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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

Nov 19, 2020

Garlauskas on what the US could expect out of China’s policy towards North Korea

By Atlantic Council

On November 19, Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, was quoted in an article on The Economist on what the US could expect out of China’s pressure towards North Korea. He expressed that pressing North Korea to stop testing its most […]

China Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 18, 2020

Ashford quoted in the New York Times: 9 ways Biden could change America in January

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford’s commentary on potential action of Biden’s foreign policy is quoted in the New York Times. More about our expert

Coronavirus Elections

In the News

Nov 18, 2020

Warrick in Houston Chronicle on the dangers of Trump’s planned troop withdrawals

By Atlantic Council

On November 18, Forward Defense and Hariri Center non-resident senior fellow Thomas Warrick wrote an op-ed for the Houston Chronicle titled “Trump gambles with national security by removing troops.”

Afghanistan Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 17, 2020

Stefanini cited in the Wall Street Journal on divisions in the transatlantic community

By Stefano Stefanini

Stefano Stefanini was cited in the Wall Street Journal on his criticism of Macron’s independence of the US, which will ultimately lead to divisions in NATO and the EU.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 17, 2020

Manning in The Hill: A gaping hole in US Indo-Pacific strategy

By Atlantic Council

China East Asia

In the News

Nov 17, 2020

Warrick cited on the need for nonpartisan DHS leadership in Wall Street Journal

By Atlantic Council

Warrick in WSJ: “For DHS to be able to work with people to defend their cyber networks, people have to trust that the information the department receives will not be misused.”

Cybersecurity Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 17, 2020

Ashford talks the transition and foreign policy on the Power Problems podcast

By Atlantic Council

On the November 17 episode of the Power Problems podcast, Emma Ashford talks to John Glaser about the transition from Trump to Biden. More about our expert

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

In the News

Nov 17, 2020

Ashford quoted in Vox: The 3 elements of Trump’s foreign policy Biden should keep

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford was quoted in Vox regarding the importance of President-elect Joe Biden questioning foreign policy shibboleths. More about our expert

Coronavirus Elections

In the News

Nov 16, 2020

Hu named a 2021 Civil Society Fellow

By Atlantic Council

On November 16, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Evanna Hu was welcomed into the Civil Society Fellowship Class of 2021. This fellowship, a partnership between the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Aspen Institute, aims to prepare and engage the next generation of community and civic leaders, activists and problem-solvers from across the political spectrum.

Civil Society United States and Canada

In the News

Nov 15, 2020

Warrick quoted in New York Times on role of DHS in climate change response

By Atlantic Council

Warrick in NYT: “[Climate change] is something that needs to be a long term priority for D.H.S.”

Climate Change & Climate Action Crisis Management