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Aug 13, 2021

Warrick in FOX Carolina on domestic violent extremism

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas S. Warrick remarks on the need to take the domestic violent extremist threat seriously.

Extremism National Security

In the News

Aug 13, 2021

Wechsler quoted in The Washington Post on the future effectiveness of US intelligence capabilities in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 13, 2021

Wechsler quoted in Axios on the Biden administration’s approach to evacuation in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 10, 2021

Biden’s empty posts are a national security problem

By Brian O’Toole

The administration’s inaction on filling positions at the State and Treasury departments translates into real-world problems on everything from energy to rogue regimes to the US financial system.

Economic Sanctions National Security

New Atlanticist

Aug 10, 2021

Why is US defense acquisition falling behind? Blame the TINA paradox.

By John F. Wharton and Tate Nurkin

In order to safeguard taxpayer dollars and foster innovation in military technology, it's time to rethink the Truth in Negotiations Act.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 8, 2021

Eftimiades in Express on the Biden administration’s approach to China

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Nicholas Eftimiades interviewed by the Express on President Biden's China strategy.

China National Security

In the News

Aug 6, 2021

Cooper for CNBC on the Taliban advance in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Scott Cooper interviewed by CNBC in a conversation titled "Veteran reacts as Taliban advance in Afghanistan."

Afghanistan Conflict

UkraineAlert

Aug 5, 2021

Time to remind Russia that Crimea is Ukraine

By Oleksii Reznikov

The inaugural meeting of Ukraine's new Crimean Platform initiative will take place in Kyiv later this month as efforts continue to end the seven-year Russian occupation of Ukraine's Crimean peninsula.

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Force Posture

Strategic Insights Memo

Aug 5, 2021

A new strategy for US global defense posture

By Matthew Crouch, Barry Pavel, Clementine G. Starling, and Christian Trotti

This Policy Brief, produced by the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s Forward Defense team, recommends a novel strategy for US global force posture to strengthen deterrence and competitive leverage vis-à-vis China, Russia, and other challengers. It addresses multifaceted challenges abroad, allocates missions according to mobility and range, lays the foundation for emerging technologies, and facilitates robust cooperation with allies and partners.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

New Atlanticist

Aug 4, 2021

National Cyber Director Chris Inglis: We need to become a ‘harder target’ for our adversaries

By Katherine Golden

How do you strengthen an entire nation’s cyber defenses? That’s the task facing Inglis, who spoke about his priorities in his new White House role at the Atlantic Council.

Cybersecurity National Security

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