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Apr 12, 2022

Kroenig and Ashford in Foreign Policy and POLITICO: Would Putin use nuclear weapons?

By Atlantic Council

On April 12, Emma Ashford and Matthew Kroenig participated in a Foreign Policy debate over whether Russia would use nuclear weapons, which was also featured in Politico.  “I think one of the Cold War lessons we absolutely need to take is Ronald Reagan’s famous dictum that a nuclear war cannot be won and should never […]

Arms Control China

In the News

Apr 11, 2022

Eftimiades in Newsweek on countering Chinese espionage

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Nicholas Eftimiades explains how China uses economic espionage to influence the US commercial sector.

China Intelligence

In the News

Apr 11, 2022

Kroenig on the Ben Domenech Podcast on the Russian nuclear threat

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig explains the nuclear shadow over Ukraine but clarifies that Putin does not want a nuclear war.

Arms Control Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 9, 2022

Ashford quoted in Fox News: Former US ambassador to NATO: Putin has ‘put himself on a plank’

By Atlantic Council

On March 9, Emma Ashford was quoted by Fox News in an article responding to her appearance on Intelligence Squared. “Volker and Ashford argued broadly about the United States’ stance defending Ukraine, Ukraine’s place in or outside NATO, the benefits or downsides of sanctions against Russia, and more over the course of the podcast episode.” […]

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 9, 2022

Skaluba on Finnish Broadcasting Company: Did Russia’s invasion of Ukraine push Finland into NATO?

By Christopher Skaluba

Chris Skaluba discusses what potential NATO membership would mean for Finland.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 8, 2022

Atwell in Modern War Institute on proliferation of low-end technology

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Kyle Atwell seeks to answer how nonstate actors use low-end technologies to their advantage.

Defense Technologies Non-Traditional Threats

In the News

Apr 8, 2022

Manning in VOA: US experts criticize Chinese ambassador to South Korea’s remarks about THAAD [translated from Korean]

By Atlantic Council

On April 8, Manning was interviewed by VOA regarding the Chinese ambassador to South Korea’s criticism of the deployment of THAAD by Seoul. “Robert Manning, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, pointed out…that the Chinese ambassador’s remarks to oppose South Korea’s deployment of THAAD violated the UN Charter. “‘Because the reality is the security […]

China East Asia

New Atlanticist

Apr 8, 2022

How NATO can curb Russia’s chemical weapons threat

By Natasha Lander Finch

Moscow needs to know that the use of chemical weapons will not help its ill-fated invasion—and will not be tolerated. 

Conflict Non-Traditional Threats

In the News

Apr 7, 2022

Polymeropoulos in the Washington Post on Russian intelligence

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Marc Polymeropoulos asserts that Russia's intelligence operations will suffer due to the mass European expulsion of Russian diplomats.

Conflict Intelligence

In the News

Apr 7, 2022

Sloan in Newsweek: Why Finland joining NATO is easier than Ukraine despite Russia threats

By Stanley Sloan

Stanley Sloan discusses the process for Finland to join NATO.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 7, 2022

Kepe in Huffington Post: Civilian resistance is key to Ukraine’s defense

By Marta Kepe

Marta Kepe discusses the role of civil resistance in the Ukrainian war effort.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 7, 2022

Manning in VOA: Experts: North Korea’s nuclear warning likely to toughen Washington-Seoul stance

By Atlantic Council

On April 7, Robert Manning was quoted in a Voice of America article on the impact of recent North Korean behavior on the strength of the US relationship with South Korea. “Experts think Suh’s remarks reveal frustration with North Korea’s continuing to dial up tension despite Moon’s diplomatic overtures and peace efforts since taking office […]

East Asia English

In the News

Apr 6, 2022

Ashford in DW: West toughens Russia sanctions after Bucha killings

By Atlantic Council

On April 6, Emma Ashford was interviewed on DW about Russia’s war against Ukraine and the potential implications of cutting off Russian oil and gas imports to Europe. “The sanctions that have been levied on Russia, including the ones today, are probably not going to cause Russia to withdraw. But they are dialing up the […]

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 6, 2022

Ashford in NPR’s All Things Considered: Where do sanctions on Russia go from here? A foreign policy expert weighs in

By Atlantic Council

On April 6, Emma Ashford was interviewed on DW about Russia’s war against Ukraine and the potential implications of cutting off Russian oil and gas imports to Europe. “These sanctions were initially intended as a deterrent. The Biden administration said to Russia, ‘If you invade Ukraine, we will slap the sanctions on you,’ in the […]

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 5, 2022

Polymeropoulos in Newsweek on Secretary Lloyd Austin’s House hearing

By Atlantic Council

Marc Polymeropoulos calls out comments by Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-R) against Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

Media United States and Canada

In the News

Apr 5, 2022

Brooks in the Washington Post on the threat of disease in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Max Brooks discusses the threat of disease outbreak and biological warfare in Ukraine.

Conflict Coronavirus

In the News

Apr 5, 2022

Pavel in Vox on bioterrorism threats

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel warns that acts of bioterrorism will become more frequent as technology progresses and barriers to entry decrease.

Coronavirus Non-Traditional Threats

In the News

Apr 5, 2022

Chilton at Franciscan University on his experience in Air Force and NASA

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense distinguished fellow General Kevin P. Chilton explains how he balanced family with a career as a four-star general and astronaut.

Space United States and Canada

In the News

Apr 4, 2022

Manning in The Hill: The weaponization of interdependence – and other consequences of the war in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

On April 4, Robert Manning published his biweekly column in The Hill on how interdependence can be weaponized and the systemic consequences from the Russia-Ukraine war.  “One of the many nagging uncertainties of the horrendous, epoch-altering war in Ukraine is what the endgame will look like. That is still over the horizon. But regardless, many […]

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 3, 2022

Manning in Straits Times: Diplomatic solutions to Ukraine war remain elusive

By Atlantic Council

On April 3, Manning was quoted in a Straits Times article on the challenges remaining to find a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine.    “There is a tendency in Washington to confuse western consensus with global consensus, Dr. Robert Manning, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Centre for Strategy and Security, told The […]

Conflict Crisis Management
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