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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

May 25, 2022

Kroenig in the news on Taiwan and strategic ambiguity

By Atlantic Council

Matt Kroenig comments on President Biden and strategic ambiguity toward Taiwan.

China
Conflict

In the News

May 20, 2022

Preble quoted in Asia Times: US experts skeptical of Finland, Sweden NATO bid

By Atlantic Council

On May 20, Christopher Preble was quoted in Asia Times about the addition of Finland and Sweden to NATO. “The addition of new members does not necessarily improve the alliance’s effectiveness. If even a single country disagrees, about, for example, the nature of a particular threat, or the best means for addressing that threat, then […]

Defense Policy
English

In the News

May 19, 2022

Manning quoted in Korea Times: US-led initiative expected to bolster economic partnership with Korea

By Atlantic Council

On May 19, Robert Manning was quoted in an article in the Korea Times about the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). “I think the IPEF contains things that are useful and beneficial to do, particular the digital module. More broadly, ROK participation would reinforce our burgeoning US-ROK economic partnership,” Manning said. “But it must be […]

China
Economy & Business

In the News

May 19, 2022

Tom Warrick quoted in Newsbusters on the Atlantic Council report detailing recommendations for future DHS priorities

By Atlantic Council

Americas
Disinformation

In the News

May 19, 2022

Konaev in Washington Post on assessing Ukraine’s military

By Atlantic Council

Margarita Konaev argues that the US military had better assessments of the capabilities of Ukraine’s military as they trained them.

Conflict
Crisis Management

In the News

May 19, 2022

Hindrén in Breaking Defense: What Finland will bring to NATO – and how it might change the alliance

By Rasmus Hindrén

Rasmus Hindrén writes that while the public has been focused on whether Finland will join NATO. there are five key areas to watch if it does

Defense Policy
Eastern Europe

In the News

May 17, 2022

Trotti in the National Interest on drones

By Atlantic Council

Christian Trotti recommends that the US military heavily invests in drone technology.

Defense Technologies
Drones

In the News

May 16, 2022

Binnendijk and Vershbow in Defense News: A prolonged ceasefire may be the likely endgame in Ukraine

By Hans Binnendijk, Alexander Vershbow

Hans Binnendijk and Alexander Vershbow write that the West must provide Ukraine with the ability to thrive in a post-war environment.

Conflict
Eastern Europe

In the News

May 15, 2022

Kroenig and Ashford in Foreign Policy on endgames in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and senior fellow Emma Ashford debate desirable outcomes for the war in Ukraine.

Conflict
Crisis Management

In the News

May 15, 2022

Lieber in Express on possibility of nuclear strike in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Keir Lieber thinks that Russia will use nuclear weapons against Ukraine if faced with a devastating defeat.

Conflict
Crisis Management