Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Preble talks foreign policy and the presidential transition on the Defense and Aerospace Report Podcast

By Atlantic Council

On the November 13 Defense and Aerospace Report Podcast, Christopher Preble joined a panel to discuss the transition of power and what the foreign policy priorities of the Biden administration may be. More about our expert

Manning quoted in Newsweek: Fearing abandonment, Hong Kong activists look to Biden amid China crackdown

By Atlantic Council

Kroenig featured in Ask the Experts article for London School of Economics

By Atlantic Council

On November 19, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig was featured in a London School of Economics article titled “Ask the Experts: How will the election change the US’ stance towards China? What are the implications for the UK?”

Garlauskas on what the US could expect out of China’s policy towards North Korea

By Atlantic Council

On November 19, Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, was quoted in an article on The Economist on what the US could expect out of China’s pressure towards North Korea. He expressed that pressing North Korea to stop testing its most […]

Ashford quoted in the New York Times: 9 ways Biden could change America in January

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford’s commentary on potential action of Biden’s foreign policy is quoted in the New York Times. More about our expert

Warrick in Houston Chronicle on the dangers of Trump’s planned troop withdrawals

By Atlantic Council

On November 18, Forward Defense and Hariri Center non-resident senior fellow Thomas Warrick wrote an op-ed for the Houston Chronicle titled “Trump gambles with national security by removing troops.”

Stefanini cited in the Wall Street Journal on divisions in the transatlantic community

By Stefano Stefanini

Stefano Stefanini was cited in the Wall Street Journal on his criticism of Macron's independence of the US, which will ultimately lead to divisions in NATO and the EU.

Manning in The Hill: A gaping hole in US Indo-Pacific strategy

By Atlantic Council

Warrick cited on the need for nonpartisan DHS leadership in Wall Street Journal

By Atlantic Council

Warrick in WSJ: "For DHS to be able to work with people to defend their cyber networks, people have to trust that the information the department receives will not be misused."

Ashford talks the transition and foreign policy on the Power Problems podcast

By Atlantic Council

On the November 17 episode of the Power Problems podcast, Emma Ashford talks to John Glaser about the transition from Trump to Biden. More about our expert

Ashford quoted in Vox: The 3 elements of Trump’s foreign policy Biden should keep

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford was quoted in Vox regarding the importance of President-elect Joe Biden questioning foreign policy shibboleths. More about our expert

Hu named a 2021 Civil Society Fellow

By Atlantic Council

On November 16, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Evanna Hu was welcomed into the Civil Society Fellowship Class of 2021. This fellowship, a partnership between the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Aspen Institute, aims to prepare and engage the next generation of community and civic leaders, activists and problem-solvers from across the political spectrum.

Warrick quoted in New York Times on role of DHS in climate change response

By Atlantic Council

Warrick in NYT: "[Climate change] is something that needs to be a long term priority for D.H.S."

Garlauskas quoted in the Wall Street Journal on Biden’s approach to North Korea diplomacy

By Atlantic Council

On November 15, Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, was quoted in The Wall Street Journal for his comments on how Biden should approach diplomacy with North Korea. He highlights that while denuclearization is the appropriate long-term strategic goal, setting realistic […]

Brooks talks insurgencies on Real Time with Bill Maher

By Atlantic Council

On November 14, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Max Brooks was featured in a panel on Real Time with Bill Maher where he discussed the importance of governance in addressing public discontent in the United States.

ABC News: Pavel discusses global impact of the Trump administration’s election response

By Atlantic Council

On November 13, Barry Pavel, Director of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, was featured in an ABC News article on the international effect of President Trump and Secretary of State Pompeo's refusal to concede power. Pavel argued that the words of this administration are more than just symbolic, but could undermine US-allied relations and US promotion of democracy in the future.