Kroenig and Ashford debate China’s nuclear build-up

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Kroenig and Ashford debate China’s nuclear build-up

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How the Houthis’ strikes on US MQ-9 Reaper drones serve a wider regional agenda

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Kroenig and Ashford debate China’s nuclear build-up

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What’s missing from the AI debate? Patience.

By Trey Herr

The AI sector is evolving quickly, fueled by a self-reinforcing cycle of investment, commentary, and ambition. In this race for compute, patience is important to sorting out sustainable innovation from speculative excess.
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Jul 9, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford debate China’s nuclear build-up

By Atlantic Council

On July 9, 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 debated the future of Chinese nuclear posture and utilization, the Sino-Russian relationship, US-China economic decoupling, and prospects for US action in Haiti […]

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In the News

Jul 8, 2021

Sadat speaks with the Institute of World Politics on today’s space race

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Mir Sadat speaks for The Institute of World Politics titled "A Space Vision To Guide America's Strategic Competition with China."

China Space

In the News

Jul 8, 2021

Rosenblum in the Hill on addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Todd Rosenblum writes an op-ed for the Hill titled "What to do with cyber vulnerabilities?"

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In the News

Jul 7, 2021

Herbst & Stacey in The National Interest: Joe Biden’s Russian Cyber Dilemma

By Atlantic Council

Cybersecurity Politics & Diplomacy

Event Recap

Jul 7, 2021

Event | Technologies for rebuilding after COVID-19

By the GeoTech Center

On April 16, 2020, Dr. David Brin and Dr. Kathryn Newcomer shared perspectives on what technologies, investments, and policy actions could help rebuild from COVID-19 on a global scale as part of a live video discussion.

Resilience Technology & Innovation

UkraineAlert

Jul 6, 2021

National Bank of Ukraine prioritizes green finance

By Kyrylo Shevchenko

The National Bank of Ukraine's recently updated strategy document identifies green finance as a key focus for the institution in the coming years as NBU officials look to further Ukraine's European integration.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Jul 5, 2021

Nurkin in ExpressWire on uncrewed systems

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Tate Nurkin quoted in Express Wire on his latest IScann Group white paper on the use of uncrewed systems.

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AC Selects

Jul 4, 2021

AC Selects: Trusted connectivity

Week of July 4, 2021 This week, take a look back at our Front Page event highlights featuring Kersti Kaljulaid, President of The Republic of Estonia and Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology for the US National Security Council. Related Events

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New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2021

Estonian president: Our connected world needs a trusted architecture

By Nick Fouriezos

Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid and Anne Neuberger, deputy US national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology, made the case for "trusted connectivity" at the Atlantic Council.

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

In the News

Jul 1, 2021

Eftimiades in Voice of America on Chinese cyber attacks

By Atlantic Council

Voice of America interviews Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Nicholas Eftimiades on Chinese cyberattacks in Afghanistan.

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