Starling and Siegel in Real Clear Defense on gray zone conflict

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.
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Starling and Siegel in Real Clear Defense on gray zone conflict

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.
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Starling and Siegel in Real Clear Defense on gray zone conflict

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.
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Jun 13, 2022

Starling and Siegel in Real Clear Defense on gray zone conflict

By Atlantic Council

Clementine Starling and Julia Siegel dive deep into 'gray zone' conflict and the urgent need for US strategies to address hybrid threats.

China Conflict

Issue Brief

Jun 13, 2022

NATO priorities: Initial lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war

By Franklin D. Kramer, Barry Pavel

At the June 2022 NATO summit it will be important to implement four key operational priorities, each derived from initial lessons underscored by the Russia-Ukraine war, to maintain the Alliance's long-term capacity for defense and deterrence.

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In the News

Jun 12, 2022

Kroenig in E-International Relations on nuclear deterrence

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig writes on nuclear deterrence and mutual assured destruction.

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In the News

Jun 12, 2022

Huessy in Warrior Maven on nuclear deterrence and modernization

By Atlantic Council

Peter Huessy discusses nuclear deterrence and modernization as it relates to the challenges of the twenty-first century.

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In the News

Jun 11, 2022

Kroenig in Real Clear Defense on military spending and Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig on US military spending priorities and how they have shifted following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Conflict Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Jun 10, 2022

Ukraine’s female soldiers reflect country’s strong feminist tradition

By Iryna Slavinska

The prominent role being played by Ukrainian women in the current war effort reflects longstanding traditions of feminism and notions of gender equality that have deep roots in Ukrainian society.

Civil Society Conflict

Hybrid Conflict Project

Jun 10, 2022

The future of US security depends on owning the ‘gray zone.’ Biden must get it right.

By Clementine G. Starling-Daniels, Julia Siegel

The United States' ability to prevail in the gray zone will hinge on coordinating and executing a whole-of-nation response.

Conflict National Security

UkraineAlert

Jun 10, 2022

Putin admits Ukraine invasion is an imperial war to “return” Russian land

By Peter Dickinson

By abandoning all pretense and comparing himself to Peter the Great, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has confirmed that he is waging an old-fashioned imperial war of conquest with the goal of annexing Ukrainian land.

Conflict Disinformation

BelarusAlert

Jun 8, 2022

Belarus bluff? Putin’s only ally sparks fears of possible new Kyiv offensive

By Peter Dickinson

Intensifying military activity in southern Belarus is fueling speculation over a possible renewed Russian assault on Kyiv but the true objective may be to tie down Ukrainian troops and prevent redeployment to eastern Ukraine.

Belarus Conflict

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Jun 7, 2022

Wetzel in Task and Purpose on targeting in future conflicts

By Atlantic Council

US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Tyson Wetzel discusses technology, weapons, and targeting in a future near-peer conflict.

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