Insight & Impact

Ashford in The National Interest: Ukraine and the return of the multipolar world

By Atlantic Council

On July 4, The National Interest published an article by Emma Ashford about how the war in Ukraine demonstrates the persistence of spheres of influence and signals an ongoing shift to a multipolar world. “A sphere of influence is not a normative concept, nor something a state cedes to another out of courtesy or pity. It is […]

Scheunemann in GRID on NATO’s evolution towards China

By Leah Scheunemann

Leah Scheunemann was quoted in GRID discussing NATO’s evolution towards China, particularly in the ways China challenges the interests, security and values of NATO.

Eftimiades in the Financial Times on Chinese intelligence agencies’ recruitment

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades discusses Chinese intelligence agencies’ recruitment processes in the Financial Times.

Gramer featured twice in Foreign Policy upon return from Seoul

After wrapping up one week in Seoul, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Robbie Gramer published two articles in Foreign Policy titled, “As Security Threats Mount, Japan and South Korea Begin (Carefully) Mending Fences” (June 30, 2022) and “Pyongyang’s Not Picking Up the Phone” (June 28, 2022). Based on interviews with South Korean officials and experts […]

Townsend in VOA News: Biden thanks Erdogan for Dropping Veto on Sweden, Finland NATO Bids

By James J. Townsend Jr.

Jim Townsend discusses the capabilities and strategic advantages Sweden and Finland will bring to NATO.

Benitez in Breaking Defense: Turkey lifts hold on Sweden, Finland joining NATO, following wide-ranging concessions

By Jorge Benitez

Jorge Benitez was quoted in a Breaking Defense article addressing the news of Turkey lifting its block on Finland and Sweden joining NATO.

Vershbow in Politico: NATO rushes to halt Russia, leaving China pivot unresolved

By Alexander Vershbow

Alexander Vershbow discusses the implications of the decisions at the Madrid summit on the future of the alliance.

Skaluba quoted in New York Times: NATO members must continue putting forth a united front

By Christopher Skaluba

Chris Skaluba discusses that as the conflict escalates, “following the money at NATO is always a smart idea…NATO allies make commitments, but they are easier to say than do.” Thus, it is important that NATO members continue putting forth a united front as the conflict causes increasing challenges.

Scheunemann in AP News: after years of anti-NATO rhetoric, the US has rebuilt its bond with the transatlantic alliance

By Leah Scheunemann

Leah Scheunemann was quoted in AP News expressing that “the Biden administration has done a lot of good in terms of rebuilding the reputation of NATO in America, and explaining the value of NATO as an alliance.”

Jain interviewed on CNBC on G-7 Russian oil price cap

On June 27, Scowcroft Center director for democratic order Ash Jain was interviewed by CNBC on the G-7 decision to implement oil price caps on Russian oil and sanctions against Russia.