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New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2016

North Korea’s Nuclear Test Will Deepen Pyongyang’s Isolation

By Robert A. Manning

North Korea’s fourth nuclear test may have set in motion forces that will lead to painful new UN sanctions, greater levels of isolation, and impact its ties with China and South Korea while altering security dynamics in East Asia. Nuclear experts doubt Pyongyang’s claim that it tested a hydrogen weapon on January 6. Analysis of […]

China Korea

In the News

Jan 6, 2016

Metzl on North Korea’s Bomb Test

By Jamie Metzl

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow for Technology and National Security Jamie Metzl joins CNN to discuss how North Korea’s claim to have tested a hydrogen bomb will change foreign policy in Asia:

Korea

In the News

Jan 6, 2016

Pavel on Iran-Saudi Arabia Diplomatic Tensions

By Barry Pavel

Vice President, Arnold Kanter Chair, and Brent Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel joins CCTV America to discuss how tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia will affect regional relations in the near future:

Iran Saudi Arabia

In the News

Jan 5, 2016

Manning: What Type of Great Power Does China Want to Be?

By Robert A. Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert A. Manning writes for Foreign Policy on what China stands to gain and lose in 2016 coming out of its foreign policy strategy from 2015:

China

In the News

Jan 1, 2016

Ward: What Do Millennials Want for US Foreign Policy?

By Alex Ward

Brent Scowcroft Center Associate Director Alex Ward writes for The National Interest on why today’s political debate does not represent the Millennial vision for America’s role in the world:

In the News

Dec 27, 2015

Manning: Is China Becoming a ‘Responsible Stakeholder’?

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for Nikkei Asian Review on whether China is seeking to create competing vision of world order or seeking a larger role in a reformed international system:

China

In the News

Dec 25, 2015

Manning: Increasing Sanctions is Just one Part of the North Korean Puzzle

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes a letter to the editor to the Washington Post on why progress is unlikely if the Six-Party Talks are restarted with North Korea:

Korea

In the News

Dec 24, 2015

Ward: Three Ways an Asian War Could Erupt

By Alex Ward

Brent Scowcroft Center Associate Director Alex Ward writes for The National Interest on how the relative regional stability in northeast Asia today could change quickly:

China Japan

In the News

Dec 24, 2015

Manning: Managing Differences Remains the Main Focus of Sino-US Ties

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert A. Manning writes for Global Times on how the US-China relationship will be defined by the 2016 US presidential election, increased cooperation on climate change, and progress on the Bilateral Investment Treaty:

China

New Atlanticist

Dec 22, 2015

Breakdown of Global Order Had Far-Reaching Consequences in 2015

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Americans more fearful of terrorism now than at any time since 9/11, says Atlantic Council’s Barry Pavel  As 2015 draws to a close, our experts take a look back at the year that was and look ahead to 2016. This interview is part of a series. Barry Pavel is the Vice President, Arnold Kanter Chair, […]

National Security Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Dec 21, 2015

Why Americans Should Worry About Marine Le Pen

By Leo Michel

It’s time to ask a hard question: What would it mean for US interests if Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Front party, were to capture the French presidency in the spring of 2017? Short answer: this is one “French Connection” that most Americans won’t like, and shouldn’t encourage.

France

In the News

Dec 21, 2015

Ullman: Delusional and Desperate – The Latest Republican Presidential Debate

By Harlan Ullman

Atlantic Council Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for United Press International on the lack of foreign policy knowledge from the Republican Candidates in the most recent presidential debate: 

In the News

Dec 18, 2015

Brannen: Why Killing Top ISIS Henchmen Won’t Slow the Group Down

By Kate Brannen

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Kate Brannen writes for Vocativ on why US airstrikes against ISIS leaders don’t solve the main issues in fighting against the organization, quoting Vice President, Arnold Kanter Chair, and Director of the Brent Scowcroft Center Barry Pavel:

In the News

Dec 18, 2015

Manning: What Does Putin Want?

By Robert A. Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert A. Manning writes for Foreign Policy on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy strategy in the Middle East and Europe and what President Putin may be trying to achieve politically on the international stage in 2016:

Russia

In the News

Dec 17, 2015

Stephan: Keep on Trucking

By Maria Stephan

Strategic Foresight Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Maria J. Stephan cowrites for Foreign Affairs with former Ambassador to Ukraine William B. Taylor on whether striking truckers could usher in a Russian spring:

Russia

In the News

Dec 16, 2015

Ward: ISIS Is Adapting Its Strategy. Obama Should Too.

By Alex Ward

Brent Scowcroft Center Associate Director Alex Ward writes for The National Interest on how ISIS’ tactics have changed in recent months and what the United States needs to do to respond to this new dynamic:

In the News

Dec 16, 2015

Hasik on Lockheed Martin’s Defense Contract Litigation

By James Hasik

Washington Business Journal quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Defense James Hasik on Lockheed Martin’s litigation over its loss of a defense contract on production of the next generation of military Humvees:

Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 15, 2015

Barno and Bensahel: Ash Carter’s 2015 Letter to Santa

By Barno and Bensahel

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellows for Military Affairs and National Security Policy Dave Barno and Nora Bensahel write for War on the Rocks on Secretary of Defense Ash Carter’s 2016 wish list:

In the News

Dec 15, 2015

Pavel on the Pentagon’s Military Base Announcement

By Barry Pavel

Vice President, Arnold Kanter Chair, and Director of the Brent Scowcroft Center Barry Pavel joins Al Jazeera English to discuss the Pentagon’s announcement that it is increasing support for military bases in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East to facilitate better coordination in the fight against ISIS:

In the News

Dec 14, 2015

Gramer and Hellyer on Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump

By Robbie Gramer and H.A. Hellyer

Newsweek quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Associate Director Robbie Gramer and Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow H.A. Hellyer on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s recent comments against Islam and how it could impact the world’s view of the United States:

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