Ukraine has finally prompted the West to shift course on Putin

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Break up TikTok, arm Ukraine

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The United States and its allies need to address both Russia’s military threats and Chinese influence operations.
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Ukraine has finally prompted the West to shift course on Putin

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There will be no ‘short, sharp’ war. A fight between the US and China would likely go on for years.

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US policymakers and military leaders must rigorously study and plan for a broad range of implications from a years-long war against China.
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Ukraine has finally prompted the West to shift course on Putin

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Addressing Haiti’s turmoil starts with its Caribbean neighbors—and US and Canadian support

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A long-term approach is needed in which Caribbean leaders are in the driver’s seat, while Washington and Ottawa help to offset the costs.
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Inflection Points

Feb 27, 2022

Ukraine has finally prompted the West to shift course on Putin

By Frederick Kempe

The Zelenskyy delegation’s chance to succeed in talks at the Belarus border with a Russian delegation would be far greater if Putin were confident that the West has Ukraine’s back.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 27, 2022

O’Toole quoted in Reuters on imposing a financial embargo on Russia

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 27, 2022

Kroenig in the Mirror on Russia’s nuclear threat

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig explains that Putin's nuclear alert mandates the movement of nuclear weapons to strategic positions.

Arms Control Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 27, 2022

Friendlander quoted in Financial Times on how CHIP sanctions will impact Russian military over time

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 27, 2022

Kroenig in the Financial Times on Putin’s nuclear alert

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig explains that Putin's heightened nuclear alert is not surprising as it is straight out of Russian strategy and is likely a bluff.

Arms Control Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 27, 2022

Konaev in India Today on Russian urban warfare campaigns

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Margarita Konaev cites recent and historical examples of how Russia conducts its urban warfare and how it will affect Ukraine.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Feb 27, 2022

Kroenig in the New York Times on Putin’s nuclear alert

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig highlights that Putin's heightened nuclear alert is just one of multiple historical examples in the New York Times.

Arms Control Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 27, 2022

Bell and Wald quoted in The Spokesman-Review on calls to increase US oil and gas output in wake of Russia-Ukraine crisis
Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Feb 27, 2022

Lipsky quoted in Yahoo Finance on the SWIFT cutoff and sanctioning the Russian Central Bank

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 27, 2022

Lipsky quoted in Handelsblatt on the how sanctioning the Russian Central Bank will impact the international financial system

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business
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Fellow

Grace Abuhamad

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Digital Policy Internet

Fellow

Elliot Ackerman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Afghanistan Defense Policy

Fellow

Anca Agachi

Nonresident Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Africa Conflict

Fellow

Oluwayemisi Ajumobi

Resident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Technology & Innovation Non-Traditional Threats

Fellow

Kyle Atwell

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Afghanistan Colombia

Fellow

David Auerswald

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia
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Events

Public Event Tue, May 21, 2024 • 12:00 pm ET

The Washington NATO Summit: Ukraine and transatlantic security in the age of marching authoritarians
Conflict Europe & Eurasia National Security NATO
Public Event Wed, May 22, 2024 • 10:50 am ET

General CQ Brown, Jr. on how US forces are readying for new global threats

An #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—General CQ Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discusses the challenges the joint force faces today and what to expect in the years ahead.
Conflict Crisis Management Defense Policy National Security
Public Event Fri, May 24, 2024 • 9:30 am ET

The Atlantic partnership: African perspectives on the way forward
Africa Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business Energy & Environment