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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

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Samaan quoted in The Washington Post on the potential of Lebanon’s army securing the south

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Feb 24, 2025

Demography and geopolitics put Japan’s strength to the test

By Kotaro Shiojiri

By almost all freedom and prosperity metrics, Japan is a model for stability and success. However, looming challenges threaten this narrative, including an aging population, outdated social laws, a rigid labor market, and growing security and geopolitical concerns.

East Asia Freedom and Prosperity

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