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General Robert Neller, Commandant of the US Marine Corps, speaks with moderator Kevin Baron during a Commanders Series event at the Atlantic Council.

Commanders Series

Mar 29, 2018

US Marine Corps: A Strategic Look with General Neller

By Joanna Jaworska

On March 29, the Atlantic Council hosted Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller for a strategic look at the US Marine Corps. The event featured a moderated discussion led by Kevin Baron, Executive Editor of Defense One.

In the News

Mar 29, 2018

Kroenig Joins WHYY to Discuss Trump’s New Foreign Policy Team

By Matthew Kroenig

Listen to the full discussion here

Surfing the Strait: China, Taiwan, and Twitter

Event Recap

Mar 28, 2018

Cross-Strait Series: Surfing the Strait—China, Taiwan, and Twitter

By Asia Security Initiative

In today’s new media environment, the opportunities for instant rhetoric add a novel element to national and international discourse that can complicate relationships between countries and leaders, as with China’s recent condemnation of President Trump’s December 2017 tweet on North Korea.

China Civil Society

In the News

Mar 28, 2018

Kroenig joins CBS News to discuss talks between China and North Korea

By Matthew Kroenig

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China Korea

In the News

Mar 28, 2018

Nordenman Quoted in U.S. News on Russian Diplomats Being Expelled

By Magnus Nordenman

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Russia

New Atlanticist

Mar 28, 2018

Kissing the ring: Kim pledges denuclearization after meeting with China’s Xi

By Robert A. Manning

Overnight, China ended the mystery and intrigue of its secret visitor: Yes, it was North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, making his first foreign trip to Beijing. While there, Kim pledged a commitment to North Korean denuclearization. Kim said: “It is our consistent stand to be committed to denuclearization in accordance with the will of […]

China Korea

In the News

Mar 28, 2018

Braw Quoted in AFP on EU’s Tank Transport Troubles

By Elisabeth Braw

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Russia

In the News

Mar 27, 2018

Pavel Quoted in Reuters on Trump’s New National Security Adviser

By Barry Pavel

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National Security Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 23, 2018

Farkas Quoted in Financial Times on Ouster of HR McMaster as National Security Adviser

By Evelyn Farkas

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National Security Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 23, 2018

Gopalaswamy and Manning in Foreign Policy: Is Abdulla Yameen Handing Over the Maldives to China?

By Bharath Gopalaswamy and Robert Manning

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China

In the News

Mar 23, 2018

Kroenig joins PBS to discuss Trump’s new national security advisor

By Matthew Kroenig

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National Security Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 23, 2018

Pavel Quoted in Business Insider on Appointment of John Bolton as New National Security Adviser

By Barry Pavel

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In the News

Mar 23, 2018

Pavel Quoted in CIRCA on Trump’s New National Security Adviser Amb. John Bolton

By Barry Pavel

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National Security Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Mar 22, 2018

McMaster Out. Bolton In.

By Ashish Kumar Sen

John R. Bolton, a former US ambassador to the United Nations known for his hawkish foreign policy views, will replace LTG H.R. McMaster as US President Donald J. Trump’s new National Security Advisor. Trump made the personnel announcement in a tweet on the evening of March 22. The decision to replace McMaster comes nine days […]

In the News

Mar 22, 2018

Nordenman Quoted in Defense News on Norway Potentially Agreeing to Additional US Marine Presence

By Magnus Nordenman

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Northern Europe

New Atlanticist

Mar 22, 2018

Trump in a China Shop

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Attention Walmart shoppers: Those cheap electronics and apparel with “Made in China” tags on them will soon cost more. US President Donald J. Trump on March 22 slapped $60 billion in tariffs on China, retaliating against its theft of technology and trade secrets. The tariffs come at a particularly delicate time as the Trump administration […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 21, 2018

Manning in Foreign Policy: Is Abdulla Yameen Handing Over the Maldives to China?

By Robert A. Manning

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China

In the News

Mar 20, 2018

Daniels in AXIOS: What to Expect From Saudi Crown Prince’s Washington Visit

By Owen Daniels

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Saudi Arabia

In the News

Mar 19, 2018

Farkas Quoted in Vox on Putin’s Reelection

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia

In the News

Mar 19, 2018

Farkas Joins CNBC to Discuss Putin’s Re-Election Victory

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia
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