Security & Defense

Manning in Foreign Policy: Locking China out of the global order could backfire

By Atlantic Council

On May 9, Robert Manning published an article in Foreign Policy questioning the assumption that excluding China from the global order benefits the long-term interests of the United States. “It may be that China is unshakably on a path to remake the world order on its terms and also, as a result of the Ukraine […]

McFate in Merion West: To win wars, cut the U.S. defense budget

"Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the tank-shot heard around the world, especially by American defense hawks." writes Sean McFate

#BritainDebrief – Which Western leaders have done enough for Ukraine? A Debrief from Kira Rudik

By Ben Judah

Senior Fellow Ben Judah interviews Kira Rudik, member of the Ukrainian Parliament and leader of the Voice Party, about which of Ukraine's allies have helped the most.

Deni in the Wall Street Journal: NATO should admit Finland and Sweden ASAP

By John R. Deni

John Deni argues for the Wall Street Journal that Finnish and Swedish membership in NATO enhances the Alliance’s security and sends a powerful message to Russia.

A conversation with Chidi Blyden, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs

Inaugural discussion on “Africa Center Strategic Sessions”, a new series highlighting security and defense matters in Africa, in a context of great powers competition.

Africa Center’s 2022 Spring Meeting Dialogues

With the IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings taking place from April 18th to the 22nd, the Africa Center convened the timely “2022 Spring Meeting Dialogues”, highlighting African views during the strategic gatherings around development matters.