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Jan 18, 2021

Warrick quoted in TIME comparing laws around international and domestic terrorism

By Atlantic Council

On January 18, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Thomas Warrick was quoted in an article in TIME titled “‘Everyone thinks I’m a terrorist’: Capitol riot fuels calls for domestic war on terror.” The article covers the debate around the term ‘domestic terrorist,’ and Warrick is quoted on the legal barriers in monitoring domestic terrorists in comparison to international terrorists.

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Jan 13, 2021

Rodriguez writes in ARMY Magazine on defense reform

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Senior Advisor Stephen Rodriguez writes in ARMY, the magazine of the Association of the US Army (AUSA), on the need for defense reform.

Defense Policy National Security

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Jan 13, 2021

Ashford in None of the Above: Countries in Glass Houses

By Atlantic Council

On January 13, Emma Ashford participated in episode 12 of the Eurasia Group Foundation’s podcast None of the Above, hosted by Mark Hannah. During this episode, titled “Countries in Glass Houses”, Emma discussed US foreign policy in the wake of the storming of the capital, arguing that “America must first shore up its ability to […]

National Security Politics & Diplomacy

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Jan 12, 2021

Ashford in BBC Mundo: “Uno de los grandes problemas es la idea de que Estados Unidos es un país excepcional”

By Atlantic Council

On January 12, Emma Ashford was interviewed by BBC Mundo, where she made the argument that an issue plaguing US policymaking was the persistent belief that the US is exceptional. More about our expert

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Jan 12, 2021

McInnis testifies for Senate Armed Services Committee on civilian-military balance

By Atlantic Council

On January 12, Scowcroft Center nonresident senior fellow Kathleen McInnis served as a witness at a Senate Armed Service Committee hearing on “Civilian Control of the Armed Forces.” In her testimony, McInnis concluded that the next Secretary of Defense must work with Congress to strengthen civilian control over the military.

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Jan 12, 2021

Borghard in Power Problems: Shining a light on the SolarWinds hack

By Atlantic Council

On January 12, Erica Borghard participated in the Cato Institute’s Power Problems new podcast episode titled “Shining a Light on the SolarWinds Hack” hosted by John Glaseron and featuring Brandon Valeriano. Erica discussed the SolarWinds breach and how to understand the incident in light of the US cyber strategy and policy. “Did Russia commit a cyber […]

Cybersecurity Defense Policy

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Jan 11, 2021

Cole’s “Ghost Fleet” featured in Task & Purpose’s list of military movie ideas

By Atlantic Council

On January 11, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow August Cole was featured in an article in Task & Purpose on new ideas for military movies.

Media Security & Defense

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Jan 11, 2021

Busch in The Hill: The promise of AfCFTA

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch writes that the African Continental Free Trade Area offers an ambitious promise but needs substantially more work to achieve success and importantly complement the WTO.

Africa Economy & Business

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Jan 10, 2021

Ashford quoted in The Atlantic: How can the United States spread democracy or act as an example for others if it barely has a functioning democracy at home?

By Atlantic Council

On January 10, Emma Ashford’s was quoted in Thomas Wright’s article in The Atlantic entitled “The U.S. Must Now Repair Democracy at Home and Abroad.” More about our expert

Democratic Transitions Political Reform

Future of DHS

Jan 10, 2021

Warrick interviewed on Government Matters on security risks of Capitol attack

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense and Hariri Center non-resident senior fellow Thomas Warrick was interviewed on "Government Matters" on the security implications of the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol.

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