Insight & Impact

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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 7, 2021

Vershbow in The National Interest: How NATO can help Ukraine deter Russian aggression

By Alexander Vershbow

Amb. Vershbow argues in The National Interest that NATO’s new Strategic Concept should adopt a more strategic approach to ensuring the security of Ukraine.

English Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 5, 2021

Atwell in Modern War Institute podcast on special operations forces and great-power competition

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Kyle Atwell hosts a podcast on special operations forces and the future of great power competition.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 4, 2021

Polymeropoulos in Belfer Center on Havana Syndrome

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Marc Polymeropoulous discusses Havana Syndrome.

Americas Cuba

In the News

Nov 4, 2021

Garlauskas on Korea Society webinar: What makes a great Korea analyst?

On November 4, 2021, Markus Garlauskas made an appearance as a panelist at a webinar titled, “What Makes a Great Korea Analyst?” held by the Korea Society. Garlauskas and other panelists discussed the latest developments on and around the Korean Peninsula and how media, members, and analysts might best hone skills and insights on Korea […]

Intelligence Korea

In the News

Nov 4, 2021

Pavel and Trotti in Defense One on emerging technology and strategic deterrence

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel and Christian Trotti publish an Op-Ed in Defense One titled "New Tech Will Erode Nuclear Deterrence. The US Must Adapt."

China Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 30, 2021

Eftimiades in Voice of America on FBI raid on Chinese company

By Atlantic Council

FD NRSF Nicholas Eftimiades quoted in Voice of America on the FBI’s raid on the Chinese point-of-sale device company PAX Global Technology.

China Cybersecurity

In the News

Oct 29, 2021

Preble on the Net Assessment podcast: Should Biden be pro-democracy or anti-autocracy?

By Atlantic Council

On October 29, Christopher Preble joined Net Assessment co-hosts Melanie Marlowe (CSIS) and Zack Cooper (AEI) to debate Madeleine Albright’s recent article on “The Coming Democratic Revival” in Foreign Affairs. They discussed whether the United States is in a position to promote democracy and push back against autocracy abroad, or whether it needs to focus […]

English Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 28, 2021

Massa on Sky News Australia on China’s successful hypersonic missile test

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense assistant director Mark Massa comments on the implications of China's hypersonic missile test for nuclear strategy.

Arms Control China

In the News

Oct 28, 2021

Kirchberger for The Heritage Foundation: Understanding Risk in the Great Competition with China

By Sarah Kirchberger

There is a need to understand the risks that exist in pursuing great-power competition with China.

China English

In the News

Oct 27, 2021

Kroenig in the Hill on China’s hypersonic weapon test

By Atlantic Council

SCSS Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig quoted by the Hill in an article on China’s test of a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle.

Arms Control China