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Stephen Rodriguez in the America’s future series on technological innovation

By Atlantic Council

Stephen Rodriguez discusses technological innovation and great-power competition at an event run by the America's Future Series

Manning in The Straits Times: New Japanese PM Kishida will continue Abe’s foreign policy

By Atlantic Council

On October 6, Robert Manning was quoted in The Straits Times in an article about how the election of a new prime minister in Japan may change the foreign policy of the country. Manning predicted that there would be no major shift in policies, saying “He will continue the assertive stance on China and support for Taiwan of his […]

Roberts featured in BBC World News on China’s overseas lending push

In an 9/28 interview with BBC World News, Dexter Tiff Roberts commented on a recent study published by AidData, an international development research lab based at Virginia’s College of William & Mary which highlighted over $385 billion USD of hidden debts in Chinese loans to foreign countries. Roberts described China’s foreign lending methods as “a […]

Darnal in Inkstick: Lessons from the Global War on Terror

By Atlantic Council

On October 1, Aude Darnal was quoted in the monthly edition of “Adults in a Room,” a series from Inkstick Media in collaboration with the New American Engagement Initiative. This month’s installment debated the legacy of the Global War on Terror after two decades of war in Afghanistan. “While many are asking what could have […]

Mulder, Starling, and Massa on the future of space strategy

By Atlantic Council

2020-21 Senior US Air Force Fellow Lt Col Christopher Mulder, Forward Defense Deputy Director Clementine Startling, and Assistant Director Mark J. Massa argue for the United States to develop a long-term strategy in space and highlight key recommendations from their space strategy paper.

Manning in Voice of America Korea: North Korea missile test intended to force concessions

By Atlantic Council

On September 29, Robert Manning was interviewed in VOA, providing his insights on the recent North Korean short-range ballistic missile test. Manning described the test as a typical political gambit designed to create a mini crisis, designed to force concessions from the Biden administration. More about our expert

Manning on TRT World Now: North Korean missile test “not a coincidence”

By Atlantic Council

On September 28, Robert Manning was interviewed on TRT World about the most recent North Korean missile test. Manning described the missile test as a clear attempt to gain concessions from the Biden administration. Manning argued that North Korea is aiming to place preconditions on any dialogue with the United States. The Biden administration has […]

Ashford in Politico: “Americans are increasingly skeptical of ambitious, nation-building style intervention overseas”

By Atlantic Council

On September 28, Ashford was quoted in Politico’s National Security Daily newsletter. “Some of the big trends we’ve been seeing in foreign policy opinion are continuing to hold: Americans are increasingly skeptical of ambitious, nation-building style intervention overseas, and would like to see other countries step up in terms of military spending and defense contributions,” […]

Preble on The McGill International Review: The Limitations on the US’s Military Intervention in Afghanistan and Iraq

By Atlantic Council

On September 27, Christopher Preble joined host Joey Spada of MIR’s Review Radio to discuss the limits of US military intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan. They evaluated whether the wars were a failure of execution or originated from misguided assumptions about the role of military force. More about our expert

Roberts featured in CNN International on Evergrande’s debt crisis

On September 20, Dexter Tiff Roberts was featured in CNN International on Wall Street’s reaction to China’s Evergrande crisis. He argued that the Chinese government has a very firm hand on financial sectors and “would like to make an example of Evergrande” by injecting politics into the country’s economy.  Read more about the author: