Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Manning on the Rick Ungar Show: Should we ban cryptocurrencies?

By Atlantic Council

On July 26, Manning was interviewed on the syndicated Feng Show, where he made the case for rebuilding trust between the United States and China on a policy-by-policy basis. “The [United States] has put itself in a difficult position with China because many of the issues the [United States] is so strongly advocating for, including […]

Manning on the Feng Show: Sherman’s visit to China prevents the deterioration of Sino-US relations

By Atlantic Council

On July 26, Manning was interviewed on the syndicated Feng Show, where he made the case for rebuilding trust between the United States and China on a policy-by-policy basis. “The [United States] has put itself in a difficult position with China because many of the issues the [United States] is so strongly advocating for, including […]

Manning in the Hill: Bye-bye, Bitcoin

By Atlantic Council

On July 25, Manning published an op-ed in The Hill calling for the banning of cryptocurrencies, which quickly accrued more than a million views. “But the insidious new industry of cyber hacking and ransomware is an unacceptable disruptive threat to American economic security. It is a problem that is growing, not subsiding. And the proliferation […]

Garlauskas joins ROK-US Alliance Peace Conference co-hosted by Korean Defense Veterans Association and Korea-US Alliance Foundation

On July 28, Markus Garlauskas spoke on a panel in the ROK-U.S. Alliance Peace Conference hosted by the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) and the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation (KUSAF) at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Garlauskas emphasized that strengthening deterrence against coercion by North Korea and China is a critical task for the ROK-US […]

Kroenig and Ashford debate geopolitics and the Olympics

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 debate Olympic defection, the effectiveness of sanctions over the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, democratic backsliding in Tunisia, the prospects for a […]

Rosenblum interviewed by the Federal News Network on cybersecurity and the National Guard

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Todd Rosenblum interviewed by the Federal News Network on the role of the National Guard in combatting cyberattacks.

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 […]

Preble on the Net Assessment podcast: Solving the Navy’s strategic bankruptcy

By Atlantic Council

On July 22, Christopher Preble led a discussion with co-hosts on War on the Rocks’ Net Assessment podcast about Chris Dougherty’s recent article “Gradually and then Suddenly: Explaining the Navy’s Strategic Bankruptcy.” The three discussed what was needed to get the Navy back on track and what practical decisions could help to close the gap […]

Benitez in Stars and Stripes: Russian actions in Black Sea show ‘increasing aggression,’ says top US admiral in the region

By Jorge Benitez

Jorge Benitez was quoted in a Stars and Stripes article regarding the escalation of Russian military aggression in the Black Sea against US and NATO warships conducting exercises in the region.

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.

Binnendijk in Notes from Poland: Purchase of US Abrams tanks strengthens Poland and NATO against Russia

By Hans Binnendijk

Hans Binnendijk explains the importance of Poland's purchase of M1A2 Abrams tanks from the United States in shoring up Warsaw's military capabilities on NATO's eastern flank.

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.

Kohistany interviewed by NPR on her experience as an Afghan in the US military

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Lyla Kohistany speaks to NPR on her experience as an Afghan in the US military.

Manning in Voice of America Korea: US experts “Deputy Secretary Sherman’s visit to Japan and South Korea strengthened trilateral cooperation… China checks, discusses the North Korean situation”

By Atlantic Council

On July 17, Robert Manning was quoted for a Voice of America Korea article about Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman’s recent trip to South Korea and Japan, and his interview was included in a broadcast to North Korea. Manning made the point that the Biden administration is demonstrating a real commitment to the trilateral […]

Starling, Massa, and Siegel present at the State of the Space Industrial Base Workshop on the future of space security

By Atlantic Council

Co-authors of Forward Defense's recently released Atlantic Council Strategy Paper on "The Future of Security in Space: A Thirty-Year US Strategy" present at the 2021 State of the Space Industrial Base Workshop.

Warrick testifies for the House Committee on Homeland Security

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense and Rafik Hariri Center and Middle East programs Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas S. Warrick testifies for House Committee on Homeland Security.