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Security & Defense

One of the most fundamental responsibilities of governments is to protect their citizens from all threats, internal or foreign. Policy makers must prepare for potential conventional warfare, terrorism and other asymmetrical attacks, and the repercussions of natural disasters and climate change to ensure the safety of their citizens. The motivation to protect against future threats must also be partnered with regular dialogue and partnership with allies and neighbors to prevent the triggering of violent conflict or destabilizing arms races.

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Biberman in Asian Security: Genocidal Violence, Nation-Building, and the Bloody Birth of Bangladesh

MENASource Aug 25, 2024

After a failed attack, Hezbollah’s propaganda seeks to prevent a wider war with Israel

By David Daoud

Committed as Hezbollah is to saving its Gaza-based allies, the group does not currently want a full war with Israel.
Conflict Israel
Biberman in Asian Security: Genocidal Violence, Nation-Building, and the Bloody Birth of Bangladesh

New Atlanticist Aug 21, 2024

How quickly can Taiwan integrate US weapon systems? Speed is essential to help deter China.

By Adam Kozloski

To better prepare Taiwan to defend itself, the United States needs more transparency into Taipei’s weapons integration challenges.
Conflict Defense Policy
Biberman in Asian Security: Genocidal Violence, Nation-Building, and the Bloody Birth of Bangladesh

UkraineAlert Aug 21, 2024

Invasion? What invasion? Putin is downplaying Ukraine’s Kursk offensive

By Peter Dickinson

Vladimir Putin’s efforts to downplay Ukraine’s invasion of Russia have severely dented his strongman image and make a mockery of the West’s escalation fears, writes Peter Dickinson.
Conflict Defense Policy

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The Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security works to develop sustainable, nonpartisan strategies to address the most important security challenges facing the United States and the world.

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Jun 15, 2017

Biberman in Asian Security: Genocidal Violence, Nation-Building, and the Bloody Birth of Bangladesh

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Jun 15, 2017

Hruby in Financial Times: African Private Equity Must Rise to Job Creation Challenge

By Aubrey Hruby

Read the full article here.

Africa NATO

In the News

Jun 14, 2017

Nordenman in Defense One: At BALTOPS, It’s Back to Prepping for High-End Warfare

By Magnus Nordenman

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NATO Security & Defense
President Donald Trump, May 29, 2017

NATOSource

Jun 13, 2017

Trump’s Impromptu Commitment to Defend NATO Allies

By Paul Handley, AFP

US President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States remained committed to NATO’s mutual defense pledge, after he failed to endorse it in a speech in Brussels last month.

Central Europe NATO

In the News

Jun 12, 2017

Wilson Joins POLITICO’s The Global POLITICO Podcast to Discuss Montenegro’s Accession to NATO

By Damon Wilson

Listen to the full interview here.

NATO Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Jun 12, 2017

NATO’s Stoltenberg Sees US Commitment to Article 5

By Kelly Russo

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on June 5 affirmed the United States’ commitment to the Alliance’s collective defense provisions, a commitment US President Donald J. Trump publicly and controversially omitted making at a meeting with NATO leaders in Brussels in May. In a Facebook Live interview with Damon Wilson, executive vice president for programs and […]

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 12, 2017

Corman Quoted in Fierce Healthcare on Changing Cybersecurity Laws

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Jun 9, 2017

Trump Discovers Article 5 After Disastrous NATO Visit

By Robbie Gramer, Foreign Policy

At long last, U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed NATO’s bedrock collective defense clause, Article 5, in a press conference Friday. “Absolutely, I’d be committed to Article 5,” he said Friday

NATO Security & Defense

NATOSource

Jun 8, 2017

Putin Vows Military Response to ‘Eliminate NATO Threat’ If Sweden Joins US-Led Alliance

By Damien Sharkov, Newsweek

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed deep opposition to the idea of Sweden joining NATO, calling its potential membership of the U.S.-led alliance a “threat” that would need to be “eliminated.”

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Jun 8, 2017

Corman Quoted in ArsTechnica on Weaknesses of Health IT Security

By Joshua Corman

Read the full article here.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense
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