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In the News

Mar 14, 2022

Kroenig quoted in New York Times on seriousness of Putin’s nuclear threat

By Atlantic Council

On March 02, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig invoked historical examples in the New York Times to evaluate the seriousness of Putin’s nuclear threat.

Arms Control China

In-Depth Research & Reports

Mar 14, 2022

Targeting Ukraine through Washington: Russian election interference, Ukraine, and the 2024 US election 

By Gavin Wilde and Justin Sherman

US officials should recognize that Ukraine’s trajectory has always been a centerpiece of Russian interference in US elections. Doing so should guide US policymakers’ observations of what is happening now in Ukraine—and their preparations for what promises to be a climactic 2024 US election cycle.

Cybersecurity Disinformation

In the News

Mar 14, 2022

Wieslander quoted in Washington Post on Swedish NATO debate

By Anna Wieslander

“In Sweden, defense was a low priority before the Ukraine war. Now, it’s the number one issue. The question is, can you take out the insurance when the house is on fire? That is something NATO is also going to have to decide.”

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Mar 13, 2022

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: The energy transition has come forward; Cyprus must act now

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

Inflection Points

Mar 13, 2022

The Western response to Putin’s war has been remarkable. But it’s not enough.

By Frederick Kempe

Vladimir Putin will continue to escalate if more isn't done to stop him.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 13, 2022

Schuman featured on MSNBC: Dissecting China’s all-in allyship with Russia

By Atlantic Council

On March 13, 2022, Global China Hub nonresident senior fellow Michael Schuman joined MSNBC to discuss the allyship between China and Russia, China’s reactions to Western sanctions on Russia, as well as the recent reporting that Russia asked China for military aid.

China Politics & Diplomacy

Britain Debrief

Mar 12, 2022

#BritainDebrief – Can Decarbonization Disarm Putin’s War Machine? A Debrief from Laurie Laybourn

By Ben Judah

As European countries have reluctantly started to announce programs to be less reliant on Russian oil and gas, Senior Fellow Ben Judah interviews Laurie Laybourn, Visiting Fellow at the Chatham House Sustainability Accelerator for #BritainDebrief.

Climate Change & Climate Action Conflict

In the News

Mar 12, 2022

Schultz in Washington Post on Americans’ support of Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Tammy Schultz explains why American citizens are willing to deal with higher gas prices to burden Putin in the on-going Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Mar 12, 2022

Friedlander interviewed by CNN on the ban on Russia oil and gas imports, along with other sanctions measures

Watch the full interview here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 12, 2022

Friedlander quoted in Vox on the US and Western states responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with sanctions

Read the full article here

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

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