Security & Defense

The Maduro-Hezbollah Nexus: How Iran-backed Networks Prop up the Venezuelan Regime

By Joseph M. Humire

Introduction In the face of another fated sham election in Venezuela, countries throughout the Americas and Europe are focusing on the many illicit tactics Nicolás Maduro uses to hold on to power. Top among them: the far-reaching illicit networks that prop up the Maduro regime. This includes armed groups that control vast swaths of territory, […]

Wieslander as key note speaker at The Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences on the US role in the world and consequences for Europe

Samad joins the Middle East Institute to discuss the Prospects for the intra-Afghan talks in Doha

By Atlantic Council

Ashford’s Power Problems podcast: China, India, and sovereignty in the Himalayas

By Atlantic Council

On the October 6 Power Problems podcast, Emma talks with MIT’s Taylor Fravel about ongoing China-India tensions and what China wants from the world. More about our expert

Fontenrose in The National: Iran could lose out if the US closes its Baghdad embassy

Ashford reviews Andrew Bacevich’s book, The Age of Illusions: How America Squandered Its Cold War Victory

By Atlantic Council

Emma writes a review of Andrew Bacevich’s book, The Age of Illusions: How America Squandered Its Cold War Victory. More about our expert

Emma Ashford and Erica Borghard join the Atlantic Council

National security experts will work within Scowcroft Center’s New American Engagement Initiative to challenge assumptions underpinning US foreign policy