Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Busch in The Hill: Biden’s trade policy should focus on Europe, not Asia or the Pacific

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch argues that despite the recent news of a trade deal in Asia, improving trade with Europe should be President-Elect Biden's priority, and offers ideas for negotiation with the European Union.

Manning quoted in The Straits Times: RCEP signing a wake-up call for the US

By Robert A. Manning

On November 23, 2020, Robert Manning was quoted several times in The Straits Times.

Kroenig and Ashford discuss US policy toward Afghanistan and Iran

By Atlantic Council

On November 20, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they discuss President Trump’s desire to pull US troops out of Afghanistan, as well as a potential strike on Iran’s nuclear programs in […]

Ashford in Instituto Affari Internazionali Papers: American power after COVID-19

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford’s journal article on American power in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic was published in the Instituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) Papers. The paper was presented in a joint webinar on transatlantic relations by the IAI and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik (DGAP), organized in cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]

Hooper mentioned in Modern War Institute piece on security sector assistance

By Atlantic Council

On November 23, FD NSRF Charles Hooper was mentioned in a Modern War Institute commentary article on the ways in which American security sector assistance can strengthen America’s competitive advantage.

Kroenig mentioned in Aviation Week on expected Biden defense policies

By Atlantic Council

On November 20, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig was mentioned in an Aviation Week article titled “What to Expect from Biden’s Pentagon.”

Kroenig mentioned in National Interest on strategy recommendations for the new administration

By Atlantic Council

On November 20, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig was mentioned in a National Interest article titled “How Biden Can Restore America’s Role Abroad.”

Starling quoted in Space News on expected Biden space policies

By Atlantic Council

On November 20, Forward Defense Deputy Director Clementine Starling was quoted in a Space News article titled “Biden likely to stay course on Space Force and defense investments.”

Preble talks foreign policy and the presidential transition on the Defense and Aerospace Report Podcast

By Atlantic Council

On the November 13 Defense and Aerospace Report Podcast, Christopher Preble joined a panel to discuss the transition of power and what the foreign policy priorities of the Biden administration may be. More about our expert

Manning quoted in Newsweek: Fearing abandonment, Hong Kong activists look to Biden amid China crackdown

By Atlantic Council

Kroenig featured in Ask the Experts article for London School of Economics

By Atlantic Council

On November 19, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig was featured in a London School of Economics article titled “Ask the Experts: How will the election change the US’ stance towards China? What are the implications for the UK?”

Garlauskas on what the US could expect out of China’s policy towards North Korea

By Atlantic Council

On November 19, Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, was quoted in an article on The Economist on what the US could expect out of China’s pressure towards North Korea. He expressed that pressing North Korea to stop testing its most […]

Ashford quoted in the New York Times: 9 ways Biden could change America in January

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford’s commentary on potential action of Biden’s foreign policy is quoted in the New York Times. More about our expert

Warrick in Houston Chronicle on the dangers of Trump’s planned troop withdrawals

By Atlantic Council

On November 18, Forward Defense and Hariri Center non-resident senior fellow Thomas Warrick wrote an op-ed for the Houston Chronicle titled “Trump gambles with national security by removing troops.”

Stefanini cited in the Wall Street Journal on divisions in the transatlantic community

By Stefano Stefanini

Stefano Stefanini was cited in the Wall Street Journal on his criticism of Macron's independence of the US, which will ultimately lead to divisions in NATO and the EU.