Nuclear weapons on the battlefield are a growing risk. US and allied militaries should prepare now.

MENASource Aug 25, 2024

After a failed attack, Hezbollah’s propaganda seeks to prevent a wider war with Israel

By David Daoud

Committed as Hezbollah is to saving its Gaza-based allies, the group does not currently want a full war with Israel.
Conflict Israel
Nuclear weapons on the battlefield are a growing risk. US and allied militaries should prepare now.

New Atlanticist Aug 21, 2024

How quickly can Taiwan integrate US weapon systems? Speed is essential to help deter China.

By Adam Kozloski

To better prepare Taiwan to defend itself, the United States needs more transparency into Taipei’s weapons integration challenges.
Conflict Defense Policy
Nuclear weapons on the battlefield are a growing risk. US and allied militaries should prepare now.

UkraineAlert Aug 21, 2024

Invasion? What invasion? Putin is downplaying Ukraine’s Kursk offensive

By Peter Dickinson

Vladimir Putin’s efforts to downplay Ukraine’s invasion of Russia have severely dented his strongman image and make a mockery of the West’s escalation fears, writes Peter Dickinson.
Conflict Defense Policy

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New Atlanticist

Nov 5, 2024

Nuclear weapons on the battlefield are a growing risk. US and allied militaries should prepare now.

By Brad T. Gericke and Donna Wilt

US military and defense thinkers must overcome two major misconceptions that for too long have shaped US actions regarding nuclear weapons.

Nuclear Deterrence Security & Defense

UkraineAlert

Nov 5, 2024

Ukraine needs Western support to boost its nuclear energy potential

By Stephen Blank

An energy equipment deal with Bulgaria offers Ukraine a chance to boost its nuclear power generation as the country braces for winter blackouts amid Russia's energy infrastructure bombing campaign, writes Stephen Blank.

Conflict European Union

MENASource

Nov 5, 2024

Naim Qassem is finally the bride

By David Daoud

Hezbollah will not moderate or shift its primary loyalties to Lebanon under its new soft-spoken secretary-general.

Conflict Lebanon

New Atlanticist

Nov 5, 2024

Why this former Finnish president wants a new European spy agency

By Piotr Arak

One notable recommendation in a new report by former President of Finland Sauli Niinistö is the creation of a unified EU intelligence service.

Cybersecurity Disinformation

In the News

Nov 5, 2024

Michael Groen writes op-ed about US “innovation power” in the Cipher Brief

On November 1, [Retired/Former] US Marine Corps Lieutenant General Michael Groen, non-resident senior fellow at Forward Defense, authored an op-ed for the Cipher Brief detailing the risk of US defeat in the competition for “innovation power.” In the op-ed, Groen argues that “innovation power” is a crucial feature of US economic and national security, but […]

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Issue Brief

Nov 5, 2024

How Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO affects the High North

By Anna Wieslander

This issue brief explores the impact of Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership on the High North. Having Sweden and Finland in NATO strengthens the influence of the Alliance in the High North, as it responds to Russia's military buildup and China's regional interests. Deterring aggression while maintaining Arctic stability amidst rising geopolitical tensions will require new defense priorities and enhanced Nordic collaboration.

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Nov 4, 2024

Webster in the China-Russia Report: Central Asia and Belarus’ role in militarily-sensitive trade

By Joseph Webster

Belarus Central Asia

Report

Nov 4, 2024

NATO needs a ‘hellscape’ defense at ‘Replicator’ speed

By Franklin D. Kramer, Kristen Taylor

To enhance deterrence, the NATO Alliance should adopt a 'hellscape' approach designed to acquire and field low-cost, highly effective massed armaments, prepositioned on the forward lines of conflict, within a two-to-three year timeframe.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

New Atlanticist

Nov 4, 2024

US absence in the world is as dangerous as US weakness

By John Teichert

Just as the perception of US weakness can erode deterrence, so too would the perception that the United States is absent on the world stage.

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 4, 2024

Rich Outzen joins i24 news to discuss Iraq-Israel tensions
Conflict Iraq
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General John Raymond on national security and the future of space commerce

An #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Raymond, who served as the first chief of space operations of the US Space Force, talks about maintaining the US military edge as the space domain becomes increasingly contested and congested.

Space Space Security Technology & Innovation United States and Canada
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Rethinking US policy options in Afghanistan
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Navigating a new era of NATO
Europe & Eurasia NATO Security & Defense United States and Canada
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