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Five big questions as America votes: Europe

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Oct 30, 2020

Five big questions as America votes: Europe

By Future Europe Initiative

For the past seven decades, Europe has been the United States’ political, economic, and security partner of first resort. Now, as the transatlantic relationship is challenged by internal and external forces, the EU and the United States find themselves at a crossroads in the relationship.

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Oct 30, 2020

Borghard in Lawfare: Cyber Command’s role in election defense: Important, but not a panacea

By Atlantic Council

Erica argues that, while Cyber Command plays a role in election defense, the primary authorities and responsibilities lie with other actors, and that the focus should be on defense. More about our expert

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New Atlanticist

Oct 29, 2020

Five big questions as America votes: China

By Asia Security Initiative

As China adopts a more assertive diplomatic, economic, and military footing in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, the United States has been accelerating efforts to coordinate a global response to China’s rise.

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New Atlanticist

Oct 29, 2020

The transatlantic alliance needs to work together to gain technological edge

By Katherine Golden

Transatlantic democratic allies must begin working together to develop new technologies like cloud computing and artificial intelligence, to strengthen their collective defense, support democracy, and protect their societies. Here’s a quick look at what NATO, EC, and NSCAI experts said about how a transatlantic alliance for artificial intelligence will impact the geopolitical landscape and protect democracy worldwide.

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Oct 29, 2020

Kremlin memory wars and the search for a unifying Ukrainian national identity

By Olesya Khromeychuk

Ukraine's post-Soviet quest for an inclusive national identity capable of uniting the country has had to contend with memory wars fueled by domestic political rivalries and renewed Russian imperial ambitions.

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Oct 29, 2020

Rodriguez hosts discussion for America’s Future Series

By Atlantic Council

On October 26, Forward Defense senior advisor Stephen Rodriguez hosted a panel discussion titled “Trusted Capital/Defense Industry Investing” during Join Military Pitch Day for America’s Future Series.

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Oct 29, 2020

Kroenig quoted in SVT Nyheter on Swedish security policy

By Atlantic Council

On October 25, Matthew Kroenig was quoted in an SVT Nyheter article titled “The expert: This is how Swedish security policy will be affected by the future president of the United States.” Kroenig explained the differences between the potential Trump and Biden administration transatlantic policies that would begin in 2021.

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Oct 29, 2020

August Cole featured in video series from The Krulak Center

By Atlantic Council

On October 24, Forward Defense non-resident senior fellow August Cole was featured in Episode 20 of The Krulak Center’s #BruteCast Video Series, “Useful Fiction and Future War.”

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Oct 29, 2020

Nurkin for IScann Group on disinformation campaigns

By Atlantic Council

On October 21, IScann Group released a white paper titled “Manipulated: The Challenge of Disinformation Campaigns in the Age of Synthetic Media,” written by Forward Defense non-resident senior fellow Tate Nurkin.

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Oct 29, 2020

Preble on the Net Assessment podcast: Battle Force 2045

By Atlantic Council

On the October 29 Net Assessment podcast, Christopher Preble joined co-hosts Melanie Marlowe of CSIS and AEI’s Zack Cooper to discuss the U.S. Navy’s Battle Force 2045 proposal. Bryan, Melanie, Chris, and Zack agree that the proposed 500 ship force is a fantasy that will not be fully funded. But they express optimism that these […]

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