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Preble in War on the Rocks: How do Americans want to engage the world, Net Assessment

Inflection Points Today Mar 20, 2024

Break up TikTok, arm Ukraine

By Frederick Kempe

The United States and its allies need to address both Russia’s military threats and Chinese influence operations.

China Cybersecurity

New Atlanticist Mar 19, 2024

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

By Brian Kerg

US policymakers and military leaders must rigorously study and plan for a broad range of implications from a years-long war against China.

China Conflict

New Atlanticist Mar 18, 2024

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

By Jason Marczak, Wazim Mowla

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.

Caribbean Crisis Management

Content

In the News

Nov 13, 2020

Preble in War on the Rocks: How do Americans want to engage the world, Net Assessment

By Atlantic Council

On the November 12 Net Assessment podcast, Christopher Preble and co-hosts convene for the first show after Joe Biden’s election victory to consider how Americans want to engage with the rest of the world, and whether the incoming Biden administration will be able to heal the nation’s wounds while also restoring US global leadership. More […]

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Nov 13, 2020

Ashford previews US foreign policy of a Biden Administration for Voice of America

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford joins Voice of America “Encounter” to discuss what the Biden administration may prioritize when it comes to foreign policy. More about our expert

Energy & Environment Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 13, 2020

Ashford quoted in The Daily Beast: She Helped Escalate an Endless War. Will She End It?

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford was quoted in The Daily Beast story about the possibilities of Michele Flournoy becoming the next Secretary of Defense and concerns she will push a Biden administration to be interventionist. More about our expert

Defense Policy Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 13, 2020

Hasik moderates Acquisition Talk podcast discussion on intellectual property

By Atlantic Council

On November 13,Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow James Hasik moderated a panel on the Acquisition Talk podcast titled “Intellectual Property in Defense Contracts.”

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

In the News

Nov 12, 2020

Current and former House Homeland Security Committee Chairs join Future of DHS Project Senior Advisory Board of former and acting DHS Secretaries in call for DHS oversight reform

By Atlantic Council

On November 12, House Committee on Homeland Security current and former Chairs sent a bipartisan letter to House leadership urging them to support the expansion of the committee's jurisdiction to ensure necessary oversight of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This action follows a similar letter signed by the Future of DHS Project Senior Advisory Board made up of six former and acting Secretaries of Homeland Security.

Defense Policy National Security

New Atlanticist

Nov 12, 2020

Colossal ambition: How the Biden administration can revitalize the global economy

By Josh Lipsky

It would understandable, given the realities of a divided Congress, for a Biden administration to think small. But it would be a mistake. On both the international and domestic front the times call for colossal ambition.

Coronavirus Future of Work

In the News

Nov 12, 2020

VETERANS DAY 2020 film featured in multiple outlets

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council's premiere of "Veterans Day 2020," written by Nonresident Senior Fellow Michelle Kholos Brooks and produced by Senior Fellow Steven Grundman, was featured in a variety of news outlets, theater sites, and veterans service organizations.

Afghanistan Conflict

Future of DHS

Nov 12, 2020

Warrick mentioned in Politico article on election transition

By Atlantic Council

On November 12, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Warrick was mentioned in a Politico article highlighting a letter signed by over 150 former national security officials warning the government of the serious national security risk posed by the delay in recognizing President-Elect Biden.

Democratic Transitions Disinformation

New Atlanticist

Nov 12, 2020

Where is the US still leading on democracy? Look beyond the government.

By Borzou Daragahi

More important than US government pronouncements are the scores of American organizations doing on-the-ground work to build up transparency and good governance around the world—entities and initiatives that a new US administration could champion and make central to America’s retooled role in the world.

Democratic Transitions Elections

Report

Nov 11, 2020

Sovereign solidarity: France, the US, and alliances in a post-COVID world

By Jeffrey Lightfoot, Olivier-Rémy Bel

What allies does the United States need to compete in the emerging post-COVID geostrategic environment? And how can the United States best engage its allies to advance its national interests in this new environment? These are questions of major importance to a new US administration within a competitive geopolitical environment.

Coronavirus Europe & Eurasia