National Security

One of the primary functions of government is to ensure its citizens remain safe from external and internal threats. From conventional military strikes to terrorist attacks, governments must have the policies in place to protect their countries and ensure stability. These include robust intelligence gathering, deep relationships with international allies and partners, and strong defense and military institutions.

Kadhim quoted in the Wall Street Journal on Iraqi protests and Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi’s resignation

New Atlanticist Nov 13, 2024

The threat from wildfires is growing. The US needs a unified response.

By Dan Hart

Congress should create a modern, centralized wildfire intelligence system that can serve firefighters nationwide.
National Security United States and Canada
Kadhim quoted in the Wall Street Journal on Iraqi protests and Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi’s resignation

Future of DHS Sep 26, 2024

The Secret Service needs a budget increase—but so does the rest of the Department of Homeland Security

By Thomas S. Warrick

On Wednesday, Congress passed a bill to increase Secret Service funding in response to threats, after two assassination attempts against Donald Trump. The same logic should apply to the overall DHS budget.
Migration National Security
Kadhim quoted in the Wall Street Journal on Iraqi protests and Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi’s resignation

New Atlanticist Sep 25, 2024

What the next administration should do to ensure US economic and national security

By Kimberly Donovan, Maia Nikoladze

The next administration must protect sensitive US technology, drive the energy transition, and safeguard the global financial system.
China Economy & Business

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Dec 1, 2019

Kadhim quoted in the Wall Street Journal on Iraqi protests and Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi’s resignation

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Crisis Management

In the News

Nov 28, 2019

Kadhim quoted in L’Orient Le Jour on corruption in Iraq

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Corruption

In the News

Nov 26, 2019

Katz quoted in Sharq wa Gharb (London) on the US objecting to Egypt buying Russian Su-35 fighter aircraft

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Conflict

In the News

Nov 25, 2019

Fried, Vershbow and Åslund quoted in Axios on Putin’s rise to power

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Corruption

In the News

Nov 23, 2019

Kadhim quoted in Politico on U.S. relations with Iraq and Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 19, 2019

Slavin quoted in Truthout on Iran sanctions

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 15, 2019

Cohen in Forbes: Investors Evaluating Aramco IPO As Iran Claims Discovery Of New Oil Field

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Nov 13, 2019

Bryza joins Turkey’s Ekoturk TV to discuss Erdogan-Trump meeting

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Nov 13, 2019

Ullman in UPI: Anniversaries that changed the world: 1918, 1989 and 2016?

By Harlan Ullman

Corruption Democratic Transitions

In the News

Nov 12, 2019

Wechsler interviewed by Italian Formiche magazine to discuss US strategy in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Italian
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Experts

Fellow

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley

Distinguished Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Middle East National Security

Fellow

Elliot Ackerman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Afghanistan Defense Policy

Fellow

Anca Agachi

Nonresident Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Africa Conflict

Fellow

Alexander Alden

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Policy English

Fellow

Ahmed F. Alkhatib

Resident Senior Fellow, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic Conflict

Fellow

Michael Allen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Cybersecurity
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