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In the News

Jan 21, 2021

Power Vertical Podcast: Navalny Vs. Putin

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 18, 2021

Warrick quoted in TIME comparing laws around international and domestic terrorism

By Atlantic Council

On January 18, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Thomas Warrick was quoted in an article in TIME titled “‘Everyone thinks I’m a terrorist’: Capitol riot fuels calls for domestic war on terror.” The article covers the debate around the term ‘domestic terrorist,’ and Warrick is quoted on the legal barriers in monitoring domestic terrorists in comparison to international terrorists.

Extremism National Security

Inflection Points

Jan 17, 2021

Here’s how Trump’s parting acts have improved Biden’s shot at history

By Frederick Kempe

The past days’ events have greatly improved Biden’s chance of being the sort of transformative president who comes along only every generation or so.

Elections International Norms

New Atlanticist

Jan 15, 2021

Chris Murphy: Healing at home shouldn’t stop the United States from its democracy work abroad

By Katherine Golden

The riot at the Capitol on January 6 brought American democracy “to its knees,” US Senator Chris Murphy observed just over a week after the shock to the nation. But that shouldn’t prevent the United States from trying to both “self-correct domestically” and “do the work of democracy promotion.”

International Norms National Security

In the News

Jan 13, 2021

Power Vertical Podcast: Navalny’s Homecoming

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Politics & Diplomacy

Fast Thinking

Jan 12, 2021

FAST THINKING: What’s next for the insurrectionists?

By Atlantic Council

For weeks on far-right networks across the web, extremists discussed their plans for violence. Is it happening again?

Elections National Security

In the News

Jan 12, 2021

McInnis testifies for Senate Armed Services Committee on civilian-military balance

By Atlantic Council

On January 12, Scowcroft Center nonresident senior fellow Kathleen McInnis served as a witness at a Senate Armed Service Committee hearing on “Civilian Control of the Armed Forces.” In her testimony, McInnis concluded that the next Secretary of Defense must work with Congress to strengthen civilian control over the military.

Defense Policy National Security

Press Release

Jan 11, 2021

Заява про занепокоєння

Заява про занепокоєння від тих, що підписалися нижче, осіб з широким професійним досвідом і твердою відданістю інтересам України.

Rule of Law Ukraine

Press Release

Jan 11, 2021

Statement of concern regarding civilian criminalization of combatant commander decisions and its impact on Ukraine’s security & Western support

A group of experts with extensive professional experience and a firm commitment to Ukraine release a statement of concern regarding the Ukrainian government's criminalization of combatant commander decisions.

Rule of Law Ukraine

Inflection Points

Jan 10, 2021

Trump’s resignation would be the best path to US healing—and global effectiveness

By Frederick Kempe

As unlikely as it seems that Trump would step down, his resignation in the next week would serve him and the country best.

Elections International Norms

Experts