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In the News

Jun 26, 2017

Vershbow Joins Radio Free Europe to Discuss Events in Donbas Following President Poroshenko’s Visit

By Alexander Vershbow

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Ukraine

In the News

Jun 25, 2017

Pothier Quoted by Financial Times on Turkey’s Weakened Military

By Fabrice Pothier

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Turkey

In the News

Jun 23, 2017

Woods Quoted in VOA on Russian Hacks

By Beau Woods

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Russia

FutureSource

Jun 23, 2017

Cognitive Systems and the Policy Challenges of the Twenty-First Century

By Conrad Tucker

This blog is the first in a series exploring the implications of different policies on the development and deployment of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cognitive systems. The term “cognition” is defined as “of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity”.1 Our world is surrounded by cognitive organisms that range in complexity from an […]

In the News

Jun 23, 2017

Daniels Quoted by Der Tagesspiegel on the Trump Administration’s Unpredictable Foreign Policy

By Owen Daniels

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Article

Jun 22, 2017

An Historic Opportunity to Partner with India

By Bharath Gopalaswamy

The Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security’s Atlantic Council Memos to the President series aims at providing distinct, bold recommendations to President Donald Trump for the most pressing items on his agenda. An Historic Opportunity to Partner with India recommends President Trump extend three vital capabilities to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Washington, DC on June 25 […]

New Atlanticist

Jun 22, 2017

Saudi Arabia and the United States are on a Collision Course with Iran

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Donald J. Trump and Mohammed bin Salman have a similar outlook when it comes to Iran. Both see the Islamic Republic as a threat that needs to be contained. What then does the elevation of Mohammed bin Salman, commonly known as MBS, to the role of crown prince of Saudi Arabia mean for the Sunni […]

Iran Saudi Arabia

Video

Jun 22, 2017

Memos to the President: PM Modi’s Visit

In the News

Jun 22, 2017

Manning in Nikkei Asian Review: Moon-Trump Summit: How to Avoid a Train Wreck

By Robert Manning

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Korea

In the News

Jun 22, 2017

Benitez Joins NPR to Discuss the Growing Military Standoff Between Russia and NATO

By Jorge Benitez

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NATO Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Jun 22, 2017

Why Bot Makers Dream of Electric Sheep

By Ben Nimmo

Using fake social media accounts to attract real users Social media “bots” have repeatedly made headlines over the past year, accused of driving traffic and distorting debate on social media platforms, especially Twitter, in the US, French, and UK elections. But what are bots, and how do they work? In social media terms, a bot […]

In the News

Jun 21, 2017

Braw in the Wall Street Journal: A Better Model for European Defense

By Elisabeth Braw

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Jun 21, 2017

Manning in East Asia Forum – Two Tigers: A New Normal or a Fleeting Respite?

By Robert Manning

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China

In the News

Jun 20, 2017

Vershbow Quoted in The Guardian on Trump’s Meeting with Ukrainian President

By Alexander Vershbow

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Ukraine

In the News

Jun 20, 2017

Manning in Global Times: Is the US Becoming a Banana Republic?

By Robert Manning

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In the News

Jun 20, 2017

Rose in War on the Rocks: Five Myths About a Controversial Nuclear Weapon

By Frank Rose

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Nuclear Nonproliferation Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 20, 2017

Braw in the Times: European Union’s Battlegroups Are Destined Never to See Active Service

By Elisabeth Braw

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Jun 19, 2017

Daniels Joins Rudaw Media Network

By Owen Daniels

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In the News

Jun 19, 2017

Gedmin in the Washington Post: Helmut Kohl Helped Save the West

By Jeffrey Gedmin

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Germany

In the News

Jun 19, 2017

Manning Quoted in Yonhap News on Trump’s Remarks on North Korea

By Robert Manning

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Korea
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