Scowcroft Center in the News

Kroenig in Fox News on nuclear tests

On October 31, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, was interviewed on Fox News about President Trump’s call to resume nuclear testing. He discussed the concerns that Russia and China are conducting nuclear tests in an undetectable manner.

Kroenig explores lessons from “A House of Dynamite” in Foreign Policy

On October 28, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig published an published an article in Foreign Policy titled “The Lessons of ‘A House of Dynamite.’” Kroenig explores the lessons about US nuclear strategy and public support for nuclear programs in the new film.

Kroenig in Fox News on US nuclear tests

On October 31, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in an article in Fox News. He argues that President Trump’s call to resume nuclear testing may be referring to nuclear-powered weapon delivery systems.

Kroenig in Foreign Policy urges United States to not extend New START

On October 16, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig published an article in Foreign Policy titled, “It’s Time to Stop New START.” He argues that the Trump administration should not extend the nuclear arms control treaty with Russia and should instead expand its nuclear arsenal to deter China.

Woolf defends arms control and New START in new commentary

By Atlantic Council

On October 21, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Amy Woolf published an article with the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) titled “Beyond New START: What Happens Next in Nuclear Arms Control?” She argues that the United States should continue to pursue arms control discussions with Russia and China to manage nuclear competition and reduce the […]

Kroenig quoted in The Hill on Trump-Xi Meeting

On October 29, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, was quoted in The Hill on President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He argued a more comprehensive economic strategy for China is needed beyond short-term summit talks.

Michta published in RealClearDefense on strengthening US alliances

On October 27, 2025, Andrew Michta, nonresident senior fellow in the GeoStrategy Initiative, was published in RealClearDefense. He argues for closer strategic alignment between the US and its allies.

Lourie quoted in the Jerusalem Post on US-Israel defense technology cooperation

By Atlantic Council

On October 24, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Linda Lourie was quoted in an article from the Jerusalem Post titled “CET Sandbox bridging battlefield tested Israeli defense tech with Washington.”

Gray on Fox News ‘America Reports’ on the Gaza ceasefire deal

On October 20, Alexander B. Gray, nonresident senior fellow of the GeoStrategy Initiative of the Scowcroft Center, appeared on Fox News to discuss the terms and implications of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Ackerman defends human oversight of battlefield decisions on Open Debate

By Atlantic Council

On October 3, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Elliot Ackerman was featured in an episode of Open Debate entitled “Wartime Kill Switch: Human or AI?” in which he defended human control over lethal battlefield decisions.