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Elections 2020

Oct 30, 2020

Either way, this election is a major turning point for our climate future

As the nation braces for the presidential election next week, there’s arguably no issue beyond the COVID-19 crisis for which the stakes are higher than climate change policy.

Climate Change & Climate Action Elections

In the News

Oct 30, 2020

Borghard in Lawfare: Cyber Command’s role in election defense: Important, but not a panacea

By Atlantic Council

Erica argues that, while Cyber Command plays a role in election defense, the primary authorities and responsibilities lie with other actors, and that the focus should be on defense. More about our expert

Cybersecurity Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Oct 29, 2020

Five big questions as America votes: China

By Asia Security Initiative

As China adopts a more assertive diplomatic, economic, and military footing in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, the United States has been accelerating efforts to coordinate a global response to China’s rise.

China Coronavirus

In the News

Oct 29, 2020

Manning in Foreign Policy: The US finally has a Sputnik moment with China

By Atlantic Council

China Digital Policy

In the News

Oct 29, 2020

Brooks mentioned in Forbes on CISA-commissioned graphic novel to combat election disinformation

By Atlantic Council

On October 28, Forward Defense non-resident senior fellow Max Brooks was mentioned in a Forbes article on Real Fake, an online graphic novel commissioned by the US Cyber Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) to combat election disinformation.

Cybersecurity Disinformation

In the News

Oct 29, 2020

Rodriguez hosts discussion for America’s Future Series

By Atlantic Council

On October 26, Forward Defense senior advisor Stephen Rodriguez hosted a panel discussion titled “Trusted Capital/Defense Industry Investing” during Join Military Pitch Day for America’s Future Series.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 29, 2020

Kroenig quoted in SVT Nyheter on Swedish security policy

By Atlantic Council

On October 25, Matthew Kroenig was quoted in an SVT Nyheter article titled “The expert: This is how Swedish security policy will be affected by the future president of the United States.” Kroenig explained the differences between the potential Trump and Biden administration transatlantic policies that would begin in 2021.

Defense Policy Northern Europe

In the News

Oct 29, 2020

August Cole featured in video series from The Krulak Center

By Atlantic Council

On October 24, Forward Defense non-resident senior fellow August Cole was featured in Episode 20 of The Krulak Center’s #BruteCast Video Series, “Useful Fiction and Future War.”

Defense Technologies National Security

In the News

Oct 29, 2020

Nurkin for IScann Group on disinformation campaigns

By Atlantic Council

On October 21, IScann Group released a white paper titled “Manipulated: The Challenge of Disinformation Campaigns in the Age of Synthetic Media,” written by Forward Defense non-resident senior fellow Tate Nurkin.

Disinformation Internet

New Atlanticist

Oct 29, 2020

The 5×5—Trick or threat? The ghouls and goblins behind this year’s cyber incidents

By Simon Handler

This year has witnessed its fair share of unnerving cyber incidents from a range of spooky characters. But 2020 is not over yet. What further ghouls and goblins might lurk? Cyber Statecraft Initiative experts go 5×5 to discuss spine-chilling cyber incidents this Halloween.

Cybersecurity Disinformation

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