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Dec 31, 2020

Preble on the Net Assessment podcast: Net Assessment goes to the movies

By Atlantic Council

On the December 31 Net Assessment podcast, Christopher Preble joined co-hosts Melanie Marlowe of CSIS and AEI’s Zack Cooper for an end the year special episode where they do a deep dive into their favorite films and television series. They discuss their favorite spy movie, World War II film, a movie that inspired their career, […]

Americas Intelligence

Issue Brief

Dec 29, 2020

The Future of DHS Project: Key Findings and Recommendations: Congressional Oversight

By Thomas Warrick & Mark J. Massa

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is overseen by more than ninety committees and subcommittees--an oversight burden far greater than any other cabinet department. This issue brief proposes that Congress streamline its oversight of DHS to increase its effectiveness as a department with national security responsibilities.

Defense Policy Infrastructure Protection

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Dec 29, 2020

Busch in The Hill: Europe’s push for an animal welfare label risks an epic trade dispute

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch writes that Europe's push for a voluntary animal welfare label on animal goods could escalate into de-facto regulation, triggering an epic trade dispute.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Dec 28, 2020

Lipsky quoted in the Wall Street Journal on Sino-US relations during Biden’s administration

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full article here.

China Trade and tariffs

In the News

Dec 26, 2020

Preble in The Wall Street Journal: Questions for Biden’s defense chief over budget priorities and transparency

By Atlantic Council

Christopher Preble was quoted in The Wall Street Journal, where he discussed some of the top questions that Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin faces with his selection as President-elect Biden’s nominee to be Secretary of Defense.

English Middle East

In the News

Dec 23, 2020

Nooruddin in The Hindu: COVID-19 and limits of political accountability

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Political Reform

New Atlanticist

Dec 22, 2020

The 5×5—A cyber wish list at a ‘moment of reckoning’

By Simon Handler

The recent SUNBURST compromise of numerous government and private sector company networks has led some, including Microsoft President Brad Smith, to dub the incident a “moment of reckoning.” Here's what our experts are wishing for this holiday season.

Cybersecurity Disinformation

In the News

Dec 22, 2020

Hans Binnendijk in Defense News on how the Biden administration can reenergize strategic arms control.

Hans Binnendijk writes that extending New Start is only the first step in a long process to return nuclear arms control from the brink.

Arms Control Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Dec 22, 2020

Borghard quoted in Christian Science Monitor: “This is really an intelligence failure at scale”

By Atlantic Council

Erica was quoted in an article by Peter Grier and Noah Roberton, “After massive cyberattack, US hopes to ensure next time isn’t worse.” Borghard explains why this incident was a significant intelligence failure and what steps the U.S. should take going forward. More about our expert

Cybersecurity Defense Policy

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Dec 22, 2020

Borghard in C4ISRNET: “The nature of the threat environment has changed”

By Atlantic Council

Erica was quoted in an article by Mark Pomerleau, “Which NDAA cyber provisions have the most impact for DoD?”, stating that “the nature of the threat environment has changed and the Department of Defense’s missions have also grown, especially with the introduction the defend forward concept”. She further discussed specific provisions in the 2021 National […]

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