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Captains of Industry Series

Oct 20, 2015

Accelerating Defense Innovation: Lessons from Silicon Wadi

By Brent Scowcroft Center

View the Publication (PPT) On October 20, the Atlantic Council’s Captains of Industry series hosted Mr. Raanan Horowitz, President and CEO of Elbit Systems of America, for an address entitled, “Accelerating Defense Innovation: Lessons from Silicon Wadi.” The event explored what practical lessons the United States can learn from Israel’s long tradition of commingling defense […]

In the News

Oct 20, 2015

Barno and Bensahel: Putin Takes Center Stage in the Middle East

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 Russian President Vladimir Putin’s increasing engagement with the Middle East:

Middle East Russia

New Atlanticist

Oct 16, 2015

Rethinking the US’ Strategy on ISIS

By Alejandro Alvarez

As Islamist groups continue to gain ground and Russia and Iran become involved in the Syrian conflict, it’s time for the United States to rethink its strategy to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a panel of experts at the Atlantic Council agreed on Oct. 15. Bilal Y. Saab, Resident Senior Fellow […]

Syria

In the News

Oct 15, 2015

Ward on Troops in Afghanistan

By Alex Ward

Brent Scowcroft Center Associate Director Alex Ward joins Al Jazeera America to discuss President Obama’s decision to leave some troops in Afghanistan:

Afghanistan

Event Recap

Oct 15, 2015

The Road Ahead: The Future of the Coalition’s Anti-ISIS Strategy

By Brent Scowcroft Center

Recent developments in Iraq and Syria have raised serious concerns about the Obama administration’s current strategy to counter the Islamic State, also known as ISIS. The United States’ failure to train and equip an effective moderate force in Syria, Russia’s newly redoubled efforts to bolster the Assad regime against ISIS and opposition forces, and an […]

In the News

Oct 15, 2015

Slavin: Is It Time for a Surge in Syria?

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al-Monitor on the ISIS War Game hosted by the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security and quotes Vice President, Arnold Kanter Chair, and Director of the Brent Scowcroft Center Barry Pavel, Middle East Peace and Security Initiative Resident Senior Fellow Bilal Y. Saab, and Rafik […]

In the News

Oct 14, 2015

Benitez on Russian Air Strikes

By Jorge Benitez

Foreign Policy quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow and NATOSource Director Jorge Benitez on Russian air strikes in Syria:

Russia Syria

In the News

Oct 13, 2015

Engelke on Urbanization as a Business Opportunity

By Peter Engelke

Capital Insights quotes Strategic Foresight Initiative Resident Senior Fellow Peter Engelke on how companies are now seeing increased urbanization as a business opportunity:

In the News

Oct 13, 2015

Pavel on Training of Syrian Rebels

By Barry Pavel

Vice President, Arnold Kanter Chair, and Director of the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security Barry Pavel joins BBC World News to discuss the Obama administration’s announcement that it was suspending its program to train moderate Syrian rebels to fight ISIS in Syria:

Syria

In the News

Oct 13, 2015

Manning: Myths and Realities of the Trans-Pacific Partnership

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for Nikkei Asian Review on the details of the recently negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP):

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Oct 13, 2015

POLITICO Highlights Brent Scowcroft Center Event on NATO’s Role at Sea

By Atlantic Council

POLITICO highlights an event hosted by the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center with Allied Joint Force Command Naples, US Naval Forces Europe, and US Naval Forces Africa Commander Admiral Mark Ferguson on NATO’s role at sea:

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 13, 2015

Nordenman and Horrell: Time for a US Maritime Security Strategy for Europe

By Nordenman and Horrell

Brent Scowcroft Center Deputy Director Magnus Nordenman and US Navy Senior Fellow Steven Horrell write for Defense One on why the United States and NATO need a new strategy for the maritime domains around Europe:

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 12, 2015

Bensahel Addresses Association of the US Army

By Nora Bensahel

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow for Military Affairs and National Security Policy Nora Bensahel speaks on a panel discussion at the Association of the United States Army annual meeting on conventional force-special operations forces interdependence:

In the News

Oct 12, 2015

Fox News Highlights Brent Scowcroft Center Event

By Atlantic Council

Fox News highlights an event hosted by the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security with North America Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Commander Admiral William Gortney on evolving national security challenges:

Korea

In the News

Oct 12, 2015

Manning: Asian Stability Hangs in the Balance of Japan–China Relations

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert Manning cowrites for East Asia Forum on why the future of the Asia-Pacific regional order will be defined by Japan and China’s relationship:

China Japan

In the News

Oct 10, 2015

Pavel on Foreign Policy in the Obama Administration

By Barry Pavel

The New York Times quotes Vice President, Arnold Kanter Chair, and Brent Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel on the differences between Vice President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s views on foreign policy:

Event Recap

Oct 9, 2015

Protecting the Homeland: Featuring ADM William Gortney

By Brent Scowcroft Center

On Wednesday, October 7, the Atlantic Council hosted Admiral William Gortney, Commander, North America Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and US Northern Command, for the event, “Protecting the Homeland.” The New York Times’ National Security Correspondent, Eric Schmitt, moderated a public discussion following Admiral Gortney’s public remarks.

Issue Brief

Oct 8, 2015

Foreign policy for an urban world: global governance and the rise of cities

By Peter Engelke

In the latest FutureScape issue brief from the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security's Strategic Foresight Initiative, author Peter Engelke discusses the long-term economic, environmental, and policy implications of urbanization. Entitled "Foreign Policy for an Urban World: Global Governance and the Rise of Cities," the brief examines how urbanization is hastening the global diffusion of power and how cities themselves are increasingly important nodes of power in global politics.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 8, 2015

Horrell on Russia’s Message for NATO

By Steven Horrell

USNI News quotes Brent Scowcroft Center US Navy Senior Fellow Steven Horrell on Russia’s message for the United States, Turkey, and NATO with its strikes in Syria:

Russia Turkey

Event Recap

Oct 8, 2015

UK Defense

By Brent Scowcroft Center

On October 8, the Atlantic Council hosted a private roundtable with Lieutenant General Mark Poffley, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the British Army. LTG Poffley, alongside several military officials and academic experts, discussed several security and defense topics, including interoperability, defense expenditure, training theologies, and the implications of the latest Strategic Defense and Security […]

Europe & Eurasia National Security
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