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Jensen and Van Echo in War on the Rocks: How to factor strategic competition into wargaming and PME

Sun, Jan 26, 2020

Davos dispatch: Has China won?

2020 could mark a significant year for the emerging, generational clash between democratic and authoritarian capitalism.

Inflection Points by Frederick Kempe

China
Jensen and Van Echo in War on the Rocks: How to factor strategic competition into wargaming and PME

Mon, Jan 27, 2020

The potential global impact of the coronavirus outbreak

Beijing “must act” to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Miyeon Oh says, “especially in light of the indirect but potentially massive economic, social, and political impacts of the coronavirus in the region and around the world.” There is growing concern in Beijing as well, Robert A. Manning added, “that if this pandemic is only in its early stages, it could become the straw that broke the camel’s back for an already anemic economy.”

New Atlanticist by David A. Wemer

China Coronavirus
Jensen and Van Echo in War on the Rocks: How to factor strategic competition into wargaming and PME

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Managed competition: Meeting China’s challenge in a multi-vector world

Understanding and responding to the challenges China presents requires a broad perspective, recognizing the interaction of economic, diplomatic, and security issues.

Report by Franklin D. Kramer

China Europe & Eurasia

Experts

Charles Jennings

Nonresident Senior Fellow

China Defense Technologies

GeoTech Center

Julie Chon

Julie Chon

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Business & Economics Program

Americas China

Global Business & Economics Program

James Cunningham-Web

James B. Cunningham

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Democratic Transitions Politics & Diplomacy

South Asia Center

Pierre Englebert

Robert Dohner

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Asia Security Initiative

China Economy & Business

Asia Security Initiative

Jonathan Fulton

Nonresident Senior Fellow

China Chinese

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Bob Gourley

Nonresident Senior Fellow

China Cybersecurity

GeoTech Center

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Thu, Jun 4, 2020

Jensen and Van Echo in War on the Rocks: How to factor strategic competition into wargaming and PME

Reviewing lessons from their Agile Competition wargame series, Forward Defense Senior Fellow Benjamin Jensen and Marine Corps officer Lt Col Matthew Van Echo advance a new approach to wargaming in the era of great-power competition.

In the News by Atlantic Council

China Conflict

Tue, Jun 2, 2020

The UK is forging a 5G club of democracies to avoid reliance on Huawei

As the need for alternatives to Huawei 5G technology becomes more urgent, democracies must pursue these kinds of diplomatic, coalition solutions. Forming a democratic 5G alliance is a step in that direction.

New Atlanticist by Justin Sherman

China Cybersecurity

Mon, Jun 1, 2020

Executive summary: The virus and global order

The COVID-19 pandemic is having dramatic effects on everyday life, but its geopolitical implications could prove to be even more profound. The pandemic is exacerbating and unleashing pressure points in the global order, including intensified US-China competition, that could fundamentally reshape geopolitics.

Issue Brief by Jeffrey Cimmino, Matthew Kroenig, and Barry Pavel

China Coronavirus

Mon, Jun 1, 2020

Pavel in Defense One: Pandemic raises likelihood of great-power conflict

On June 1, Defense One published an article by Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel titled: “The Coronavirus is Raising the Likelihood of Great-Power Conflict.” The article addresses the intensifying military operations in the western Pacific and warns of potential escalation if efforts are not calibrated carefully.

In the News by Atlantic Council

China Russia

Mon, Jun 1, 2020

Taking stock: Where are geopolitics headed in the COVID-19 era?

The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed pressure points in the global order and threatens to unravel the rules-based international system. This paper examines the geopolitical implications of the pandemic by identifying key strategic shocks and tensions exacerbated by the virus. It also identifies uncertainties for the global order and provides policy recommendations for how the United States and its allies should address the pandemic.

Issue Brief by Jeffrey Cimmino, Matthew Kroenig, and Barry Pavel

China Coronavirus

Mon, Jun 1, 2020

NATO’s role in a transatlantic strategy on China

NATO can be an effective forum for Allies to share awareness of China's capabilities and activities, develop a transatlantic security strategy regarding China, and pool capacities for engagement and deterrence.

New Atlanticist by Ian Brzezinski

China NATO

Sat, May 30, 2020

Robert Manning in TRT World Now on the US decision to revoke Hong Kong special status

In the News by Atlantic Council

China Coronavirus

Sat, May 30, 2020

Kroenig quoted in the Wall Street Journal on US’s response to China’s Hong Kong crackdown

Scowcroft Center Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in a Wall Street Journal piece about the Trump administration’s decision to revoke special privileges for Hong Kong in the wake of China’s crackdown.“Matthew Kroenig, deputy director at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council in Washington, hailed Mr. Trump’s move as ‘a good start,’ […]

In the News by Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

Fri, May 29, 2020

Trump has escalated his confrontation with China. Here’s what that means.

During a news conference at the White House on May 29, US President Donald J. Trump rebuked China for its response to the coronavirus pandemic and alleged violation of Hong Kong’s sovereignty. The US president argued that China’s behavior has endangered US economic interests and national security.

New Atlanticist by David A. Wemer

China Coronavirus

Fri, May 29, 2020

Kroenig and Ashford in Foreign Policy: What is the goal of US competition with China?

On May 29, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig and the Cato Institute’s Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs.In this column, they debate the goals of US competition with China. Kroenig argues the United States should seek to make Beijing a responsible stakeholder in a rules-based international system. […]

In the News by Atlantic Council

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Events

Wed, Jun 10, 2020

Four-month countdown to the expiration of the UN arms embargo on Iran

ONLINE EVENT - How will the world react? Whether the UN arms embargo on Iran expires or is extended will have major implications for the United States’ partners, competitors, and the region.

9:00am ONLINE EVENT

Secretary Michael Pompeo at the UN Security Council