Ashford’s Power Problems podcast: On declinism and American influence

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
Ashford’s Power Problems podcast: On declinism and American influence

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
Ashford’s Power Problems podcast: On declinism and American influence

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 Economic Sanctions

Content

In the News

Oct 20, 2020

Ashford’s Power Problems podcast: On declinism and American influence

By Atlantic Council

On the October 20 Power Problems podcast, Emma talks to Ali Wyne and Gabby Tarini of the Rand Corporation about their new report on America in the world. More about our expert

Economy & Business
National Security

In the News

Oct 20, 2020

Garlauskas quoted in The National Interest on North Korea’s ICBM capabilities

By Atlantic Council

On October 20, Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, was quoted in The National Interest for his comments on a recent report published by Daily NK on North Korea’s latest ICBM capacities. Garlauskas was quoted saying that while the report largely […]

Defense Policy
East Asia

New Atlanticist

Oct 19, 2020

From cyber to China, here’s what has former US national security advisors worried

By David A. Wemer

Whether current US President Donald J. Trump is re-elected or former Vice President Joe Biden becomes the next occupant of the White House, the next US president will be confronted with a growing challenge from China, the lingering danger of an assertive Russia, and a broad range of threats complicated by the proliferation of new technologies.

China
National Security

In the News

Oct 19, 2020

Garlauskas lists key takeaways of North Korea’s military parade for US policymakers

By Atlantic Council

On October 19, NK News published an article by Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, that outlines key takeaways from North Korea’s October military parade for US policymakers. In particular, Garlauskas points out 1) Kim Jong-un believes time is on his […]

Defense Policy
East Asia

In the News

Oct 17, 2020

Kroenig presents on great power rivalry for Savannah Council on World Affairs

By Atlantic Council

On October 15, Matthew Kroenig gave a virtual presentation for the Savannah Council on World Affairs. He spoke about the ideas in his book: The Return of the Great Power Rivalry: Democracy versus Autocracy from the Ancient World to the US and China.

China
Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 16, 2020

Garlauskas quoted in Voa News on North Korea’s ICBM capabilities

By Atlantic Council

On October 16, Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, was quoted in Voa News for his recent analysis on North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities. The quoted analysis, published on the New Atlanticist with Bruce Perry, expresses skepticism towards US missile […]

Defense Policy
East Asia

In the News

Oct 15, 2020

Preble in War on the Rocks: We need to talk about nukes

By Atlantic Council

On the October 15 Net Assessment podcast, Christopher Preble and co-hosts discuss US nuclear policy and the implications of a volatile Trump presidency. More about our expert

National Security
Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Oct 14, 2020

Garlauskas’s Interview on US-North Korea Relations with Vox

By Atlantic Council

On October 16, Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, did an interview with VOX on his experience and insight on US-North Korea relations. During the interview, Garlauskas points out that though tensions between the US and DPRK were high in 2017, […]

Defense Policy
East Asia

NATO 20/2020

Oct 14, 2020

Reimagine the Washington Treaty

By Damon Wilson and Will O'Brien

Reexamining NATO’s founding charter can be an exercise in creating an Alliance fit for a new geopolitical era.

Economy & Business
Europe & Eurasia

NATO 20/2020

Oct 14, 2020

Build resilience for an era of shocks

By Jim Townsend and Anca Agachi

NATO needs a fourth core task to protect allied populations from nontraditional threats like COVID and climate change.

Climate Change & Climate Action
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Tom Mancinelli

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Kristina Kempkey

Former Senior Advisor, USAID

Millennium Leadership Program

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Erin K. McFee

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Latin America National Security

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Brianne Todd

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

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Tatevik Khachatryan

Assistant Director, Events

Armenian Digital Policy
Jonathan Green is a nonresident senior fellow at the GeoStrategy Initiative in the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security.

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Jonathan Green

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Public Event Wed, December 17, 2025 • 10:30 am ET

The Pentagon’s Michael Cadenazzi on revitalizing the defense industrial base
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