Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

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.

Preble in War on the Rocks: How do Americans want to engage the world, Net Assessment

By Atlantic Council

On the November 12 Net Assessment podcast, Christopher Preble and co-hosts convene for the first show after Joe Biden’s election victory to consider how Americans want to engage with the rest of the world, and whether the incoming Biden administration will be able to heal the nation’s wounds while also restoring US global leadership. More […]

Ashford previews US foreign policy of a Biden Administration for Voice of America

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford joins Voice of America “Encounter” to discuss what the Biden administration may prioritize when it comes to foreign policy. More about our expert

Ashford quoted in The Daily Beast: She Helped Escalate an Endless War. Will She End It?

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford was quoted in The Daily Beast story about the possibilities of Michele Flournoy becoming the next Secretary of Defense and concerns she will push a Biden administration to be interventionist. More about our expert

Hasik moderates Acquisition Talk podcast discussion on intellectual property

By Atlantic Council

On November 13,Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow James Hasik moderated a panel on the Acquisition Talk podcast titled “Intellectual Property in Defense Contracts.”

Current and former House Homeland Security Committee Chairs join Future of DHS Project Senior Advisory Board of former and acting DHS Secretaries in call for DHS oversight reform

By Atlantic Council

On November 12, House Committee on Homeland Security current and former Chairs sent a bipartisan letter to House leadership urging them to support the expansion of the committee's jurisdiction to ensure necessary oversight of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This action follows a similar letter signed by the Future of DHS Project Senior Advisory Board made up of six former and acting Secretaries of Homeland Security.

VETERANS DAY 2020 film featured in multiple outlets

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council's premiere of "Veterans Day 2020," written by Nonresident Senior Fellow Michelle Kholos Brooks and produced by Senior Fellow Steven Grundman, was featured in a variety of news outlets, theater sites, and veterans service organizations.

Warrick mentioned in Politico article on election transition

By Atlantic Council

On November 12, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Warrick was mentioned in a Politico article highlighting a letter signed by over 150 former national security officials warning the government of the serious national security risk posed by the delay in recognizing President-Elect Biden.

Pavel, Kroenig, Starling, Scheunemann, and Garlauskas mentioned in USNI News on their participation in a panel on Pentagon turnover

By Atlantic Council

On November 11, Barry Pavel, Matthew Kroenig and Clementine Starling were mentioned in a USNI News article on a November 10 Atlantic Council panel that discussed the implications of Pentagon turnover.

Preble joins Asian Leadership Conference 2020 to discuss US role in the world under Biden

By Atlantic Council

A panel of Atlantic Council experts, including Dr. Christopher Preble, Mr. Ian Brzezinski, and Dr. Miyeon Oh, shared their insights into how domestic political developments are shaping prospects for the future of U.S. foreign policy and grand strategy, and ultimately, what that means for the global network of U.S. allies and partners trying to prepare […]

Manning quoted in Newsweek: Donald Trump lost the election but won on China—the US-Beijing relationship has changed forever

By Atlantic Council