Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Pavel and Nordenman: Restoring Order: Deterrence in Europe in the 21st Century

By Pavel and Nordenman

VP and Brent Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel and Brent Scowcroft Center Deputy Director Magnus Nordenman write for the German Marshall Fund on why NATO needs to develop a renewed deterrence strategy as a result of Russia’s aggressive policies:

Nordenman: Why the Chinese Navy is in the Mediterranean

By Magnus Nordenman

Brent Scowcroft Center Deputy Director Magnus Nordenman writes for USNI News on the Chinese-Russian naval exercises in the Mediterranean:

Cross-Straits Series: Implications of Energy Security on Critical Geopolitical, Economic, and Environmental Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region

On May 14, the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security’s (BSC) Asia Security Initiative hosted a Cross-Straits Series event on the effects of energy security in the Asia-Pacific. Considering the heated debates on the region today, energy security has been a relatively underappreciated and under-examined topic. This discussion with Edward C. Chow, a Senior Fellow […]

DefenseSystems Covers Atlantic Council Google Hangout on DOD and Silicon Valley

By Atlantic Council

DefenseSystems covers an Atlantic Council google hangout hosted by the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security on the potential for a Department of Defense-Silicon Valley partnership:

Manning: Taiwan Could Provide a Powerful Example for US-GCC Relations

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for The National on how the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act can provide a model for the future of US-Gulf relations:

FCW Covers Atlantic Council Google Hangout on DOD and Silicon Valley

By Atlantic Council

Federal Computer Week covers an Atlantic Council google hangout hosted by the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security on the Department of Defense’s outreach to Silicon Valley:

Brzezinski on Ukraine Ceasefire Violations

By Ian Brzezinski

USA Today quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski on the Minsk agreement and violations of the ceasefire in Ukraine:

Transatlantic Views on Security in the High North

On May 12, 2015, representatives of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Parliament of Iceland visited the Council to discuss with a panel of experts, representing the Council and other institutions, emerging security threats in the Arctic, or High North.

Saab and Pavel: A Fresh Start with the Gulf?

By Pavel and Saab

VP and Brent Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel and Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Middle East Security Bilal Y. Saab write for Foreign Affairs on how to repair ties with Washington’s Arab partners:

LeBaron on US Relations with Gulf Leaders

By Richard LeBaron

Politico quotes Nonresident Senior Fellow Richard LeBaron and Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States Yousef Al Otaiba on US relations with Gulf leaders:

Brzezinski on Challenges in Ukraine as Kerry Prepares to Meet with Putin

By Ian Brzezinski

USA Today quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski on recent developments in Ukraine as Secretary Kerry prepares to meet with President Putin: 

Los Angeles Times Highlights Atlantic Council Event on the Upcoming Summit with Gulf Leaders

The Los Angeles Times quotes Atlantic Council panelists discussing President Obama’s attempt to reassure Gulf leaders of continuing security ties with the United States:

New York Times Highlights Atlantic Council Event on Camp David Summit

By Atlantic Council

The New York Times covers an Atlantic Council event on an upcoming summit with Gulf leaders at Camp David:

Manning: The Gulf States: America’s New Taiwan?

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for The National Interest on America’s security ties to Gulf countries: