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.

Content

In the News

Aug 29, 2021

Ghori-Ahmad was quoted in KAKE News: “The Taliban’s social media dilemma”

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 29, 2021

Ghori-Ahmad was quoted in KIMT3 News: “The Taliban’s social media dilemma”

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 29, 2021

Ghori-Ahmad quoted in Action News Now on the Taliban’s social media dilemma

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 29, 2021

Fontenrose joins PBS NewsHour to discuss US drone airstrikes against ISIS-K

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 29, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in USA Today on prior US knowledge of weaknesses of the Afghan security forces

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 29, 2021

Ghori-Ahmad quoted in KITV4 Island News on the Taliban’s social media dilemma

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 29, 2021

Nasr quoted in Firstpost on Biden’s decisions in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 29, 2021

Nasr quoted in The Times of India on Biden’s decisions in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

Inflection Points

Aug 29, 2021

Biden can still salvage his legacy and US credibility. It won’t be easy.

By Frederick Kempe

Here's how President Joe Biden can correct course with allies and partners over Afghanistan—and beyond. 

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 28, 2021

Nasr quoted in The New York Times on Biden’s decisions in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

Experts

Events