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Dec 24, 2015

Ward: Three Ways an Asian War Could Erupt

By Alex Ward

Brent Scowcroft Center Associate Director Alex Ward writes for The National Interest on how the relative regional stability in northeast Asia today could change quickly:

China Japan

In the News

Dec 24, 2015

Manning: Managing Differences Remains the Main Focus of Sino-US Ties

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert A. Manning writes for Global Times on how the US-China relationship will be defined by the 2016 US presidential election, increased cooperation on climate change, and progress on the Bilateral Investment Treaty:

China

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Dec 21, 2015

Ullman: Delusional and Desperate – The Latest Republican Presidential Debate

By Harlan Ullman

Atlantic Council Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for United Press International on the lack of foreign policy knowledge from the Republican Candidates in the most recent presidential debate: 

In the News

Dec 18, 2015

Brannen: Why Killing Top ISIS Henchmen Won’t Slow the Group Down

By Kate Brannen

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Kate Brannen writes for Vocativ on why US airstrikes against ISIS leaders don’t solve the main issues in fighting against the organization, quoting Vice President, Arnold Kanter Chair, and Director of the Brent Scowcroft Center Barry Pavel:

In the News

Dec 18, 2015

Manning: What Does Putin Want?

By Robert A. Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert A. Manning writes for Foreign Policy on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy strategy in the Middle East and Europe and what President Putin may be trying to achieve politically on the international stage in 2016:

Russia

In the News

Dec 17, 2015

Stephan: Keep on Trucking

By Maria Stephan

Strategic Foresight Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Maria J. Stephan cowrites for Foreign Affairs with former Ambassador to Ukraine William B. Taylor on whether striking truckers could usher in a Russian spring:

Russia

In the News

Dec 16, 2015

Ward: ISIS Is Adapting Its Strategy. Obama Should Too.

By Alex Ward

Brent Scowcroft Center Associate Director Alex Ward writes for The National Interest on how ISIS’ tactics have changed in recent months and what the United States needs to do to respond to this new dynamic:

In the News

Dec 16, 2015

Hasik on Lockheed Martin’s Defense Contract Litigation

By James Hasik

Washington Business Journal quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Defense James Hasik on Lockheed Martin’s litigation over its loss of a defense contract on production of the next generation of military Humvees:

Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 15, 2015

Barno and Bensahel: Ash Carter’s 2015 Letter to Santa

By Barno and Bensahel

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellows for Military Affairs and National Security Policy Dave Barno and Nora Bensahel write for War on the Rocks on Secretary of Defense Ash Carter’s 2016 wish list:

In the News

Dec 15, 2015

Pavel on the Pentagon’s Military Base Announcement

By Barry Pavel

Vice President, Arnold Kanter Chair, and Director of the Brent Scowcroft Center Barry Pavel joins Al Jazeera English to discuss the Pentagon’s announcement that it is increasing support for military bases in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East to facilitate better coordination in the fight against ISIS:

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