After Kabul: US and allied policy options in Afghanistan

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
After Kabul: US and allied policy options in Afghanistan

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
After Kabul: US and allied policy options in Afghanistan

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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Strategic Insights Memo

Nov 30, 2021

After Kabul: US and allied policy options in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council and DT Institute

On September 1, 2021, the Atlantic Council and DT Institute ran an expert-driven matrix wargame to: (1) explore major policy dilemmas on the horizon after the US-led coalition withdrawal; and (2) forecast state behavior and assess emerging risks in the wake of the crisis. This Strategic Insights Memo captures the key takeaways from that wargame and the implications for great-power competition, regional security, and humanitarian issues in South Asia and the Middle East.

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Nov 30, 2021

Asat quoted in ProPublica on China cracking down on students who speak out in the US

By Atlantic Council

China Corruption

New Atlanticist

Nov 29, 2021

NATO thwarted a Russian invasion in 1980. Could its playbook work today?

By Ian Brzezinski

As NATO foreign ministers meet this week in Riga, Latvia, they should consider how President Jimmy Carter blocked the Soviets from crushing Poland’s Solidarity movement.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Nov 29, 2021

Slavin joins VOA Russia to discuss the revitalization of Iranian nuclear talks

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Nov 29, 2021

Ashford in Politico: “There’s nothing strategic…about a global force posture review that fails to accept the notion of resource constraints”

By Atlantic Council

On November 29, Emma Ashford was quoted in Politico’s National Security Daily newsletter on the conclusion of the Biden administration’s global posture review. “There’s nothing strategic — or even useful — about a global force posture review that fails to accept the notion of resource constraints and declines to face any hard choices about America’s […]

English Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 29, 2021

Manning in The Hill: The dangers of anarchy in space

By Atlantic Council

On November 29, Robert Manning published an op-ed in The Hill of the need for agreements surrounding space policy. “The US is well positioned as first among equals to launch an ad hoc coalition of space powers to pool resources and (non-national security sensitive) capabilities to better monitor, clean up space debris and seek mutually […]

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 28, 2021

Dagres joins Monocule to discuss the nuclear accord

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

AC Selects

Nov 28, 2021

AC Selects: Addressing Russia and the impacts of Chinese engagement

Week of November 28, 2021 Experts from the Eurasia Center convene to discuss what the US and Europe can do to deter Putin from another military invasion of Ukraine. The GeoEconomics Center launches its new Economic Statecraft Initiative, highlighting the global shifts in economic statecraft due to the rise of China. Finally, the Africa Center […]

Africa China

UkraineAlert

Nov 27, 2021

Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine obsession could spark a major European war

By Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Alexander Khara

Russian President Vladimir Putin's Ukraine obsession could spark the largest European conflict since WWII. With Russian troops massed on the Ukrainian border, Western leaders must demonstrate their readiness to back Ukraine and impose crushing costs on the Kremlin.

Conflict Cybersecurity

Fast Thinking

Nov 24, 2021

FAST THINKING: Germany finally gets a (colorful) new government

By Atlantic Council

Nearly two months after they handed a narrow victory to the Social Democratic Party (SPD)‚ German voters finally have their next chancellor.

Democratic Transitions Elections
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Experts

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James Hursch

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Fellow

David Julazadeh

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Defense Technologies English

Fellow

Leslie Shedd

Nonresident Fellow

Eurasia Center

Eastern Europe Elections

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Akiko Fukushima

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Policy East Asia

Fellow

Scott D. Berrier

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Afghanistan Defense Policy

Fellow

Alexandria J. Maloney

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Defense Policy
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Events

Public Event Thu, May 8, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

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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