Security & Defense

Chilton in DefenseNews on building up the US Space Force

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense distinguished fellow Gen Kevin Chilton, USAF (Ret.) writes in DefenseNews on the Space Force.

Ashford in the New York Times: Putin has long tried to balance Europe. Now he’s working to reset it.

By Atlantic Council

On January 29, Ashford was quoted in the New York Times on Russia’s approach to Ukraine. “‘There’s a risk of pushing Europe together, of amplifying more hawkish voices and capitals,’ said Emma Ashford, who studies European security issues at The Atlantic Council research group. ‘And there’s the risk of pulling America back in, even as it’s trying […]

Kroenig and Ashford debate US commitments to Ukraine

On January 27, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford assessing the latest news in international affairs. In their latest column, they gauge Ukraine’s importance as a US security interest and debate how far the US should go to defend the country […]

Hooper in Defense News on the simultaneity problem

By Atlantic Council

LTG Charles Hooper, USA (Ret.) shares his view that the United States will not have to manage multiple crises simultaneously.

#BritainDebrief – Crisis Special: Are the UK and EU ready for Ukrainian Refugees? A Debrief from Gerald Knaus

By Ben Judah

Gerald Knaus, founding chairman of the European Stability Initiative, joins #BritainDebrief for a look at Britain and the European Union's policies towards migration from Ukraine and the potential for a Ukrainian refugee crisis.

Eftimiades in the Guardian on Chinese espionage at the Olympics

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Nicholas Eftimiades' analysis on Chinese espionage highlighted in the Guardian.