Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Ashford on BBC: Israeli-Palestinian crisis, potential paths for de-escalation

By Atlantic Council

On May 17, Emma Ashford was interviewed on BBC Newsnight about the current Israeli-Palestinian crisis and potential paths for de-escalation. She argued that the Biden administration has both the capacity and obligation to push for a ceasefire. More about our expert

Siegel in the National Interest on curbing Covid-19 cases

Forward Defense Program Assistant Julia Siegel wrote an article in the National Interest on the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Busch in The Hill: Biden’s support of the TRIPs waiver gives new life to a false narrative

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch writes that President Biden's support for an intellectual property for COVID-19 vaccines presents more risk than opportunity, and that real progress will come from revamping the WTO's pharmaceutical agreement.

Ortagus discusses Colonial Pipeline attack on Fox News

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center senior advisor Morgan Ortagus appeared on Fox News’s Special Report on Friday to discuss the recent hacking of Colonial Pipeline. In the aftermath of this attack, she argued the United States needs to establish a level of deterrence against malicious cyber activity.

Warrick in Cipher Brief on domestic terrorism

Forward Defense and Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East Programs Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Warrick co-authored a piece in the Cipher Brief on domestic terrorism with Javed Ali.

Kroenig discusses Israel and Gaza violence with Times Radio

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig appeared on Times Radio to discuss escalating violence in Israel and Gaza. Kroenig argued that both sides see incentives for continued escalation, with Israel trying to reestablish deterrence.

Kroenig and Ashford delve into the latest round of violence in Israel and Gaza

By Atlantic Council

On May 14, 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 discussed at length the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, along with the merits of sharing vaccine IP, a defense hotline between […]

Rothschild in Newsweek: A middle class foreign policy must address universities’ China dependence

By Atlantic Council

Nonresident senior fellow Amanda Rothschild argues the United States must address American universities’ financial dependence on China, contending that this reliance harms the middle class in part by keeping tuition costs high.

Ashford in InkStick: The cautionary tale of the pipeline

By Atlantic Council

On May 14, Emma Ashford wrote an article in Inkstick on the national security implications of the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack. “But while the broad particulars of this story are correct — the Colonial Pipeline was indeed the victim of a ransomware attack which halted transit and caused gasoline shortages up and down the East […]

Preble on the Net Assessment podcast: Building a new defense strategy

By Atlantic Council

On May 13, Christopher Preble and co-hosts discussed what would go into building a new defense strategy, focusing on Frank Hoffman’s recent essay “US Defense Strategy after the Pandemic.” Hoffman makes the case for adjusting US strategic objectives in light of flat or declining Pentagon budgets over the next few years. While the Pentagon might […]

Manning in Voice of America Korea: Meeting of the heads of information agencies between Japan and the United States… Sharing evaluation of North Korea information and strengthening trilateral cooperation [translated from Korean]

By Atlantic Council

On May 13, Robert Manning was interviewed by Voice of America Korea about trilateral cooperation between the United States, South Korea, and Japan on North Korea. “President Biden has made the U.S.-Korea-Japan trilateral intelligence and security cooperation as a cornerstone of his North Korea policy. And given the threats of North Korea continuing development of […]

Ashford in War on the Rocks: Open letter in support of free inquiry and discussion

By Atlantic Council

On May 12, Emma Ashford joined a number of other national security specialists in signing an open letter arguing in favor of vigorous debate and inquiry in the foreign policy conversation. “We, the undersigned, watched with worry the recent flurry of media and social-media speculation about a possible appointment to the National Security Council. This […]

Ashford on Britain Debrief with Ben Judah: How would Scottish independence impact UK foreign policy?

By Atlantic Council

On May 12, Emma Ashford joined Europe Center nonresident senior fellow Ben Judah on his Britain Debrief podcast to discuss the Scottish parliamentary elections and the national security implications of a new Scottish independence referendum. “How would Scottish independence impact the UK as a global actor? With the Scottish National Party and the Greens having […]

Starling in Joint Air Power Competence Centre on NATO command and control

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Deputy Director and Transatlantic Security Initiative Resident Fellow Clementine G. Starling co-authored an article titled "NATO command and control (C2) resilience in contested environments."

Lt Col Mulder in Air and Space Power Journal on the Corsair

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Senior US Air Force Fellow Lt Col Christopher P. Mulder published a book review in the Air & Space Power Journal on the novel "Widowmaker: Living and Dying with the Corsair."

Busch in The Hill: Say no to the dress tariffs

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch writes that to save on wedding dresses, trade policymakers need to get creative and consider dresses either sculptures or wearable art.