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In the News

Aug 3, 2015

Saab: The New Containment: Changing America’s Approach to Middle East Security

By Bilal Saab

The International Relations and Security Network features The New Containment: Changing America’s Approach to Middle East Security, a report by Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Middle East Security Bilal Y. Saab on calibrating a new US strategy for Mideast security:

Middle East

In the News

Aug 2, 2015

Manning on China’s World War II Parade

By Robert A. Manning

The Washington Times quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert A. Manning on why no-shows are likely for China’s World War II parade amid rising tensions with the West and its neighbors:

China

Event Recap

Jul 31, 2015

Should the US engage in espionage for economic gain?

By Malena Carollo

Economic espionage is common across the world: Many countries use their intelligence apparatus to steal foreign trade secrets for the benefit of their own private sectors. The US, however, publicly opposes this kind of spying for economic gain on moral grounds and insists it does not participate. Should it? A panel of cybersecurity and legal […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 28, 2015

Barno and Bensahel: The Not-Yet-Chiefs’ Reading List

By Dave Barno and Nora Bensahel

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellows for Military Affairs and National Security Policy Dave Barno and Nora Bensahel write for War on the Rocks on the incoming Joint Chiefs of Staff, penning a memo on a suggested summer reading list as they prepare for their new roles:

In the News

Jul 28, 2015

Nordenman: Sub Discovery Media Storm Highlights Tensions Between Russia and the West

By Magnus Nordenman

Brent Scowcroft Center Deputy Director Magnus Nordenman writes for USNI News on why a mysterious submarine discovered near Sweden highlights tensions between Russia and the West:

Northern Europe Russia

In the News

Jul 28, 2015

Nordenman on US Troops in Europe

By Magnus Nordenman

VICE News quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Deputy Director Magnus Nordenman on the United States continuing to boost troop rotations and equipment in Europe to deter Russian aggression:

Germany NATO

In the News

Jul 28, 2015

Metzl on Chinese Economy

By Jamie Metzl

CNN interviews Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow for Technology and National Security Jamie Metzl about the recent volatility of the Chinese economy:

China Economy & Business

Congressional Relations

Jul 27, 2015

Sen. Lindsey Graham on “America’s Role in the World”

By Atlantic Council

On July 8th, 2015, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-NC) gave his first major foreign policy speech as a presidential candidate as part of the Atlantic Council’s “America’s Role in the World” series. A moderated discussion with CNN’s Jake Tapper followed his speech.

In the News

Jul 27, 2015

Grundman on Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky Deal

By Steven Grundman

M.A. and George Lund Fellow for Emerging Defense Challenges Steven Grundman joins Defense News to discuss Lockheed Martin’s purchase of helicopter maker Sikorsky:

Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 27, 2015

Grundman on Defense Budget

By Steven Grundman

Defense News quotes M.A. and George Lund Fellow for Emerging Defense Challenges Steven Grundman on the stabilization of the defense budget:

In the News

Jul 26, 2015

Manning: Japan’s Example Could Provide a Model for the Iran Nuclear Deal

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for The National on the similarities between Japan and Iran with regard to their nuclear capabilities:

Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation

In the News

Jul 25, 2015

Grundman on Mergers and Acquisitions in Defense Industry

By Steve Grundman

Defense News quotes M.A. and George Lund Fellow for Emerging Defense Challenges Steven Grundman on why Lockheed Martin’s planned acquisition of Sikorsky Aircraft may be a harbinger of increased mergers and acquisitions activity in the defense industry: 

Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 24, 2015

Hasik on Navy Shipbuilder’s Layoffs

By James Hasik

The Wall Street Journal quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow for Defense James Hasik on the US Navy’s largest shipbuilder announcing it will likely cut at least 1,500 staff over the next 18 months:

Defense Industry Security & Defense

Event Recap

Jul 23, 2015

Mapping Global Trends: A Transatlantic Discussion

By Brent Scowcroft Center

On Thursday, July 23, the Atlantic Council hosted colleagues from the European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS) for “Mapping Global Trends: A Transatlantic Discussion,” an event that included European and American government thought leaders in strategic foresight. The meeting began with a review of the latest ESPAS Report, Global Trends to 2030: Can the EU ? Meet […]

In the News

Jul 23, 2015

Manning on Iran Nuclear Deal

By Robert A. Manning

Anadolu Agency quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert A. Manning on congressional concerns about the Iranian nuclear deal and the deal’s likely impact on oil markets:

Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation

In the News

Jul 23, 2015

Hasik on the Need for Bigger Guns to Fight Russia

By Jim Hasik

Defense News quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow for Defense James Hasik on one of the most important US Army units in Europe being outgunned by its Russian counterparts:

Russia

Europe After The Vote

Jul 23, 2015

Sciubba: The Greek Financial Crisis is Making its Migration Crisis Worse

By Jennifer Sciubba

Strategic Foresight Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Jennifer D. Sciubba writes for the Washington Post on how strained resources and xenophobia are creating a difficult landscape for migrants arriving in Greece:

Greece Syria

In the News

Jul 23, 2015

Manning: Why We Don’t Need Another George Kennan

By Robert A. Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert A. Manning writes for Nikkei Asian Review on why US China strategy should be based on counterbalancing, not containment:

China

In the News

Jul 23, 2015

Manning: North Korea’s Political Famines

By Robert A. Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert A. Manning cowrites for the Wall Street Journal about why North Korea is able to produce ever more ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons yet is unable to feed its people:

Korea

New Atlanticist

Jul 22, 2015

Communications, Public Diplomacy, and National Security

By Mark Seip

Part One: Understanding the evolution of audiences (Note: This article is taken from a forthcoming report by the Atlantic Council on public diplomacy and its role in national security due to be released this fall.) Much has been written about public diplomacy in the 21st century and its need to evolve. In order to do […]

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