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In the News

Jan 7, 2015

Manning: No Simple Solutions for China and Japan’s East China Sea Dilemma

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for the National Interest on Michael O’Hanlon’s proposed solution for reducing tensions in the East China Sea between Japan and China:

China Japan

In the News

Jan 6, 2015

Saab and Manning: Riyadh’s Oil Play

By Robert Manning, Bilal Saab

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Middle East Security Bilal Y. Saab and Senior Fellow Robert Manning write for Foreign Affairs on the recent trend of falling oil prices:

Saudi Arabia

In the News

Jan 6, 2015

Kroenig: How the New Congress Can Make a Good Iran Deal Possible

By Matthew Kroenig

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Matthew Kroenig writes for the National Review Online on what the new Congress to do to bring about a good nuclear deal with Iran:

Iran

In the News

Jan 4, 2015

Ullman: A New Year’s Resolution to Win a War

By Harlan Ullman

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for UPI on why winning a war should top the United States’ list of resolutions in 2015:

In the News

Dec 30, 2014

Ullman: A Realistic Strategy Force is Needed

By Harlan Ullman

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for War on the Rocks on why the current level of defense spending cannot and will not sustain current force levels:

Missile Defense Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 26, 2014

Hasik on Vehicle Combat Readiness

By James Hasik

Military.com quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow for Defense James Hasik on new computer simulation software that determines vehicle combat readiness: 

Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 24, 2014

Ullman: Three Offerings from the Geostrategic Santa Claus

By Harlan Ullman

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for UPI on the three offerings from the geostrategic Santa Claus:

Issue Brief

Dec 23, 2014

The Die Is Cast: Confronting Russian Aggression in Eastern Europe

By Christopher Musselman

Despite a crumbling economy, Russian President Vladimir Putin remains defiant in increasing Moscow’s influence in eastern Europe. In Ukraine, cease-fire agreements have only prolonged Kyiv’s battle against Russian-backed separatists in its east. Simultaneously, the Kremlin’s subversive economic and political actions in eastern Europe and former Soviet states continue unabated, confirming that Ukraine is unlikely to […]

NATO Russia

In the News

Dec 23, 2014

Metzl on North Korea’s Reaction to Satirical Film

By Jamie Metzl

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow for Technology and National Security Jamie Metzl joins CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss the limited screening of the movie “The Interview”:

Korea

In the News

Dec 23, 2014

Manning: Saudi-Wielded Oil Price is Double-Edged Sword

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for Global Times on the global implications of Saudi Arabia’s energy policy: 

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 21, 2014

Kroenig on Iran’s Nuclear Program

By Matthew Kroenig

The Daily Beast quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Matthew Kroenig in its piece fact-checking this past weekend’s Sunday Shows: 

Iran

In the News

Dec 21, 2014

Manning: Time Is Not on [Putin’s] Side

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for US News and World Report on what Russian President Vladimir Putin can do to save his country’s economy from further collapse:

Russia Ukraine

In the News

Dec 19, 2014

Metzl on Sony Hacking

By Jamie Metzl

Nonresident Senior Fellow for Technology and National Security Jamie Metzl joins CBS to discuss the North Korean cyberattack on Sony:

Cybersecurity Korea

In the News

Dec 18, 2014

Metzl on Sony’s Decision to Cancel Moving Screening

By Jamie Metzl

Nonresident Senior Fellow for Technology and National Security Jamie Metzl joins MSNBC’s Now with Alex Wagner to discuss the decision by Sony Pictures to cancel screenings of the film ‘The Interview’ due to threats from North Korea”: Watch the full interview here.

Korea

Emerging Defense Challenges

Dec 18, 2014

Securing Operations Superiority Through Defense Innovation: A UK Perspective

By Brent Scowcroft Center

On Wednesday December 17, 2014, the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security welcomed Philip Dunne MP, minister for defense, equipment, support and technology, for his speech titled “Securing Operational Superiority through Defense Innovation: A UK Perspective.” This Defense-Industrial Policy Series event, cohosted with the National Defense Industrial Association, was moderated by Steven Grundman, the M.A. […]

Russia

In the News

Dec 18, 2014

Metzl on Canceled Sony Pictures Movie

By Jamie Metzl

Nonresident Senior Fellow for Technology and National Security Jamie Metzl joins CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tappe to discuss Sony’s decision to pull its screening of the movie ‘The Interview’ due to threats emanating from North Korea:

Korea

Event Recap

Dec 16, 2014

Democratic Developments in Asia: Implications of the Hong Kong Demonstrations for Cross-Straits Relations

By Atlantic Council

On Tuesday, December 9, 2014, the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security welcomed Christopher K. Johnson, senior adviser and Freeman chair in China studies of the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), Sophie Richardson, China director of Human Rights Watch, and Alan D. Romberg, distinguished fellow and director, East Asia program of the Stimson […]

China

Transcript

Dec 16, 2014

Transcript: Democratic Developments in Asia

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council Democratic Developments in Asia Welcome and Moderator:Barry Pavel,Director,Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security Speakers:Sophie Richardson,China Director,Human Rights Watch Alan Romberg,East Asia Program Director,Stimson Center Location: The Atlantic Council, Washington, D.C. Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2014 Transcript byFederal News ServiceWashington, D.C.

China

Captains of Industry Series

Dec 16, 2014

Transcript: Playing the Long Game

By Atlantic Council

PLAYING THE LONG GAME MIKE PETTERS, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, DELIVERS REMARKS AT THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL DECEMBER 10, 2014 MIKE PETTERS, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES STEVEN GRUNDMAN, M.A., MODERATOR MARK BRUNNER, SENIOR ADVISER TO SEN. MARK WARNER

In the News

Dec 16, 2014

Ullman on Enhanced Interrogation Techniques

By Harlan Ullman

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for the Huffington Post on the new report released by the US Senate Select Intelligence Committee:

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