Analysis

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Apr 20, 2022

Kroenig in the Wall Street Journal on tactical nuclear weapons

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig argues for the United States to invest in tactical nuclear weapons by outlining a scenario where Russia invades Estonia, which triggers NATO’s Article V.

China
Conflict

In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Kroenig in the Washington Post on Russian “escalate-to-deescalate” strategy

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig breaks down the Kremlin’s “escalate-to-deescalate” strategy, and how a cautious US response plays into Russian hands.

Conflict
Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Apr 18, 2022

Kroenig in POLITICO on US grand strategy

By Atlantic Council

POLITICO highlights an appearance from Matthew Kroenig in an episode of the Vandenberg Coalition Series on the Future of Conservative Foreign Policy.

National Security
United States and Canada

In the News

Apr 18, 2022

Kroenig in the Wall Street Journal on tactical US nuclear weapons

By Atlantic Council

The Wall Street Journal cites Matthew Kroenig’s 2018 WSJ op-ed on “The case for tactical US Nukes.”

National Security
Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Apr 18, 2022

Kroenig in the Hill on Russian “salami-slicing” strategy in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig assesses that unconfirmed allegations of Russian chemical attacks in Ukraine could be part of a Russian “salami-slicing” strategy.

Conflict
Non-Traditional Threats

Blog Post

Apr 14, 2022

State of the Order: Assessing March 2022

The State of the Order breaks down the month’s most important events impacting the democratic world order.

Eastern Europe
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 12, 2022

Kroenig in the Hill on chemical weapons in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig uses Syria as a case study that demonstrated the unfortunate effectiveness of chemical weapons.

Conflict
Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 12, 2022

Kroenig on BBC News on chemical weapons in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig provides an overview of the types and uses of chemical weapons in the context of the Russian war.

Conflict
Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 12, 2022

Kroenig and Ashford in Foreign Policy and POLITICO: Would Putin use nuclear weapons?

By Atlantic Council

On April 12, Emma Ashford and Matthew Kroenig participated in a Foreign Policy debate over whether Russia would use nuclear weapons, which was also featured in Politico.  “I think one of the Cold War lessons we absolutely need to take is Ronald Reagan’s famous dictum that a nuclear war cannot be won and should never […]

Arms Control
China

In the News

Apr 11, 2022

Kroenig on the Ben Domenech Podcast on the Russian nuclear threat

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig explains the nuclear shadow over Ukraine but clarifies that Putin does not want a nuclear war.

Arms Control
Crisis Management

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