Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Eftimiades in the Financial Times on Chinese intelligence agencies’ recruitment

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades discusses Chinese intelligence agencies' recruitment processes in the Financial Times.

Gramer featured twice in Foreign Policy upon return from Seoul

After wrapping up one week in Seoul, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Robbie Gramer published two articles in Foreign Policy titled, “As Security Threats Mount, Japan and South Korea Begin (Carefully) Mending Fences” (June 30, 2022) and “Pyongyang’s Not Picking Up the Phone” (June 28, 2022). Based on interviews with South Korean officials and experts […]

Townsend in VOA News: Biden thanks Erdogan for Dropping Veto on Sweden, Finland NATO Bids

By James J. Townsend Jr.

Jim Townsend discusses the capabilities and strategic advantages Sweden and Finland will bring to NATO.

Benitez in Breaking Defense: Turkey lifts hold on Sweden, Finland joining NATO, following wide-ranging concessions

By Jorge Benitez

Jorge Benitez was quoted in a Breaking Defense article addressing the news of Turkey lifting its block on Finland and Sweden joining NATO.

Vershbow in Politico: NATO rushes to halt Russia, leaving China pivot unresolved

By Alexander Vershbow

Alexander Vershbow discusses the implications of the decisions at the Madrid summit on the future of the alliance.

Skaluba quoted in New York Times: NATO members must continue putting forth a united front

By Christopher Skaluba

Chris Skaluba discusses that as the conflict escalates, "following the money at NATO is always a smart idea…NATO allies make commitments, but they are easier to say than do." Thus, it is important that NATO members continue putting forth a united front as the conflict causes increasing challenges.

Scheunemann in AP News: after years of anti-NATO rhetoric, the US has rebuilt its bond with the transatlantic alliance

By Leah Scheunemann

Leah Scheunemann was quoted in AP News expressing that "the Biden administration has done a lot of good in terms of rebuilding the reputation of NATO in America, and explaining the value of NATO as an alliance."

Jain interviewed on CNBC on G-7 Russian oil price cap

On June 27, Scowcroft Center director for democratic order Ash Jain was interviewed by CNBC on the G-7 decision to implement oil price caps on Russian oil and sanctions against Russia.

Jain quoted in the Los Angeles Times on Biden’s global democracy agenda

On June 30, Scowcroft Center director for democratic order Ash Jain was quoted in the Los Angeles Times discussing support for Biden's global democracy agenda despite domestic challenges.

Grieco in Defense News: NATO touts country pairings as key to defending the eastern flank

By Atlantic Council

On July 1, Kelly Grieco was quoted in a Defense News article addressing NATO’s announcement that it would pre-assign allied forces to specific countries for territorial defense. Grieco explained the intent of NATO’s posture change to change the character of their eastern deployments from a ‘tripwire force,’ intended to hold invading Russia forces up long enough […]

Eftimiades in Bolly Inside on DoD purchasing practices with the commercial space industry 

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades considers US Defense Department purchasing practices with the commercial space industry.

Garlauskas featured in Voice of America on South Korea’s first NATO summit

On June 27, Markus Garlauskas was mentioned in an article, “What to Expect From South Korea’s First NATO Summit,” in Voice of America. In this article, Garlauskas emphasizes the shared security interest in nuclear deterrence between NATO and South Korea. He warns that Russian use of nuclear weapons could serve to embolden North Korea’s usage.  […]

Lawler featured in Axios upon return from Seoul

On June 27, 2022, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Dave Lawler published an article, “South Korea would expect U.S. to intervene if China invades Taiwan, official says,” in Axios. After wrapping up one week in Seoul, Lawler reflects on a discussion from the trip of the new South Korean administration’s foreign policy priorities. In particular, […]

Manning in The Hill: No longer ‘Groundhog Day’ in North Korea

By Atlantic Council

On June 28, Robert Manning published his biweekly column in The Hill, raising alarm at the advancements of North Korea’s missile testing and nuclear program. “Like the classic movie “Groundhog Day,” North Korea’s seemingly endless ballistic missile tests occur, a mostly inured world condemns then moves on. Passive acceptance. Rinse. Repeat. No more,” Manning warned. […]