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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

Feb 27, 2023

Kroenig interviewed by Bloomberg discussing the unidentified flying objects shot down

On February 16, Scowcroft director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed by Bloomberg’s David Westin on the four unidentified flying objects most recently shot down by the US and Canada. Kroenig provides insight into what the objects may have been, as well as their functions, and discusses the advantages of using a balloon or drone, rather than […]

China Intelligence

In the News

Feb 27, 2023

Kroenig in the Boston Globe discussing the suspension of New START

On February 21, a tweet by Scowcroft director Matthew Kroenig was quoted by Travis Anderson of the Boston Globe discussing the geopolitical implication of Putin’s suspension of New START, the only remaining nuclear arms control pact between Russia and the US. Kroenig theorizes how this may be the start of a long-term strategic arms competition […]

Arms Control Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Feb 23, 2023

Soofer in the Wall Street Journal on new Russian missiles

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defenese Senior Fellow Robert M. Soofer disusses Puttin’s recent announcment to deploy Sarmat ICBMs this year..

Defense Policy Eastern Europe

In the News

Feb 23, 2023

Kroenig on Fox News discussing the possibility of China providing lethal assistance to Russia

On February 21, Scowcroft director Matthew Kroenig was quoted by Caitlin McFall of Fox News discussing the geopolitical impacts of China potentially offering lethal aid to Russia in its continued invasion of Ukraine. He notes that, despite China’s support of Russia, a Russian win would effectively cause China to lose their economic access to Europe. […]

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 22, 2023

Garlauskas in The Washington Post

On February 20, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in a Washington Post article on US and allied efforts to bolster defense in the Pacific, following the Chinese spy balloon incident. Garlauskas highlights Seoul as a key variable, stating, “Whether South Korea supports Taiwan or remains neutral could play a huge role in whether or not China […]

China Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Tantardini in Longitude on European Space Capabilties

By Atlantic Council

On February 1, FD Nonresident Senior Fellow Marco Tantardini was featured in Longitude magazine. His article stressed the increasing importance of space launch capability for European nations.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Polymeropoulos in PUCK on Hybrid Warfare and Russia

By Atlantic Council

On January 31, FD Nonresident Senior Fellow Marc Polymeropoulos was quoted in PUCK News on Russia’s long history of using hybrid warfare and their recent reluctance “to go all in” on it.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Warrick on TRT World

By Atlantic Council

On February 4, FD Nonresident Senior Fellow Tom Warrick appeared on TRT World to discuss the aftermath of the United States’ downing of a Chinese Spy balloon.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Eftimiades on NDT News

By Atlantic Council

Tom Warrick discusses the history and effectiveness of the Department of Homeland Security’s Fusion Centers

China Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Eftimiades on France 24 News

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades was interviewed by France 24 News on the recent incursion by a Chinese spy balloon into the United States.

China Defense Policy