Engagement Reframed: Introduction

AfricaSource Feb 12, 2025

Trump should patch the holes in US-Africa space cooperation

By Temidayo Oniosun

In order to harness the opportunities of the African space sector, the United States must also fill the gaps in its space coordination with Africa.
Africa Space
Engagement Reframed: Introduction

New Atlanticist Oct 28, 2024

How the US can counter Russian and Chinese nuclear threats in space

By Peter L. Hays and Sarah Mineiro

As China and Russia bolster their counterspace capabilities, the United States must modernize its space-based nuclear command.
China Nuclear Deterrence
Engagement Reframed: Introduction

New Atlanticist Aug 14, 2024

The case for the United States and China working together in space

By Dan Hart

Washington and Beijing should work to revive the idea that the exploration of space should be undertaken for peaceful purposes.
China Space

Content

Engagement Reframed

Jan 26, 2022

Engagement Reframed: Introduction

By Robert A. Manning, Christopher Preble

The Biden administration has been slow to distribute surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses to countries in need or to facilitate foreign manufacturing of vaccines, squandering a diplomatic opportunity and potentially endangering US security.

Africa Caribbean

In the News

Jan 19, 2022

Grieco in The Diplomat: The China-US Space Race is a Myth

By Atlantic Council

On January 19, Kelly Grieco published an opinion piece in The Diplomat analyzing the supposed space race between the United States and China. She laid out the case that there is not actually an ongoing space race and that the United States has demonstrated it is far more advanced in space technology, with fears about China overtaking […]

China Defense Technologies

In the News

Jan 3, 2022

Morris in Dallas Morning News: Space junk threatens US assets in low-earth orbit

By Atlantic Council

On January 3, the Dallas Morning News published a piece by Scowcroft Center senior advisor Nate Morris arguing that a Russian anti-satellite missile test highlights a growing threat to US space superiority. Moreover, the article warns that space waste poses a severe threat to US assets in low-earth orbit.

Russia Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 10, 2021

Chilton moderates panel on space warfighting at Mitchell Institute

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense distinguished fellow Kevin Chilton moderates panel on space warfighting at the Mitchell Institute

Space Space Security

In the News

Oct 21, 2021

Sadat in Politico on the attempt to create a Space National Guard

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Mir Sadat comments on the proposal for a Space National Guard in Politico.

Defense Policy Space

Op-Ed

Oct 1, 2021

Mulder, Starling, and Massa on the future of space strategy

By Atlantic Council

2020-21 Senior US Air Force Fellow Lt Col Christopher Mulder, Forward Defense Deputy Director Clementine Startling, and Assistant Director Mark J. Massa argue for the United States to develop a long-term strategy in space and highlight key recommendations from their space strategy paper.

Defense Policy Space

In the News

Jul 27, 2021

GeoTech commissioner Vint Cerf and others release the report, “Strategy toward a solar system internet for humanity”

By the GeoTech Center

As part of the InterPlanetary Networking Special Interest Group (IPNSIG), GeoTech Commissioner Vint Cerf was one of the five authors that released a report that discussed the technical, operational and political challenges toward the development of a Solar System Internet (SSI).

Internet Space

In the News

Jul 23, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford consider the future of war in outer space and cyber space

By Atlantic Council

On July 23, 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 the future commercialization and militarization of space, calling for cooperation and international standards to help guide future space exploration and […]

Arms Control China

In the News

Jul 21, 2021

Rodriguez at the Heritage Foundation on the future of US technology in space

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Senior Advisor Stephen Rodriguez discusses revolutionary technology for US space dominance.

Defense Technologies Space

In the News

Jul 20, 2021

Sadat in Politico on the future of space travel

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Mir Sadat considers the direction of space travel over the next decade.

Space United States and Canada
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Experts

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Alexandre Marques Pinho

Adviser to the Minister, Portugal Ministry of Defence

Millennium Leadership Program

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Chiara Cocchiara

Senior Innovation Officer, European Space Agency

Millennium Leadership Program

Europe & Eurasia Resilience & Society

Fellow

Temidayo Oniosun

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Space

Fellow

Alyson Claire Decker

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Economy & Business Space

Staff

Ryan Pan

Project Assistant

GeoTech Center

Artificial Intelligence Chinese

Fellow

David Julazadeh

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

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Events

Public Event Thu, May 8, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

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