GeoStrategy Initiative Analysis and Events

Kroenig in E-International Relations on nuclear deterrence

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig writes on nuclear deterrence and mutual assured destruction.

Kroenig in Real Clear Defense on military spending and Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig on US military spending priorities and how they have shifted following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Kroenig and Ashford debate US policy toward the Persian Gulf

On June 10, Foreign Policy published its biweekly "It's Debatable" column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and NAEI resident senior fellow Emma Ashford. In their latest column, they debate President Biden's shifting policy toward US Gulf partners as Iran works to build the bomb.

Kroenig in Fox News on Iran’s development of nuclear weapons

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Fox News discussing Iran's continued attempts to develop a nuclear weapon.

Burrows in New Security Beat: Youth disillusionment as a danger to democracy

By Atlantic Council

On June 7, an article co-authored by Mathew Burrows was published by the Wilson Center’s New Security Beat, which discussed the dangers of a growing cohort of youth who feel disillusioned by political failures. “Failing to examine youth engagement trends may be a serious blind spot— and thus a threat to democracy. It is a question […]

Kroenig in Politico on the dynamics of Russia and China’s intensifying strategic partnership

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Politico discussing China's upper hand in its intensifying strategic partnership with Russia.

Gadzala Tirziu in The New York Sun on China’s ideological battle with the West

On May 26, Scowcroft Center nonresident senior fellow Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu published a piece in The New York Sun assessing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s latest China speech and the role of ideology in China’s challenge to the global order – a point that most western leaders still seem to miss or otherwise ignore.

Gadzala Tirziu in The New York Sun on the vernacular and vision of French President Macron

On May 13, Scowcroft Center nonresident senior fellow Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu published a piece in The New York Sun on the new term that has emerged in Ukrainian vernacular – “to do a Macron” – and the history and origins of Macron’s visions for Europe.

Gadzala Tirziu in The New York Sun on China-Pakistan tensions in Balochistan

On May 6, Scowcroft Center nonresident senior fellow Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu published a piece in The New York Sun on China-Pakistan tensions, particularly in the Balochistan region where separatist groups are increasingly attacking Chinese nationals and assets.

Kroenig in Foreign Policy on President Biden, Taiwan, and strategic ambiguity

By Atlantic Council

Matt Kroenig debates the merits of US strategic ambiguity towards Taiwan and President Biden's recent comments on the topic.

Kroenig in the Chicago Tribune on the war in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Matt Kroenig discusses the various options to end the war in Ukraine.

Kroenig in the news on Taiwan and strategic ambiguity

By Atlantic Council

Matt Kroenig comments on President Biden and strategic ambiguity toward Taiwan.

Kroenig and Ashford in Foreign Policy on endgames in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and senior fellow Emma Ashford debate desirable outcomes for the war in Ukraine.

Kroenig in Politico Pro on Nuclear Weapons Council testimony

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig anticipates testimony from the Nuclear Weapons Council.

Kroenig on Fox News on kamikaze drones

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig talks about how loitering munitions will have a critical impact on the war in Ukraine in the short term.

Kroenig and Ashford in Foreign Policy: Is There a Risk of a NATO vs. Russia War?

By Atlantic Council

On February 24, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and NAEI senior fellow Emma Ashford discussed the risk of a NATO war with Russia.

Kroenig interviewed on BBC radio about Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

By Atlantic Council

On March 03, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig spoke with BBC Radio 5 live about Russia’s seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.