Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Hinata-Yamguchi quoted in South China Morning Post on Japan’s maritime plans

On June 10, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a South China Morning Post article, discussing Japan’s plan to construct its largest-ever coastguard vessel to bolster patrols around the contested Diaoyu Islands. This endeavor is perceived as a response to China’s maritime activities in the region. 

Rudder mentioned in international media on Taiwan-US Defense Industry Forum

This week, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Steven R. Rudder was mentioned in a South China Morning Post article and pieces by Focus Taiwan, China Daily, the Taipei Times, and Taiwan News regarding his participation in the Taiwan-US Defense Industry Forum, where he engaged in discussions regarding Taiwan’s procurement requirements for advanced defense technologies. 

Webster quoted in CNBC on Taiwan’s energy crunch

On June 10, GEC senior fellow/IPSI nonresident senior fellow Joseph Webster was quoted in CNBC regarding the impact of Taiwan’s energy crunch and electricity shortage on the global semiconductor industry. 

Chilton in DefenseNews on nuclear triad investment

By Atlantic Council

On June 5, Forward Defense distinguished fellow General Kevin Chilton, USAF (Ret.) published an article in DefenseNews on the need to continue forward with the nuclear triad modernization program, entitled "US security demands continued nuclear triad investment."

Agachi in Defense News on NATO space policy

By Anca Agachi

On June 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident fellow Anca Agachi wrote an article in Defense News on NATO’s space policy and the importance of space for allied security.

Garlauskas quoted in The Hill on Russia-North Korea relationship

On June 2, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in The Hill regarding the steadily growing relationship between Russia and North Korea and the challenges it presents to the Biden administration. Garlauskas discussed the risk that this increasing cooperation may help advance North Korea’s military capabilities and embolden Kim Jong Un, potentially raising his willingness to escalate.

Zeneli in The Diplomat on the China-Russia axis

By Valbona Zeneli

On June 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli was intervied by The Diplomat on the China-Russia axis and NATO’s response to emerging threats.   

Kroenig mentioned in Associated Press on the “new axis of authoritarians”

On June 2, Matthew Kroenig, Vice President and Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center, was mentioned in Associated Press, where he spoke on the threat from the “new axis of authoritarians,” including Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, as those states work more closely together with overlapping interests. Moscow in particular, Kroenig said, will likely […]

Roberts quoted in South China Morning Post on Trump’s proposed China import tariffs

 On May 30, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in a South China Morning Post article discussing Americans’ potential tax increases resulting from Trump’s proposed China import tariffs. 

Gadzala Tirziu in The New York Sun on Europe’s response to escalating Russian aggression

On May 30, Nonresident Senior Fellow Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu published an op-ed entitled “Europe Stumbles Toward Escalation With Russia Over Ukraine — Without a Strategy for Victory” for The New York Sun discussing Europe’s slow response to increasing Russian aggression.

Starling-Daniels and Massa quoted in Air and Space Forces Magazine article titled “SDA Director: Launching a Nuclear Weapon in Space Would Be ‘Attack on the World'”

In 2024, Forward Defense director Clementine Starling-Daniels and deputy director Mark Massa were quoted in Air and Space Forces Magazine in an article titled “Launching a Near Weapon in Space Would Be ‘Attack on the World.'” The article addresses reports that Russia is developing a space-based nuclear weapon.

Soofer cited in <i>Asia Times </i>on the nuclear sea-launched cruise missile

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Senior Fellow Dr. Robert Soofer's recent article on the SLCM-N was cited in the Asia Times.

McCue article reprinted in RealClearDefense and featured in “Morning Recon” newsletter

By Atlantic Council

RealClearDefense republished James McCue's article, "Congress should save the Sentinel ICBM—its true value is more than simply its cost."

Massa in Forbes on Russia potentially stationing a nuclear ASAT in space

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Deputy Director for Strategic Forces Policy Mark Massa was quoted in Forbes about the potential for Russia to station a nuclear ASAT in orbit.

Michta in DW News on potential NATO secretary general candidates

On February 24, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, was quoted in DW News about the candidates to replace NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. He assessed that a candidate from the Alliance’s eastern flank may be well-suited for the role, as they “understand the existential nature of the threat” from […]