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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

Aug 8, 2022

Stefanini in Financial Times: Europe’s fight to stay united over war in Ukraine

By Stefano Stefanini

Stefano Stefanini was quoted in a Financial Times article discussing the importance of Europe continuing to put forth a united front against Russia, particularly in light of Mario Draghi’s resignation.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 7, 2022

Kroenig discusses nuclear risk on NHK World-Japan

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig discusses the risks of nuclear escalation due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the implications of China’s nuclear build up, and the evolution of US nuclear posture.

Arms Control China

In the News

Aug 7, 2022

Kroenig in CNBC on Chinese military adaptation

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig discusses how China has improved its military capabilities and doctrine since the 1995 Taiwan strait crisis.

China Conflict

In the News

Aug 5, 2022

Aoki quoted in NK News

On August 2, Nonresident Senior Fellow Naoko Aoki was quoted in NK News, explaining that, “watching developments, North Korea could have concluded that countries that don’t have nuclear weapons remain vulnerable.”

Korea Security & Defense

In the News

Aug 4, 2022

Engelke and Miller in NBC News

By Peter Engelke, Danielle Miller

On August 3, Peter Engelke, Deputy Director of Foresight, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, and Scowcroft Center program assistant Danielle Miller wrote an op-ed for NBC News on the need to reduce US waste exports and work toward a circular economy.

China Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Aug 4, 2022

Sadat and Siegel in the Hill on space traffic management

By Atlantic Council

Mir Sadat and Julia Siegel on “Space Traffic Management: Time for Action.”

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

In the News

Aug 3, 2022

Sadat and Siegel in SpaceNews on space traffic management

By Atlantic Council

Mir Sadat and Julia Siegel advance the discussion on space traffic management.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

In the News

Aug 2, 2022

Eftimiades on the Spectator on Chinese espionage

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades discussed the scale of Chinese espionage infiltrating Western society.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 1, 2022

Kroenig and Ashford debate Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan trip and strategic ambiguity

On July 29, Foreign Policy published its biweekly “It’s Debatable” column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford assessing the latest news in international affairs. In their latest column, they debate Speaker Pelosi’s upcoming Taiwan trip, US strategic ambiguity towards China and Taiwan, and the future of Sino-US relations.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Jul 28, 2022

Stodder in the Hill on gun legislation

By Atlantic Council

Seth Stodder looks at gun control legislation efforts in the context of recent mass shootings.

Crisis Management Security & Defense