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Feb 1, 2025

Tannebaum quoted in Newsweek on DOGE’s access to Treasury payment systems

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Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 1, 2025

Lipsky quoted by Reuters on how China, Mexico, and Canada might retaliate against Trump’s tariff plans

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China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2025

Abolishing FEMA would hurt all Americans—particularly Trump voters

By Thomas S. Warrick

Instead of abolishing the agency, US President Donald Trump should support fixing its problems, making it more efficient, and changing its focus to include strategic resilience.

Politics & Diplomacy Resilience

In the News

Jan 31, 2025

Punaro on Fox Business on the DC plane crash and Tulsi Gabbard

By Atlantic Council

On January 31st, Arnold Punaro, non-resident senior fellow at Forward Defense, was featured on Fox Business to discuss the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the DC plane crash and Tulsi Gabbard’s Senate confirmation hearing.

Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jan 30, 2025

Tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hurt Trump’s quest for US energy dominance

By David L. Goldwyn, Joseph Webster

A trade war against Canada and Mexico could affect US energy prices and have significant geopolitical ramifications.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jan 30, 2025

Dollar Dominance Monitor cited in Reuters on BRICS dedollarization efforts and Trump’s tariff threats

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Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

In the News

Jan 30, 2025

Donovan, Tannebaum, and Fishman quoted in the Washington Post on US economic coercion and the impact on the dollar

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Colombia Economic Sanctions

In the News

Jan 30, 2025

Punaro mentioned in 1945 on the US all-volunteer force

By Atlantic Council

On January 30th, Arnold Punaro, non-resident senior fellow at Forward Defense, was mentioned in a 1945 article on the US all-volunteer force.

Defense Policy Security & Defense

Econographics

Jan 30, 2025

US economic outlook 2025: It’s the productivity, stupid!

By Hung Tran

The range of forecasts for US economic growth in 2025 is unusually wide. Productivity is going to be a major reason for slow or strong growth prospects.

Economy & Business Macroeconomics

Inflection Points Today

Jan 30, 2025

DeepSeek poses a Manhattan Project–sized challenge for Trump

By Frederick Kempe

Reports of an artificial intelligence breakthrough by a Chinese company should be a wake-up call for the United States.

Artificial Intelligence China

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