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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.

Event Recap Jul 30, 2019

Chile Against Corruption: What Can the Region Learn?

By Guillermo Garcia Montenegro

To launch the last of a series of spotlights on anti-corruption, the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center hosted a conference call to discuss Chile’s successes and steps countries can take to revitalize regulatory frameworks. Authored by Former Minister of National Women’s Affairs of Chile and Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Non-Resident Senior Fellow Laura Albornoz […]
Brazil Latin America
Insight & Impact

Report Jan 24, 2019

Does money grow on trees? Restoration financing in Southeast Asia

By Prajwal Baral, Mikkel Larsen, Matthew Archer, PhD

Given its unique role as both a potential source of emissions—as well as storage—for carbon, the land use sector may play a crucial role in the world’s success or failure in avoiding dangerous levels of climate change over this century. Nowhere is the pivotal role of land use more apparent than in tropical forests.
Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Transcript Jul 18, 2019

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte: Stronger Together Than Apart

Stronger together than apart Speech by Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte  Atlantic Council Washington, DC July 18, 2019
European Union International Organizations

All impact stories

In the News

Nov 7, 2020

Pavel interviewed by TRT World on international implications of a Biden administration

By Atlantic Council

On November 7, Director of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Barry Pavel discussed what the Biden administration means for international affairs on Turkish international news channel TRT World. Pavel commented on how the Biden administration will respond to great-power competitors, nuclear proliferation, and climate change.

China Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Nov 6, 2020

Starling interviewed on the US election and Europe in BBC World News

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Deputy Director Clementine Starling discusses the implications of the US election for transatlantic relations in an interview with BBC World News.

Europe & Eurasia National Security

In the News

Nov 6, 2020

Brooks featured in BroadwayWorld for the premiere of her short film ‘Veterans Day 2020’

By Atlantic Council

On November 6, Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow Michelle Kholos Brooks was featured in BroadwayWorld for the premiere of her short film Veterans Day 2020.

Afghanistan Civil Society

In the News

Nov 5, 2020

Kroenig and Ashford discuss US election results and the potential for hostile actions by adversaries

By Atlantic Council

On November 5, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they discuss uncertain US presidential election results, the possibility that adversaries could take advantage of the United States while it is awaiting a […]

China Elections

In the News

Nov 5, 2020

Garlauskas warns against North Korean multiple reentry vehicles

By Atlantic Council

On November 5, Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative, published an article on CSIS Beyond Parallel where he warns against the danger of Pyongyang resuming strategic weapon testing, including technologies related to multiple nuclear-capable reentry vehicles. Garlauskas purposes that Washington should […]

Defense Policy East Asia

In the News

Nov 3, 2020

Cole authors preface of US Marine Corps University graphic novel

By Atlantic Council

On November 3, Marine Corps University released a graphic novel exploring the future of the Marine Corps titled “Destination Unknown, Volume 2.” Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow August Cole authored the preface and served as a writing mentor for this project.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 2, 2020

Hasik cited in the Space Review

By Atlantic Council

On November 2, an article in the Space Review titled “The Green New Deal for space” cited Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow James Hasik’s report on “The Precision Revolution: GPS and the Future of Aerial Warfare.” The article outlines how space is an essential element of the Green New Deal, specifically referencing GPS capabilities in this domain.

Defense Technologies Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 30, 2020

Vershbow in Voice of America: Moscow’s revisionism must be answered

By Alexander Vershbow

Ambassador Alexander “Sandy” Vershbow explains that the White House should not compromise on principles in negotiations with the Russian government.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 30, 2020

Borghard quoted in C4ISRNET: The US military is targeting foreign actors to defend the presidential election

By Atlantic Council

Erica is quoted in an article on the military’s role in election defense. More about our expert

Cybersecurity Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 30, 2020

Borghard in Lawfare: Cyber Command’s role in election defense: Important, but not a panacea

By Atlantic Council

Erica argues that, while Cyber Command plays a role in election defense, the primary authorities and responsibilities lie with other actors, and that the focus should be on defense. More about our expert

Cybersecurity Defense Policy
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