National Security

One of the primary functions of government is to ensure its citizens remain safe from external and internal threats. From conventional military strikes to terrorist attacks, governments must have the policies in place to protect their countries and ensure stability. These include robust intelligence gathering, deep relationships with international allies and partners, and strong defense and military institutions.

Katz in The Hill: “After the fall of Kabul, will there be more Islamist revolutions?”

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.
National Security United States and Canada
Katz in The Hill: “After the fall of Kabul, will there be more Islamist revolutions?”

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.
Migration National Security
Katz in The Hill: “After the fall of Kabul, will there be more Islamist revolutions?”

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.
China Economy & Business

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Aug 20, 2021

Katz in The Hill: “After the fall of Kabul, will there be more Islamist revolutions?”

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 18, 2021

Chilton named Mitchell Institute Explorer Chair for Space Warfighting Studies

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow General Kevin P. Chilton named Explorer Chair at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

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Aug 17, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in HuffPost on how the Taliban regrouped since falling from power

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 17, 2021

Katz joins Tennessee World Affairs Council to discuss Afghanistan’s collapse

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 17, 2021

Sales joins Fox Business to react to Biden’s speech on Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 17, 2021

Sales quoted in The Washington Times on expectations for the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 17, 2021

Sales quoted in The New York Times on the increase of terrorism risks to the US following Taliban resurgence

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Defense Policy

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Aug 16, 2021

Wechsler joins Bloomberg to discuss the unfolding Afghanistan situation

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Wechsler quoted in The Marine Corps Times on how the Biden administration should properly evacuate Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Sales quoted in The Washington Post on Biden’s approach to US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict
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Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley

Distinguished Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Middle East National Security

Fellow

Elliot Ackerman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Afghanistan Defense Policy

Fellow

Anca Agachi

Nonresident Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Africa Conflict

Fellow

Alexander Alden

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Policy English

Fellow

Ahmed F. Alkhatib

Resident Senior Fellow, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic Conflict

Fellow

Michael Allen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Cybersecurity
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