Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Pavel on Obama’s Plans for Combating ISIS

By Barry Pavel

Politico quotes VP and Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel on the strategy President Obama announced for combating the threat of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham: 

Manning: “Moscow [Wants to Be a] Force in the Pacific”

By Robert Manning

Stars and Stripes quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Robert Manning on Russian involvement in the north Pacific Ocean:

Pavel on Responding to World Crises Today

By Barry Pavel

Bloomberg quotes VP and Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel on why the crises recently dominating world headlines represent a revolution in global affairs:

Benitez on Combating ISIS: “Turkey [Can] Play a Leading Role”

By Jorge Benitez

The Daily Sabah quotes NATOSource Director and Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Jorge Benitez on Turkey’s role in fighting the threat from the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham:

Pavel on NATO Defense Budgets

By Barry Pavel

Defense News quotes VP and Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel on the agreement made by NATO member countries to spend two percent of their gross domestic product on defense: 

Moore’s Law 2.0?

By Thomas A. Campbell

In 1965, Dr. Gordon E. Moore wrote an article (PDF) based on a trend he noticed that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit (IC) doubles approximately every two years. Fueled by unrelenting demands from more complex software, faster games, and greater broadband video, this observation was later dubbed Moore’s Law and has held […]

Benitez on New NATO Force to Deter Russia: “Too Little, Too Late”

By Jorge Benitez

The Associated Press quotes NATOSource Director and Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Jorge Benitez on the new force planned by NATO to deter Russia: 

Benitez on NATO Sanctions against Russia

By Jorge Benitez

NATOSource Director and Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Jorge Benitez joins Channel News Asia to discuss the NATO Summit in Wales and the new sanctions expected to be announced against Russia:

Musselman: Speaking Putin’s Language

By Chris Musselman

Brent Scowcroft Center US Navy Senior Fellow Chris Musselman writes for the National Interest on why the NATO Alliance should adopt a policy of “strategic ambiguity” when trying to curb Russian aggression in Ukraine:

Brattberg on Coalition Efforts to Battle ISIS

By Erik Brattberg

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg joins Saudi News KSA 2 to discuss international efforts to form a coalition to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham:

Tothova Jordan: Would NATO Go to War Over a Cyberattack?

By Klara Tothova Jordan

Brent Scowcroft Center Assistant Director Klara Tothova Jordan writes for the National Interest on the new plan NATO will present for improving cyberdefense: 

Opening Remarks by NATO Secretary General Rasmussen at the Atlantic Council Future Leaders Summit

Ladies and Gentlemen,Dear Friends, Kolinda, Thank you very much indeed for that very kind, and also in a way a bit surprising, introduction. I didn’t know that we met at Alpe d’Huez. But surely I do remember climbing Alpe d’Huez : the 21 curves really represent a challenge. But I think for a Secretary General […]

Benitez on a NATO Policy to Curb Putin’s Ambitions

By Jorge Benitez

The Associated Press quotes NATOSource Director and Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Jorge Benitez on how to address Russian intervention in Ukraine at the upcoming NATO Summit in Wales:

Ullman: Obama’s Fatal Strategic Flaw?

By Harlan Ullman

Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for UPI on President Obama’s strategy for combating the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham:

Brattberg on NATO Assistance Against Russia

By Erik Brattberg

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg joins CTV to discuss whether NATO is likely to provide arms and training in order to prevent Russian incursions in Ukraine: Watch the full interview here.

Brattberg: “NATO is Essential to Europe’s Security”

By Erik Brattberg

US News and World Report quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg on President Obama’s visit to Estonia ahead of the NATO Summit in Wales:

Benitez on the Likelihood of NATO Reform

By Jorge Benitez

Politico quotes NATOSource Director and Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Jorge Benitez on the upcoming NATO Summit in Wales:

Benitez on ISIS: They are Using “Hearts and Minds Strategies”

By Jorge Benitez

NATOSource Director and Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Jorge Benitez joins Voice of America to discuss the rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham:

Brattberg on Russia’s Call for Ceasefire in Ukraine

By Erik Brattberg

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg joins CTV to discuss Russian interference in Ukraine ahead of the NATO Summit: Watch the full interview here.