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Nov 22, 2020

Unexpected competition: A US strategy to keep its Central and Eastern European allies as allies in an era of great-power competition

By John Blocher

As China and Russia make inroads with traditional US allies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the United States is faced with unexpected competition. To keep these US allies as allies for years to come, policymakers should heed the roadmap offered in this strategy paper, which focuses on the case study of Hungary to recommend ways to deepen alliances with CEE nations.

Central Europe Defense Policy

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Nov 22, 2020

Hudson quoted in the Middle East Eye on the influence of external powers in Sudan

By Atlantic Council

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UkraineAlert

Nov 22, 2020

How Ukraine’s Orange Revolution shaped twenty-first century geopolitics

By Peter Dickinson

Ukraine's 2004 Orange Revolution is often overlooked but it is worthy of more attention as one of the great geopolitical turning points of the early twenty-first century that set the stage for today's Cold War climate.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

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Nov 20, 2020

Kroenig and Ashford discuss US policy toward Afghanistan and Iran

By Atlantic Council

On November 20, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they discuss President Trump’s desire to pull US troops out of Afghanistan, as well as a potential strike on Iran’s nuclear programs in […]

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Nov 20, 2020

Ashford in Instituto Affari Internazionali Papers: American power after COVID-19

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford’s journal article on American power in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic was published in the Instituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) Papers. The paper was presented in a joint webinar on transatlantic relations by the IAI and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik (DGAP), organized in cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

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Nov 20, 2020

Hooper mentioned in Modern War Institute piece on security sector assistance

By Atlantic Council

On November 23, FD NSRF Charles Hooper was mentioned in a Modern War Institute commentary article on the ways in which American security sector assistance can strengthen America’s competitive advantage.

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Nov 20, 2020

Kroenig mentioned in Aviation Week on expected Biden defense policies

By Atlantic Council

On November 20, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig was mentioned in an Aviation Week article titled “What to Expect from Biden’s Pentagon.”

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Nov 20, 2020

Kroenig mentioned in National Interest on strategy recommendations for the new administration

By Atlantic Council

On November 20, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig was mentioned in a National Interest article titled “How Biden Can Restore America’s Role Abroad.”

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Nov 20, 2020

Starling quoted in Space News on expected Biden space policies

By Atlantic Council

On November 20, Forward Defense Deputy Director Clementine Starling was quoted in a Space News article titled “Biden likely to stay course on Space Force and defense investments.”

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The Weeds

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Nov 20, 2020

Ashford on Vox’s The Weeds: Joe Biden’s World

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford joins Vox’s The Weeds to discuss Joe Biden’s foreign policy and what the next four years might look like when it comes to America’s place in the world. More about our expert

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