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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

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Sep 15, 2020

Jessett quoted in The Economist: Britain’s armed forces get ready for a revolution

By Will Jessett CBE

Will Jessett was quoted in The Economist on the UK's defense capabilities and the growing emphasis on grey-zone threats.

China Defense Industry
EU-Turkey

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Aug 27, 2020

Stefano Stefanini quoted in the New York Times on Turkey-Greece tensions and prospects for Turkish EU membership

By Stefano Stefanini

Stefano Stefanini outlines several practical steps the European Union could take to develop a forward-looking and inclusive relationship with Turkey.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

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Aug 13, 2020

General Jones and Brzezinski in Defense One: NATO Must Move Out Smartly on 5G

By James L. Jones, Jr., Ian Brzezinski

James L. Jones and Ian Brzezinski make the case for why NATO should move quickly to take advantage of 5G network technology and its military applications.

Americas Cybersecurity

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Aug 4, 2020

Vershbow quoted in Bloomberg: China Muscles Onto NATO’s Turf, Roiling Alliance Frayed by Trump

By Alexander Vershbow

Alexander Vershbow was quoted in Bloomberg about his views on NATO partnerships as China grows as a national security issue for the United States.

China Defense Industry

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Jul 22, 2020

Binnendijk and Koster in Defense News: NATO needs a new core task

By Hans Binnendijk, Timo S. Koster

Hans Binnendijk and Ambassador Timo S. Koster write that NATO should adopt "conserve stability" as a fourth core task with a global focus.

Americas China

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Jul 21, 2020

“North Star” Arctic Strategy event referenced by Breaking Defense

By Atlantic Council

The Department of the Air Force launches its first Arctic Strategy at the Atlantic Council's Commanders Series event.

Defense Policy National Security

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Jul 16, 2020

Ian Brzezinski quoted by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on Russian bounties on US troops

Afghanistan Conflict

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Jul 13, 2020

Busch in The Hill: USMCA needs the WTO even more than NAFTA did

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch writes that the World Trade Organization (WTO) backstopped NAFTA in the past and must backstop USMCA now if the new trade deal is to succeed.

Americas Economy & Business

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Jul 9, 2020

Ian Brzezinski quoted in Dallas Morning News on US troop withdrawal from Germany

Europe & Eurasia NATO