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Roberts quoted in Bloomberg on China’s recent crackdown on its leading tech companies

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in a Bloomberg article published on July 31 that discussed fundamental shifts in the way China manages its economy. The article highlights an argument Roberts made in his previous works, suggesting that Beijing has embarked on “a new and risky path in economic policy” in order to catch up with and exceed […]

Roberts quoted in Washington Post on the CCP’s strengthening grip on China’s tech companies

On July 30, Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in Washington Post article that discussed Beijing’s “politics in command” approach which “accepts some hits to economic growth in exchange for a stronger grip on tech companies.” Robert underscored Beijing’s intention on “strengthening control over private companies and foreign investment.” Read more about the author:

Hasik in Defense and Aerospace Report Daily on the security of defense trade with allies

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow James Hasik appears on the Defense and Aerospace Report Daily Podcast.

Garlauskas participates in Korea Economic Institute of America webinar: When is the right moment for an end of war declaration?

On July 27, Markus Garlauskas participated in a webinar held by the Korea Economic Institute of America titled, “When is the Right Moment for an End of War Declaration?” as a panelist in a discussion on what an official end of war declaration between the ROK and DPRK would mean for the peninsula as well […]

Rothschild in National Interest: Rhetoric divorced from reality: Deciphering Biden’s foreign policy philosophy

By Atlantic Council

Nonresident senior fellow Amanda Rothschild argues that President Biden’s rhetoric has not been matched with effective policy action when it comes to competition between democracies and autocracies, commitment to NATO, and American global leadership. She further argues that an interest-based approach may be more effective than one based solely on values.

Rothschild in The Hill: Biden should reconsider planned reversal of bipartisan US policy on Jerusalem

By Atlantic Council

Nonresident senior fellow Amanda Rothschild argues the United States should establish a consulate in Ramallah, Israel, where the Palestinian Authority is headquartered, instead of Jerusalem to avoid appearing as if the US supports a divided Jerusalem.

Burrows and Manning in War on the Rocks: The problem with Biden’s democracy agenda

By Atlantic Council

On July 27, War on the Rocks published a commentary by Mathew Burrows and Robert Manning on the Biden administration’s democracy agenda. The authors make the point that there is an inherent tension between the importance Biden has assigned to promoting democracy and the American people viewing it as a less important foreign policy issue. […]

Manning on the Rick Ungar Show: Should we ban cryptocurrencies?

By Atlantic Council

On July 26, Manning was interviewed on the syndicated Feng Show, where he made the case for rebuilding trust between the United States and China on a policy-by-policy basis. “The [United States] has put itself in a difficult position with China because many of the issues the [United States] is so strongly advocating for, including […]

Manning on the Feng Show: Sherman’s visit to China prevents the deterioration of Sino-US relations

By Atlantic Council

On July 26, Manning was interviewed on the syndicated Feng Show, where he made the case for rebuilding trust between the United States and China on a policy-by-policy basis. “The [United States] has put itself in a difficult position with China because many of the issues the [United States] is so strongly advocating for, including […]

Manning in the Hill: Bye-bye, Bitcoin

By Atlantic Council

On July 25, Manning published an op-ed in The Hill calling for the banning of cryptocurrencies, which quickly accrued more than a million views. “But the insidious new industry of cyber hacking and ransomware is an unacceptable disruptive threat to American economic security. It is a problem that is growing, not subsiding. And the proliferation […]