Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Kroenig in Providence on Russia’s nuclear threat

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig discusses Russia, Ukraine, and potential nuclear outcomes.

Kroenig quoted in New York Times on seriousness of Putin’s nuclear threat

By Atlantic Council

On March 02, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig invoked historical examples in the New York Times to evaluate the seriousness of Putin’s nuclear threat.

Schultz in Washington Post on Americans’ support of Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Tammy Schultz explains why American citizens are willing to deal with higher gas prices to burden Putin in the on-going Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Warrick in CNN on violent extremism

By Atlantic Council

Thomas Warrick states that DHS must develop and implement stricter behavioral standards to eliminate out extremism in its organization.

Pavel in Stars and Stripes on shifting Army priorities to Europe

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel asserts that the US Army must prioritize Europe and invest more of its resources there.

Kroenig and Ashford in Foreign Policy: would Putin use nuclear weapons?

By Atlantic Council

On March 11, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and NAEI resident senior fellow Emma Ashford discussed the potential that Putin might use nuclear weapons in Foreign Policy magazine.

Kroenig interviewed on CBS Mornings about Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons

By Atlantic Council

On March 11, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig spoke on CBS Mornings about Russia’s stockpile of tactical nuclear weapons and the implications of their potential use.

Ashford on Intelligence Squared: Agree to disagree: Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

On March 11, Emma Ashford featured in a debate organized by IQ2 with former Ambassador Kurt Volker on the conflict in Ukraine, which was distributed to all NPR affiliates. “Ukraine is undoubtedly an important country, a wonderful country full of wonderful people, but it is not strategically important to the United States or to our […]

Zais joins Al Hurra to discuss the impacts of the Russian invasion on Ukraine on global oil prices and alternatives to Russian oil

By Atlantic Council

Wieslander and Skaluba’s Column mentioned on Fox News

By Anna Wieslander, Christopher Skaluba

President Niinistö was asked on Fox News to respond to a column by Wieslander and Skaluba.

Wetzel in Vox, iNews, the BBC, and yahoo!news, on no-fly zones and Z symbolism in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Tyson Wetzel discusses why a no-fly zone over Ukraine would be ineffective, explains the significance of the Russian pro-war Z symbol.

Kroenig in VOA Chinese and the Daily Caller on Russian nuclear options and Chinese military takeaways in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig explores Russian nuclear options and the implications of Russian operations in Ukraine for Chinese military strategy.

Pavel and Wetzel in Defense Daily on potential US military options for Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel and Tyson Wetzel's recently released Atlantic Council report provides an overview US military options to support Ukraine.

Cole in These Times on the role of robots in future wars

By Atlantic Council

August Cole considers the role of robots in future warfare.

Manning in VOA: Analysis: What can the US expect from South Korea’s new president?

By Atlantic Council

On March 10, Robert Manning was quoted in a Voice of America article on the results of the presidential election in South Korea and what they mean for the United States. “Under Yoon, ​Seoul’s policies on North Korea will align with Washington’s, making cooperation between the allies easier, experts said. ‘The election of President Yoon […]

Deni in Politico: Yes, Russia Might Invade a NATO Country. Here’s How the Alliance Should Prepare.

By John R. Deni

Deni writes in Politico about the risk of Russia attacking a NATO member, and how the alliance can prepare for this risk.

Deni in Foreign Policy: NATO Must Prepare to Defend Its Weakest Point—the Suwalki Corridor

By John R. Deni

Deni writes in Foreign Policy on the need for NATO to prepare to defend the Suwalki Corridor.

Pavel and Kroenig at the Mitchell Institute’s Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense Forum

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel and Matthew Kroenig discuss strategic the implications of new technologies for nuclear deterrence.