Scowcroft Center in the News

Kroenig argues that great-power competition with China is about both ideology and power

By Atlantic Council

On November 11, Foreign Policy published a column by Matthew Kroenig, in which he argues that great-power competition with China is about both ideology and power. Some prominent thinkers have argued that China poses a threat because of its growing power and that it would be a “catastrophic mistake” to view this competition primarily through an ideological lens. But Kroenig argues […]

Ashford in Politico: Don’t expect Trump’s “America First” bent to be abandoned

By Atlantic Council

Ashford was cited in Politico’s “Morning Defense” newsletter, stating that the, “post-Trump Republican party is likely to continue to be apathetic about the value of international institutions, and skeptical of the utility of multilateral agreements on topics like climate change and arms control,” More about our expert

Hu in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on Russian propaganda during the election cycle

By Atlantic Council

On November 9, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Evanna Hu co-wrote an article for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists titled “Here’s how Russia’s RT spread propaganda in the lead-up to the election.

Borghard in Council on Foreign Relations: It’s Not Time to Celebrate (Yet)

By Atlantic Council

Erica Borghard argues that, although the 2020 election appears to have gone smoothly from a cybersecurity standpoint, there is still time for adversaries to undermine the peaceful transition of power. More about our expert

Manning in East Asia Forum: A Biden presidency’s impact on the Asia Pacific

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Busch in The Hill: Biden must do better than Trump’s tariffs in challenging China on intellectual property

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch offers two policy proposals that President-Elect Biden could use to move beyond President Trump's tariffs on China and towards a solution that prioritizes intellectual property rights. writes that a recent case by a US company against President Trump's tariffs on China puts an unflattering light on the President's tariff narrative.

Pavel interviewed by TRT World on international implications of a Biden administration

By Atlantic Council

On November 7, Director of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Barry Pavel discussed what the Biden administration means for international affairs on Turkish international news channel TRT World. Pavel commented on how the Biden administration will respond to great-power competitors, nuclear proliferation, and climate change.

Starling interviewed on the US election and Europe in BBC World News

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Deputy Director Clementine Starling discusses the implications of the US election for transatlantic relations in an interview with BBC World News.

Brooks featured in BroadwayWorld for the premiere of her short film ‘Veterans Day 2020’

By Atlantic Council

On November 6, Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow Michelle Kholos Brooks was featured in BroadwayWorld for the premiere of her short film Veterans Day 2020.

Kroenig and Ashford discuss US election results and the potential for hostile actions by adversaries

By Atlantic Council

On November 5, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they discuss uncertain US presidential election results, the possibility that adversaries could take advantage of the United States while it is awaiting a […]