Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Eftimiades in Voice of America on FBI raid on Chinese company

By Atlantic Council

FD NRSF Nicholas Eftimiades quoted in Voice of America on the FBI’s raid on the Chinese point-of-sale device company PAX Global Technology.

Preble on the Net Assessment podcast: Should Biden be pro-democracy or anti-autocracy?

By Atlantic Council

On October 29, Christopher Preble joined Net Assessment co-hosts Melanie Marlowe (CSIS) and Zack Cooper (AEI) to debate Madeleine Albright’s recent article on “The Coming Democratic Revival” in Foreign Affairs. They discussed whether the United States is in a position to promote democracy and push back against autocracy abroad, or whether it needs to focus […]

Massa on Sky News Australia on China’s successful hypersonic missile test

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense assistant director Mark Massa comments on the implications of China's hypersonic missile test for nuclear strategy.

Kirchberger for The Heritage Foundation: Understanding Risk in the Great Competition with China

By Sarah Kirchberger

There is a need to understand the risks that exist in pursuing great-power competition with China.

Kroenig in the Hill on China’s hypersonic weapon test

By Atlantic Council

SCSS Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig quoted by the Hill in an article on China’s test of a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle.

Ortagus warns about risks to Americans traveling to China

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center senior advisor Morgan Ortagus writes for CNN on the risks of traveling to China as Beijing increasingly employs hostage diplomacy.

Nurkin at ITSS Verona on the implications of artificial intelligence for drone technology

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Tate Nurkin on how artificial intelligence will affect the use of military drones.

McInnis in Foreign Policy on organizational culture in the Pentagon

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center nonresident senior fellow Kathleen J. McInnis writes on organizational culture in the Pentagon.

Manning in The Hill: Is Kim Jong Un angling for nuclear talks on his terms?

By Atlantic Council

On October 25, Robert Manning published an op-ed in The Hill on the prospects of nuclear talks between the US and North Korea. Manning analyzes the recent maneuvering by North Korea and concludes that it is savvily working to improve its position in possible future negotiations. “After 25 years of efforts to denuclearize North Korea, […]

Ashford in Politico: Even Colin Powell Ignored the Powell Doctrine. Now, America Is Starting to Listen.

By Atlantic Council

On October 23, Emma Ashford wrote an op-ed in Politico entitled “Even Colin Powell Ignored the Powell Doctrine. Now, America Is Starting to Listen.”, on the legacies of the late former United States secretary of state. “Colin Powell was a paradox: He was a key enabler of perhaps the most tragic example of U.S. foreign […]

Quirk on addressing fragile state threats in 2022 National Security Strategy

By Atlantic Council

On October 17, the National Interest published an article by Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow Patrick Quirk offering steps the Biden administration can take in its 2022 National Security Strategy to address threats posed by fragile states. In the piece, Quirk discusses these threats – from non-state armed groups that fuel instability to corruption that weakens fragile state […]

Kroenig and Ashford assess China’s new hypersonic missile test

By Atlantic Council

On October 22, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford assessing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they discuss China’s new FOBS delivery system amid the country’s broader nuclear buildup, debate the viability of lasting arms control, and outline implications […]

Sadat in Politico on the attempt to create a Space National Guard

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Mir Sadat comments on the proposal for a Space National Guard in Politico.

Preble joins the Foreign Policy for America advisory board

By Atlantic Council

On October 21, Christopher Preble was announced as a new member of the Foreign Policy for America advisory board. Recent advisory board members include Secretary of State Antony Blinken, US Ambassador the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, and White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. More about our expert

Roberts featured in the Wire China on Evergrande

On October 17, Dexter Tiff Roberts was featured in The Wire China on Evergrande’s Xu Jiayin, who has stepped down from his position as chairman of the company in the face of its demise. “Xu is very flashy,” Roberts stated. Noting Xu’s nickname of “Belt Brother” due to the luxurious belt Xu wore to a Chinese […]

Ashford in Foreign Affairs: Is US foreign policy too hostile to China?

By Atlantic Council

On October 20, Emma Ashford was featured in a Foreign Affair’s “Ask the Experts” poll where experts and commentators responded to the question of whether US policy towards China has become overly hostile. “To be clear: there are plenty of areas of concern when it comes to China. Policymakers should be wary of China’s rise […]