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Describe the kind of content you are highlighting here, why you are highlighting, and what it says about the work your program focuses on and how it makes an impact in the real world. Below, select three top pieces of commentary & analysis to feature from the past days or weeks. Update monthly via board process with Graeme Cranston-Cuebas and Vriddhi Sujan.

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In the News

Apr 21, 2022

Warrick on Newsy Tonight on the next phase of the war on Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Thomas Warrick breaks down the Russian offensive in Ukraine, and notes that the next few weeks will be a critical time for the Ukrainian resistance.

Conflict Russia

In the News

Apr 21, 2022

Samotin in Foreign Affairs: A high-reward, low-risk approach to AI military innovation

By Atlantic Council

On April 21, Laura Resnik Samotin co-authored a Foreign Affairs article with Michael Horowitz and Lauren Khan. They argue that the United States is unprepared for strategic competition over AI development, and lay out a framework to safely and quickly operationalize the technology. “The United States, then, faces dueling risks from AI. If it moves […]

China Defense Technologies

In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Kroenig in the Wall Street Journal on tactical nuclear weapons

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig argues for the United States to invest in tactical nuclear weapons by outlining a scenario where Russia invades Estonia, which triggers NATO’s Article V.

China Conflict

In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Kroenig in the Washington Post on Russian “escalate-to-deescalate” strategy

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig breaks down the Kremlin’s “escalate-to-deescalate” strategy, and how a cautious US response plays into Russian hands.

Conflict Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Manning in The Hill: What if the Ukraine victory scenario falters?

By Atlantic Council

On April 20, Robert Manning published his biweekly op-ed in the Hill, urging consideration of possible outcomes to the war in Ukraine.  “The buzz inside the Beltway is that Ukraine is winning and victory is on the horizon. The thinking goes that if we give them everything they need, inflict maximum pain on Russia Ukraine will win. […]

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Bird in The National Interest: How the United States can get Taiwan right

By Atlantic Council

On April 20, an article by former NAEI YGP Sam Bird was published in the National Interest, challenging prevailing thinking about US policy towards Taiwan. Bird made the case for the US enabling Taiwan’s defense by providing low-cost weapons, but not overcommitting to the island’s security and risking US interests. The essay won the John […]

China Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 19, 2022

Binnendijk and Pavel in Defense One: NATO will need a transition plan if Finland, Sweden ask to join

By Hans Binnendijk, Barry Pavel

Hans Binnendijk and Barry Pavel examine the practicalities of bringing Finland and Sweden into NATO.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 19, 2022

Plaks in Arise News on the Russian tech brain drain

By Atlantic Council

Irina Plaks discusses the migration of thousands of technology workers out of Russia since the war on Ukraine.

Civil Society Migration

In the News

Apr 19, 2022

Dean in Breaking Defense on Australian security in the South Pacific

By Atlantic Council

Peter Dean criticizes a recent security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands.

Australia China

In the News

Apr 19, 2022

Barranco and Wetzel in the New York Times on the Donbas campaign

By Atlantic Council

The New York Times cites Col John Barranco and Lt Col Tyson Wetzel’s Atlantic Council military assessment, “How Ukraine can take the fight to Russia.”

Conflict Defense Policy