Making AUKUS work: The case for an Indo-Pacific defense innovation consortium

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
Making AUKUS work: The case for an Indo-Pacific defense innovation consortium

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
Making AUKUS work: The case for an Indo-Pacific defense innovation consortium

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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Issue Brief

Mar 4, 2025

Making AUKUS work: The case for an Indo-Pacific defense innovation consortium

By Elliot Silverberg, Jacob Sharpe, and Rob Murray

The AUKUS partnership, focused on defense innovation in the Indo-Pacific, faces challenges in technology-sharing due to regulations like ITAR and EAR. The proposed Indo-Pacific Strategic Partnership for Accelerated Research and Knowledge in Defense (SPARK) aims to overcome these barriers, fostering faster co-development and co-production of advanced defense technologies

Australia Defense Industry

Op-Ed

Mar 4, 2025

Ullman in the Hill on recommendations for the Department of Government Efficiency  

On March 3, Atlantic Council Senior Advisor Harlan Ullman published an op-ed in the Hill that analyzes the “unprecedented opportunity” the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has to “make America great.” He argues that Elon Musk’s current leadership style may breed “fierce resentment and anger” among the federal employees who he needs to contribute to […]

Political Reform Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Mar 4, 2025

The stage is set for a US-Iran showdown—not a deal

By Jason M. Brodsky

Right now, signs indicate that the United States and Iran are headed towards confrontation, not a successful diplomatic outcome.

Crisis Management Intelligence

TURKEYSource

Mar 3, 2025

The impact of the PKK leader’s call to disarm will depend on how regional power balances unfold

By Evren Balta

Whether this is truly the beginning of a historic resolution on the Kurdish question will depend on how regional alliances and power balances unfold.

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Mar 3, 2025

Murray on Bloomberg News on the Defence, Security, and Resilience Bank

By Atlantic Council

On March 3rd, Rob Murray, non-resident senior fellow at Forward Defense, was interviewed on Bloomberg new to discuss DSR.

Defense Industry International Financial Institutions

Podcast

Mar 3, 2025

Mercenaries in DRC: “Do not come for adventure here”

By Alia Brahimi

After 300 Romanian mercenaries were cornered by M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo in January, Ben reflects on the reasons behind the rebels’ advance, as well as the perennial need for DRC’s government to look to external security providers for help with managing threats.

Africa Arms Control

New Atlanticist

Mar 3, 2025

To tackle China-enabled drug cartels in Mexico, Trump will need military authorization

By Doug Livermore

An authorization to use military force against Mexican drug cartels would unite various government agencies in a coordinated effort to combat a major threat to US national security.

China Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Mar 3, 2025

Ukrainians unite behind Zelenskyy after disastrous Oval Office meeting

By Peter Dickinson

Ukrainians have rallied behind President Zelenskyy after his White House visit escalated into a very public spat with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Media

Inflection Points

Mar 2, 2025

Zelenskyy and Europe confront the first contours of the Trump World Order

By Frederick Kempe

The Ukrainian president’s tempestuous recent meeting at the White House was a window into a larger transformation of global order by the US president.

Europe & Eurasia International Norms

In the News

Mar 1, 2025

Pınar Dost talked to Al Monitor on Turkey’s role on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire.
Conflict Eastern Europe
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Stephen Kalin

Foreign Correspondent, The Wall Street Journal

Millennium Leadership Program

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Siminia Tulbure

Member, Chamber of Deputies, Parliament of Romania

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Richard Pass

CEO and Co-Founder, Future Forces

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Ioan Istrate

Venture Adviser, Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic, NATO

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Arvid Bell

CEO, Negotiation Task Force

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Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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General John Raymond on national security and the future of space commerce

An #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Raymond, who served as the first chief of space operations of the US Space Force, talks about maintaining the US military edge as the space domain becomes increasingly contested and congested.

Space Space Security Technology & Innovation United States and Canada
Online Event Tue, May 13, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Rethinking US policy options in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Economy & Business Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy
Public Event Wed, May 14, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

Navigating a new era of NATO
Europe & Eurasia NATO Security & Defense United States and Canada
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