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Apr 28, 2022

Garlauskas featured in the Wall Street Journal regarding the US perspective on tackling North Korean challenges

On March 25, Markus Garlauskas, a nonresident senior fellow at the Asia Security Initiative, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on US policies toward North Korea given the recent testing of an intercontinental-ballistic missile. Noting frequent missile testing since 2019, Garlauskas argues that the lack of US sanctions or deterrence against amplified testing results from […]

China Conflict

Podcast

Apr 26, 2022

Episode 4: “Military Dilemmas in the Arctic”

Dr. David P. Auerswald, Professor of Security Studies at the U.S. National War College, takes a closer look at military activity in the Arctic and the associated risks of the region’s increased militarization.

Conflict Maritime Security

UkraineAlert

Apr 23, 2022

New stamp captures Ukraine’s resolve to defy Putin and defeat Russia

By Peter Dickinson

A new Ukrainian postage stamp commemorating an iconic act of resistance to Vladimir Putin’s invasion has become a symbol of surging patriotic pride and growing confidence in Ukraine’s eventual victory over Russia.

Civil Society Conflict

Report

Apr 21, 2022

Climbing the ladder: How the West can manage escalation in Ukraine and beyond

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and NATO’s response increase the possibility of purposeful or inadvertent escalation in Europe. Understanding how these dynamics might impact the war and further degrade transatlantic stability is critical.

Cybersecurity Defense Policy

In the News

Apr 14, 2022

Qaddour joins the Mehdi Hasan Show to discuss similarities between Russian aggression in Ukraine and Syria

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

Apr 7, 2022

Cohen joins Bloomberg to discuss Russian military strategy in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

SouthAsiaSource

Apr 5, 2022

The Indian missile launch in Pakistan: A skeptical view

By Riaz Khokhar and Asma Khalid

It is hard to blame the international community alone for the complacency that Pakistan has shown itself amid a budding apocalypse.

India Missile Defense

UkraineAlert

Apr 2, 2022

Putin’s War: Ukraine can defeat Russia but urgently needs more weapons

By Oleksandr Danylyuk

Western leaders must urgently rethink their cautious attitude towards arming Ukraine and provide the country with the offensive weapons it needs in order to defeat Putin on the battlefield, argues Oleksandr Danylyuk.

Conflict European Union

In the News

Mar 28, 2022

Cooper and Fontenrose quoted in Middle East Eye on Russian aspirations to increase arms sales in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

In the News

Mar 27, 2022

Arbit quoted in Haaretz on Biden adminstration’s foreign policy goals in the Middle East regarding Iran nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Economic Sanctions

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