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Nov 3, 2020

Interview with President Leonid Kravchuk

By John E. Herbst

On October 5, Ambassador John Herbst interviewed President Leonid Kravchuk, former president of Ukraine and head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG).

Conflict English

In the News

Nov 3, 2020

Cole authors preface of US Marine Corps University graphic novel

By Atlantic Council

On November 3, Marine Corps University released a graphic novel exploring the future of the Marine Corps titled “Destination Unknown, Volume 2.” Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow August Cole authored the preface and served as a writing mentor for this project.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 2, 2020

Hasik cited in the Space Review

By Atlantic Council

On November 2, an article in the Space Review titled "The Green New Deal for space" cited Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow James Hasik's report on “The Precision Revolution: GPS and the Future of Aerial Warfare." The article outlines how space is an essential element of the Green New Deal, specifically referencing GPS capabilities in this domain.

Defense Technologies Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Nov 1, 2020

Zelenskyy vows to thwart Kremlin counter-revolution

By Anders Åslund

A new ruling by Ukraine's Constitutional Court threatens to dismantle the entire anti-corruption framework established since 2014 and derail years of historic progress towards Euro-Atlantic integration.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

In the News

Oct 31, 2020

McFate quoted in the Associated Press on status of former US marine accused of terrorism and espionage, held in Venezuela

By Atlantic Council

Security & Defense Venezuela

New Atlanticist

Oct 31, 2020

Armenia and Azerbaijan should seize chance for peace

By Matthew Bryza

As fighting intensifies, the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan would be wise to embrace the political cover their Russian and Turkish counterparts might provide.

Conflict Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

In the News

Oct 30, 2020

Vershbow in Voice of America: Moscow’s revisionism must be answered

By Alexander Vershbow

Ambassador Alexander “Sandy” Vershbow explains that the White House should not compromise on principles in negotiations with the Russian government.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 30, 2020

Ferziger in Foreign Policy: The UAE’s Invisible Palestinian Hand

Israel Middle East

In the News

Oct 30, 2020

Borghard quoted in C4ISRNET: The US military is targeting foreign actors to defend the presidential election

By Atlantic Council

Erica is quoted in an article on the military’s role in election defense. More about our expert

Cybersecurity Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 30, 2020

Lipner in the National Interest: Donald Trump’s Fire-Sale of International Peace Agreements

Israel Security & Defense

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