National Security

Cooper in War on the Rocks on Memorial Day

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Scott Cooper publishes an article in War on the Rocks titled "The risks of Memorial Day not being personal."

Melcangi quoted in Elzman News on how Egypt brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

By Atlantic Council

Rosenblum in NPR on domestic extremism

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Todd Rosenblum was quoted in an NPR article on the events of January 6 and domestic extremism.

Siegel in the National Interest on curbing Covid-19 cases

Forward Defense Program Assistant Julia Siegel wrote an article in the National Interest on the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Warrick in Cipher Brief on domestic terrorism

Forward Defense and Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East Programs Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Warrick co-authored a piece in the Cipher Brief on domestic terrorism with Javed Ali.

Ambassador Nathan Sales, Former State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism, joins the Atlantic Council as nonresident senior fellow

By Atlantic Council

Amb. Sales will contribute extensive senior government experience to the Atlantic Council’s leading work on counterterrorism, national security, and human rights.

Ashford on Britain Debrief with Ben Judah: How would Scottish independence impact UK foreign policy?

By Atlantic Council

On May 12, Emma Ashford joined Europe Center nonresident senior fellow Ben Judah on his Britain Debrief podcast to discuss the Scottish parliamentary elections and the national security implications of a new Scottish independence referendum. “How would Scottish independence impact the UK as a global actor? With the Scottish National Party and the Greens having […]

Hu talks with US Army Mad Scientist Initiative on competition and conflict

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Evanna Hu participates in a panel as part of the US Army's Mad Scientist Initiative's "Are We Doing Enough, Fast Enough?" webinar series.

Crouch in Defense News on Taiwan

By Atlantic Council

On May 3, Forward Defense Senior Military Fellow Lt Col Matthew Crouch wrote an op-ed for Defense News on ambiguity surrounding the US commitment to Taiwan. Crouch argued that China is testing boundaries with President Biden, aiming to see the extent to which he would defend Taiwan; this will necessitate a firm stance on the part of the new administration.