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Report

Nov 25, 2023

Ten challenges to implementing Force Design 2030

By Bruce Stubbs

Bruce Stubbs points out key questions for the success of the US Marine Corps's Force Design 2030.

China Defense Policy

Issue Brief

Nov 22, 2023

The role of nuclear weapons in a Taiwan crisis

By Gregory Weaver

Nuclear deterrence would be key in a Taiwan crisis, in part because a PLA amphibious fleet would be vulnerable to a US nuclear strike.

China Conflict

Issue Brief

Nov 15, 2023

US homeland missile defense: Room for expanded roles

By Robert Soofer and Matthew Costlow

Matthew Costlow & Robert Soofer explore how expanded roles for US homeland missile defense could enhance deterrence with two nuclear peers

China Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Nov 14, 2023

Why Ukraine refuses to negotiate with “habitual liar” Vladimir Putin

By Peter Dickinson

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has dismissed mounting calls for a negotiated peace deal with Russia, arguing that Vladimir Putin is a "habitual liar" who cannot be trusted to keep his word, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Disinformation

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Garlauskas’ analysis of East Asia simultaneous conflicts mentioned in Korea JoongAng Daily

On November 9, Markus Garlauskas’ analysis of simultaneous conflict scenarios in East Asia was referenced in a Korea JoongAng Daily article by retired Admiral Choi Yoon-hee, former chairman of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. The article argues that the United States’ allies must build up their own capacity for defense and avoid relying solely […]

China Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

LeBaron in Semafor: Middle East braces for long, violent war

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management International Norms

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

LeBaron on CBS News: Americans are trying to help family escape Israel following Gaza “complete siege” order

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management International Norms

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

LeBaron in Reuters: In striking Israel, Hamas also took aim at Middle East security realignment

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management International Norms

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

LeBaron in DW: Has Hamas reset the Israeli-Arab agenda?

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management International Norms

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Grundman in The Economist

Economist cites Steve Grundman on defense innovation and the Atlantic Council's Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

Experts