discuss Hezbollah from a US/Israeli perspective

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Sadat in Politico on the attempt to create a Space National Guard

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Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Mir Sadat comments on the proposal for a Space National Guard in Politico.

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Oct 20, 2021

Slavin quoted in Express on the US killing of General Soleimani

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Oct 19, 2021

Slavin quoted in Daily Mail on motivations of the US killing of Soleimani

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Oct 18, 2021

Generals Jones and Major General Punaro discuss bureaucratic inefficiencies in the Department of Defense

By Jacob Mezey

Generals Jones and Punaro consider ways to respond to bureaucratic inefficiencies in the Department of Defense.

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Oct 15, 2021

Sales quoted in Washington Post on the repatriation of ISIS fighters

By Atlantic Council

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Oct 13, 2021

Massa on the Biden administration’s Nuclear Posture Review in the National Interest

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense assistant director Mark J. Massa published an article in the National Interest arguing that the Biden administration should remain committed to current plans to modernize the United States' nuclear forces.

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Oct 11, 2021

Atwell in War on the Rocks on US cooperation with Afghan forces

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Scowcroft Center nonresident senior fellow Kyle Atwell writes on US cooperation with Afghan forces in War on the Rocks.

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