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Issue Brief

Mar 21, 2025

Clarity is power: The Trump administration needs a new US Navy Navigation Plan

By Bruce Stubbs

The US Navy’s current Navigation Plan (NAVPLAN) is an insufficient document. Bruce Stubbs writes that the Navy must embrace the red and identify course corrections and promote greater clarity, specificity, and transparency in its guidance.

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

Issue Brief

Mar 21, 2025

China’s exploitation of overseas ports and bases

By Thomas X. Hammes

The control and administration of overseas ports and bases by China poses a serious risk to the United States in the event of a potential conflict. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army could exploit these ports and bases to challenge control of the sea.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Mar 20, 2025

Warrick quoted in the Associated Press on cuts to the Department of Homeland Security  

On March 18, Thomas Warrick, a nonresident senior fellow with the Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative, was quoted in the Associated Press on personnel cuts to the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships. He argues that the center is central in averting terrorist attacks by identifying individuals before they perpetrate […]

National Security Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 11, 2025

Kroenig quoted in the Washington Post on the similarities between Reagan and Trump’s foreign policy

On March 9, Matthew Kroening, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, was quoted in the Washington Post on the “fusion” of foreign policy priorities between former US President Ronald Reagan and current US President Donald Trump. He argues, in line with his newest book We Win, They Lose: Republican Foreign Policy & […]

National Security Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Mar 5, 2025

How US military action against drug cartels in Mexico could unfold

By James Fowler and Alicia Nieves

A potential four-part scenario can be constructed by examining recent developments in the US-Mexico relationship and US counterterrorism efforts.

Crisis Management Mexico

New Atlanticist

Mar 3, 2025

To tackle China-enabled drug cartels in Mexico, Trump will need military authorization

By Doug Livermore

An authorization to use military force against Mexican drug cartels would unite various government agencies in a coordinated effort to combat a major threat to US national security.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Eftimiades quoted in a The Bureau article entitled, “Inside The Massive PRC Intelligence Machine Working On US Soil”

By Atlantic Council

On February 17, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Nicholas Eftimiades was quoted in a The Bureau article entitled, “Inside The Massive PRC Intelligence Machine Working On US Soil,” where he briefed security experts on his upcoming book. The article notes the importance of Eftimiades’ new book, drawing “insights from nearly 900 cases, including Linda Sun, […]

China Intelligence

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Eftimiades interviewed by NTD on Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence

By Atlantic Council

On February 17, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Nicholas Eftimiades was interviewed on NTD Evening News on the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. In the interview, Eftimiades spoke to Gabbard’s national security priorities and understanding of strategic threats to the United States today.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Wechsler quoted in Haaretz on the dynamics between Trump and Netanyahu ahead of negotiations

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Citrinowicz quoted in 24 Digital on Israeli targeting of Syrian assets

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

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