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Gericke featured on episode of NucleCast podcast

Report Nov 9, 2023

Deterrence is crumbling in Korea: How we can fix it

By Markus Garlauskas, Lauren D. Gilbert

Conventional wisdom in the United States holds that deterrence in Korea is strong, but this widespread confidence is based on a backward look at long-standing assumptions that are no longer tenable, along with rapidly shifting politico-military conditions. This report explains the urgent actions required to get ahead of these changes and maintain effective deterrence.

China Indo-Pacific

UkraineAlert Nov 7, 2023

Peace is impossible while Vladimir Putin denies Ukraine’s right to exist

By Taras Kuzio

While calls to end the bloodshed in Ukraine are perfectly understandable, anyone advocating a compromise peace deal with Vladimir Putin must first reckon with the genocidal reality of Russia’s invasion, writes Taras Kuzio.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

The Big Story Oct 24, 2023

The global consequences of the Israel-Hamas war are just beginning. Here’s what to watch.

By Kirsten Fontenrose

It’s hard to predict what decisions the players will make tomorrow, but here are the early warning signs that could indicate what will come next in the Middle East and beyond.

Conflict Israel

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Jan 17, 2024

Gericke featured on episode of NucleCast podcast

On January 16, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Brad Gericke spoke on an episode of NucleCast, a podcast produced by the Advanced Nuclear Weapons Alliance Deterrence Center. He discussed the situation leading up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the perspective of the intelligence community during this time.

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In the News

Jan 17, 2024

Dean interviewed by Sky News on guided missile manufacturing

On January 16, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean appeared on a broadcast of the Australian media network Sky News to discuss the Australian government’s investment in guided missile manufacturing.

Australia Defense Industry

In the News

Jan 17, 2024

Tran authors op-ed in The Diplomat on tensions in the South China Sea

Read the full article here.

China Conflict

In the News

Jan 17, 2024

Grundman on DefAero podcast discussing defense industry

Steve Grundman speaks on the Defense and Aerospace Report podcast about the National Defense Industrial Strategy and its implications.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

MENASource

Jan 17, 2024

Hamas hostage-taking must not go unpunished. The ICC must make a case against the terrorist group.

By Brandon Silver and Irwin Cotler

If Hamas hostage-taking is left unaddressed and its victims go without redress, international norms will be severely eroded.

Conflict Human Rights

Atlantic Council Strategy Paper Series

Jan 17, 2024

Six ‘snow leopards’ to watch for in 2024

Atlantic Council foresight experts spot the underappreciated phenomena that could have outsize impact on the world, driving global change and shaping the future.

Climate Change & Climate Action Defense Technologies

UkraineAlert

Jan 16, 2024

Confident Putin boasts of Russian “conquests” in Ukraine

By Peter Dickinson

Vladimir Putin is now openly referring to "Russian conquests" in Ukraine as he grows visibly in confidence amid mounting signs of Western weakness, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Disinformation

In the News

Jan 16, 2024

Stubbs in the Wall Street Journal

On January 8, Bruce Stubbs authored a letter to the editor in the Wall Street Journal in which he highlighted key recommendations from his recently published Atlantic Council report outlining ten challenges to implementing the US Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 plan. Bruce Stubbs Director, Navy Strategy Division (OPNAV N-50), Office of the Chief of […]

Defense Policy Security & Defense

MENASource

Jan 16, 2024

Experts react: What to expect after Iranian attacks on Erbil

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts share their insights about the attack and what to expect next.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Jan 16, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in DW News

On January 15, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in an article by German media platform DW News about the potential for Kim Jong Un to go to war in 2024.

Indo-Pacific Korea