Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Pavel on Speaker Pelosi’s potential trip to Taiwan

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel discusses the politics of Speaker Pelosi's possible trip to Taiwan and the Pentagon's response.

Pavel in Associated Press and CBS News on Taiwan

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel discusses the politics of Speaker Pelosi's possible trip to Taiwan and the Pentagon response.

Polymeropoulos in the Washington Examiner on the January 6 committee

By Atlantic Council

Marc Polymeropoulos discusses why the January 6 committee is critical to ensuring the continuation of American democracy.

KF Journalist Fellow Fromer featured in South China Morning Post

On July 21, 2022, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Jacob Fromer published an article, “Distrust and unease loom as South Koreans grow wary of China’s clout,” in South China Morning Post. In this article, Fromer discusses South Koreans’ view of China, drawing on insights from conversations with South Korean government officials, a roundtable with Dr. […]

Reynolds in Defence Studies: NATO’s position and role in the Indo-Pacific

By Jeffrey Reynolds

Jeffrey Reynolds coauthored an article in Defence Studies discussing the implications NATO's role in the Indo-Pacific

Michel quoted in Helsingin Sanomat: Why is Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership progressing exceptionally fast in the US

TSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Leo Michel was quoted in the Finnish outlet Helsingin Sanomat discussing why Finland and Sweden's NATO membership is progressing exceptionally fast in the US.

Davidson in The National Interest: Has Draghi’s fall broken Western unity on Ukraine?

By Atlantic Council

On July 21, nonresident senior fellow Jason Davidson wrote in The National Interest about how the resignation of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi may have consequences for Western unity on the war in Ukraine. “Draghi’s resignation will likely fundamentally change Italy’s stance on the war and posture toward Russia. Current polling suggests that the Right is likely […]

Preble on Net Assessment: Active denial or in denial?

By Atlantic Council

On July 21, Christopher Preble joined his co-hosts on the War on the Rocks Net Assessment podcast to debate the Quincy Institute’s new report on US defense strategy in Asia. They applaud the report for presenting a detailed plan and for highlighting the areas of both agreement and disagreement among the authors. They questioned the political […]

Wide coverage of Atlantic Council delegation in Taiwan continues

On July 20, the Atlantic Council delegation trip to Taiwan received coverage by an array of news outlets across the world, including Taipei Times, Taiwan Today, NHK World – Japan, and Stars and Stripes. Taipei Times featured the delegation leader, former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, on the front page, highlighting his examination of […]

Stefanini featured in Taiwanese news and Italy’s Agenzia Nova

On July 19-20, Taiwan News, Radio Taiwan International, and Agenzia Nova featured Stefano Stefanini, who travelled to Taiwan as a member of the Atlantic Council delegation. In reference to former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s statement that “a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency,” Stefanini emphasizes that it would be an international matter.

Atlantic Council delegation featured by news outlets in Japan, China, and Taiwan

On July 19, the Atlantic Council delegation in Taiwan was featured by news outlets across Japan, China, and Taiwan, including Kyodo News, South China Morning Post, Taiwan News, Taipei Times, and Focus Taiwan. Articles highlight the delegation’s meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen, in which the delegation leader and former US Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, […]

President Tsai meets Atlantic Council delegation

On July 19, the Office of the President for the Republic of China (Taiwan) released a synopsis of President Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting with Atlantic Council delegates Mark Esper, former US Secretary of Defense, Stefano Stefanini, former Permanent Representative of Italy to NATO, and Barry Pavel, Senior Vice President and Director of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft […]

Atlantic Council delegation arrives in Taiwan

On July 18, Taiwan Today and Taiwan News featured Atlantic Council delegates Mark Esper, former US Secretary of Defense, Stefano Stefanini, former Permanent Representative of Italy to NATO, and Barry Pavel, Senior Vice President and Director of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), who regard Secretary […]

Atlantic Council delegation to visit Taiwan

On July 18, Focus Taiwan featured Atlantic Council delegates Mark Esper, former US Secretary of Defense, Stefano Stefanini, former Permanent Representative of Italy to NATO, and Barry Pavel, Senior Vice President and Director of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. The delegation will meet with senior government officials, think tanks, and business […]