Security & Defense

One of the most fundamental responsibilities of governments is to protect their citizens from all threats, internal or foreign. Policy makers must prepare for potential conventional warfare, terrorism and other asymmetrical attacks, and the repercussions of natural disasters and climate change to ensure the safety of their citizens. The motivation to protect against future threats must also be partnered with regular dialogue and partnership with allies and neighbors to prevent the triggering of violent conflict or destabilizing arms races.

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In the News

Sep 3, 2021

Sakhi quoted in Khmer Times on how Afghanistan has come full circle with the return of Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

New Atlanticist

Sep 3, 2021

American security cooperation needs an ‘integrity check’

By R. Clarke Cooper

Washington must prove why choosing the United States as a security partner remains the best option.

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Sep 3, 2021

Kroenig quoted on the future of US global engagement in NBC News analysis

By Atlantic Council

On September 1, NBC News quoted Matthew Kroenig in an article about Afghanistan and the future of US engagement abroad. Kroenig commented that the US withdrawal from Afghanistan delivered “a big blow to US credibility” with adversaries and allies. He added that NATO allies were “somewhat caught off-guard” that the president decided to withdraw “without […]

Afghanistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 3, 2021

Wieslander gives keynote address at Marshall Center European Security Seminar

The seminar “Cooperation or Confrontation in the High North” developed a broader understanding of regional perspectives on the European High North and Baltic region. A keynote address by Anna Wieslander, director for Northern Europe at the Atlantic Council, highlighted strategic interests and military activities in the region. 

Climate Change & Climate Action Conflict

UkraineAlert

Sep 2, 2021

Biden and Zelenskyy get US-Ukraine ties back on track

By Peter Dickinson

US President Joe Biden hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on September 1 for a meeting that sought to reaffirm America’s unwavering commitment to Ukrainian sovereignty.

Democratic Transitions Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 2, 2021

Warrick in the Washington Post on the Special Immigrant Visa

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Thomas Warrick writes in the Washington Post on the urgent need for the United States to update its SIV program.

Afghanistan Crisis Management

In the News

Sep 2, 2021

Samad on Channel4 News stated that “The burden of proof is on the Taliban to show they mean what they say.”

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Sep 2, 2021

Preble on The Ripon Forum: Measuring the Effectiveness of the War on Terror

By Atlantic Council

On September 9, Christopher Preble published an article entitled “Measuring the Effectiveness of the War on Terror,” in the Ripon Society. Preble wrote, “Nearly 20 years after the start of the US war, it is reasonable to wonder whether the entire undertaking was actually essential to defeating terrorists. Tragically, it might actually have made the […]

Afghanistan English

In the News

Sep 2, 2021

Al-Masri quoted in the Times on recent Syria clashes

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Sep 2, 2021

Grundman in Aviation Week on the US defense-industrial base

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Steven Grundman writes in Aviation Week on changes in the US defense-industrial base.

Afghanistan Defense Industry

Experts

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