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In the News

May 6, 2024

Kroenig appeared on The Daily Report with John Dickerson on CBS Tonight

On May 6, Matthew Kroenig, Vice President and Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center, appeared on The Daily Report with John Dickerson on CBS Tonight, where he spoke on the significance of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Europe.

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

May 5, 2024

Polymeropoulos cited in The Spectator “Is Havana Syndrome real?”

On May 5, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Marc Polymeropoulos was cited in a Spectator article by John Foreman about Havana Syndrome.

Intelligence Non-Traditional Threats

In the News

May 5, 2024

Starling and Gen. Cartwright publish in Defense One emphasizing the value of a new image for special operations forces

On May 5, Forward Defense Director Clementine Starling and Atlantic Council Board Director General James E. Cartwright, USMC (Ret.), published commentary in Defense One about the value that special operations forces (SOF) have in today’s great power competition. They argued that SOF should reinforce not only their direct-action capabilities, but also the indirect competencies—special reconnaissance, […]

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

May 4, 2024

Braw interviewed on Nový svět

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed on Nový svět about her latest book.   

Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 3, 2024

Braw featured in the Double Trouble podcast

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured on The Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s podcast series Double Trouble discussing globalization and her latest book.   

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 3, 2024

Eftimiades published in intelNews on Chinese espionage

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades published an article titled "Tradecraft observations on the Reichenbach/Fischer espionage case" in intelNews.

China Defense Technologies

In the News

May 2, 2024

Vinograd on CBS about President Biden’s comments on university campus protests for Palestine

On May 2, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Samantha Vinograd appeared on CBS News commented on the public safety factors in President Biden’s comments about student protests for Palestine on university campuses.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

May 1, 2024

Eftimiades on Spectator TV

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades was interviewed by the UK's Spectator TV. He discussed China's recent espionage activities throughout Europe.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

May 1, 2024

Polymeropoulos quoted by CNN about growing frustration with Havana Syndrome recognition for victims

On May 1, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Marc Polymeropoulos spoke to CNN about his frustration with the Trump administration’s handling of Havana Syndrome as a victim and outspoken advocate.

Non-Traditional Threats Russia

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2024

Expect a new ‘bridge’ to NATO membership for Ukraine at the Washington summit, says Julianne Smith

By Katherine Golden

Smith spoke at an Atlantic Council curtain-raiser event ahead of the NATO Summit, where she said to expect a measure to "institutionalize" bilateral support to Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Apr 28, 2024

Polymeropoulos cited in 60 minutes Australia and nine.com about Havana Syndrome

On April 28, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Marc Polymeropoulos was cited on 60 minutes Australia and nine.com about his struggles with Havana Syndrome symptoms.

Non-Traditional Threats Russia

In the News

Apr 26, 2024

Leo Michel’s report on NATO decision-making

By Leo Michel

On April 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative’s nonresident senior fellow Leo Michel published a report on NATO’s decision-making. This report was originally published by the Swedish Defense Research Agency.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Apr 25, 2024

Brooks interviewed for History Channel “The Great War”

On April 25, it was announced that an interview with Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Max Brooks will be included in The History Channel’s upcoming two-part documentary series “The Great War” premiering on May 27-28. “The Great War” explores the critical years of 1917 and 1918, weaving together the stories of three different groups showcasing […]

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Apr 23, 2024

Polymeropoulos book review of “But You Don’t Look Arab and Other Tales of Unbelonging” in The Cipher Brief

On April 23, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Marc Polymeropoulos wrote a book review for The Cipher Brief of Hala Gorani’s “But You Don’t Look Arab and Other Tales of Unbelonging.” The review covers the story of Emmy Award-winning international journalist Hala Gorani, from her time as a globe-trotting correspondent and anchor with her own […]

Conflict Education

In the News

Apr 23, 2024

Michta in Politico on the imperative of Europe’s rearmament

On April 22, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, published an op-ed entitled “Without European rearmament, NATO is setting itself up for failure” in Politico that discusses why Europe must rearm at speed and scale to prevent future threats to its security architecture.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Apr 23, 2024

The war in Ukraine could reach a decision point by the NATO Summit. Policymakers need to prepare now.

By Andrew A. Michta

Russia has launched its third major mobilization wave, which could result in battlefield gains right as NATO meets in Washington on July 9-11.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Apr 22, 2024

Kroenig on Foreign Policy podcast on the future of foreign policy

On April 22, Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, was interviewed on FP Live on what US foreign policy may look like under a future Republican administration. He discusses We Win, They Lose: Republican Foreign Policy & the New Cold War, his new book with Dan Negrea, and outlines their […]

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 22, 2024

Global China Hub/IPSI Nonresident Fellow Parker Novak featured in VOA

By Parker Novak

On April 16th, Global China Hub/IPSI Nonresident Fellow Parker Novak was interviewed by VOA about the upcoming election in the Solomon Islands, focusing on how the election will shape the country’s relationship with China and its future approach.

China Indo-Pacific

In the News

Apr 20, 2024

Konaev cited in Taipei Times about drone warfare, deterring China, and global conflict

On April 20, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Margarita Konaev was quoted in the Taipei Times about drone warfare as a deterrent against China and its implications on increasing global conflict.

China Conflict

New Atlanticist

Apr 19, 2024

Great power competition is back. What does that mean for US special operations forces?

By Alyxandra Marine

With their wide array of capabilities, US special operations forces can play a central role in strategic competition.

China Conflict

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