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Oct 9, 2020

Nurkin and Hu in The Hill on countering Chinese influence in multinational organizations

By Atlantic Council

On October 9, The Hill published an opinion piece from Forward Defense Non-Resident Senior Fellows Tate Nurkin and Evanna Hu discussing the need to counter Chinese influence in multilateral institutions. In this piece, they discuss how China has weaponized its role in international bodies like the United Nations and the International Technology Union to advance its foreign […]

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Oct 8, 2020

Charai in the National Interest: Why the coronavirus can’t kill the American spirit

By Atlantic Council

Though the world is currently mired in crisis, facing challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic and its associated impacts, the United States remains an essential global leader and the only country able to organize to meet the danger of rising authoritarian powers. Confronted with these immense challenges, Atlantic Council Board Director Ahmed Charai argues, the United States will still prevail along with its values. Read Charai's latest in the National Interest on the resilience of the American spirit.

Coronavirus Politics & Diplomacy

Blog Post

Oct 8, 2020

Battle Force 2045 raises important questions

By Harlan Ullman

The United States needs very capable, professional, and ready military forces that are not only equipped with the most effective and modern systems but that can be sustained given resource realities for the long term.

Defense Policy Maritime Security

In the News

Oct 8, 2020

Slavin quoted in Financial Times on US Treasury action agains Iranian banks

Economy & Business Iran

In the News

Oct 7, 2020

Director Josh Lipsky Quoted in CNN on the Breakdown of Stimulus

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Oct 7, 2020

The 5×5—Cybersecurity and the 117th Congress

By Simon Handler

Approximately eighty congressional committees and subcommittees claim jurisdiction over at least some dimension of cybersecurity policy. As the agenda for the coming years is only getting more crowded, Congress must improve its agility in order to pass meaningful cybersecurity legislation effectively.

Cybersecurity Disinformation

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Oct 6, 2020

Ashford’s Power Problems podcast: China, India, and sovereignty in the Himalayas

By Atlantic Council

On the October 6 Power Problems podcast, Emma talks with MIT’s Taylor Fravel about ongoing China-India tensions and what China wants from the world. More about our expert

National Security Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 6, 2020

Director Josh Lipsky Quoted in USA Today on the Failed Stimulus

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business United States and Canada

Elections 2020

Oct 6, 2020

Five big questions as America votes: The geopolitical impacts of technology

By GeoTech Center

Rapid developments in technology impact social, political, and economic issues both locally and globally. As the US presidential election nears, it is critical for Americans to consider the ways technology can both provide solutions and create challenges in the future.

Elections Internet

In the News

Oct 5, 2020

Ashford in World Council of Philadelphia webinar: The future of US foreign policy

By Atlantic Council

Emma and Nicole Bibbins Sedaca discuss a variety of foreign policy issues and the starkly different platforms of Biden vs Trump as the 2020 elections grow near. More about our expert

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

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