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Mar 18, 2021

Preble on the Net Assessment podcast: A podcast for the middle class

By Atlantic Council

On March 18, Christopher Preble hosted the War on the Rocks Net Assessment podcast, where he and his co-hosts debated the Biden administration’s Interim National Security Strategic Guidance. They commended the administration for issuing the document so early into its tenure, but had questions about the specifics.

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UkraineAlert

Mar 18, 2021

Vladimir Putin does not want peace with Ukraine

By Peter Dickinson

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered office in 2019 promising to negotiate a settlement with Vladimir Putin. He now appears to have recognized that Putin does not actually want peace with Ukraine.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

TURKEYSource

Mar 18, 2021

How to end the US-Turkey dialogue of the deaf

By Matthew Bryza

With Trump and his special affinity for Erdoğan gone, one would predict that the US-Turkey bilateral relationship would become more complicated. But rather than hunkering down for more confrontation, Erdoğan has opened the door for a reset of US-Turkey relations.

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Testimony

Mar 18, 2021

Fontenrose testifies to House Foreign Affairs Committee on human rights in Saudi Arabia

By Kirsten Fontenrose

Middle East Security Director, Kirsten Fontenrose testifies to House Foreign Affairs Committee on human rights in Saudi Arabia.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Mar 18, 2021

How to renew the purpose of the US-ROK alliance

By Cheol Hee Park

It is time for the United States and South Korea to revitalize the intrinsic value of their alliance. There are several ways they can do so.

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Seizing the advantage

Mar 18, 2021

US national defense strategy and the future of foreign military sales

By Charles W. Hooper

Ongoing great-power competition, US efforts to strengthen alliances and partnerships, and the global dominance of the US defense industry will ensure that FMS remains a policy tool of first resort. This being the case, US policymakers need to ensure that it is the most efficient tool that it can be.

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In the News

Mar 18, 2021

Hu, Iyer sign statement on hate crimes against Asian-Americans in Defense One

By Atlantic Council

On March 18, FD Nonresident Senior Fellows Evanna Hu and Arun Iyer signed a statement in Defense One calling for action on hate crimes and racism against Asian-Americans.

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Mar 17, 2021

Preble quoted in Vox: Biden vows Putin “will pay a price” for 2020 interference

By Atlantic Council

On March 17, Christopher Preble was quoted in a Vox article about President Biden’s foreign policy speech, warning that Biden’s comments did not portend well for the US meeting its commitments to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by May 1. Biden noted that it won’t be much longer before he makes up his mind. But his […]

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Mar 17, 2021

Brzezinski quoted in Defense News: Ukraine should look to US for air defenses, improved air force, says former defense adviser

By Ian Brzezinski

Ian Brzezinski was quoted in Defense News on the importance of expanding American military exercises in Ukraine, and the need for the United States to provide more for military assistance to Ukraine.

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In the News

Mar 17, 2021

Warrick in the Cipher Brief: “Grants to fight Terrorism are only the beginning”

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