Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Check out this piece in DefenseNews by Ellen Lord and Tyler Sweatt of Forward Defense’s Commission on Software-Defined Warfare, highlighting the urgent need for rapid adoption of cutting-edge defense software to empower the warfighter. Forward Defense’s Commission on Software-Defined Warfare considers how the US Defense Department and its allies ought to approach software-defined warfare, which consists of leveraging modern software practices and integrating them into current platforms to optimize or improve defense strategies. #ForwardDefense https://bit.ly/4gABYX4

On Dec. 2, Forbes featured Forward Defense's Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption final report in “Speeding Up Digital Acquisition Dramatically At The US Navy.” The article highlights Navy PEO Digital's efforts to streamline disruptive tech adoption. Read more: [https://bit.ly/4irCFDO] #ForwardDefense #Innovation #Acquisition

Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET, the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s Forward Defense initiative will host a hybrid fireside chat featuring former Congresswoman Jane Harman and former Ambassador Eric Edelman, the co-chairs of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy (NDS). The discussion will focus on the Commission’s key findings and recommendations, which was established by Congress to assess the 2022 NDS and identify the most pressing national security challenges facing the United States. In their conversation, Harman and Edelman will delve into the Commission’s report, which emphasizes the growing threats posed by China and Russia and the need for the United States to adopt a “Multiple Theater Force Construct.” This approach is designed to defend the homeland, deter adversaries, and, if necessary, defeat simultaneous threats across the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. With a new administration on the horizon, the Commission’s insights are crucial in shaping the future of US defense policy and the next National Defense Strategy. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from two of the leading figures in defense policy as they share their perspectives on the future of US defense in an increasingly complex global environment. Register here: https://bit.ly/3BiHnmI #ForwardDefense #DefenseStrategy #NDS #ScowcroftCenter

Don’t miss a #ForwardDefense Captains of Industry event on “Putting AI to work for national security” on Thursday, November 14, at 4:00 PM ET as we explore how AI is transforming the business of defense. This event features @Sean Moriarty, CEO of @Primer.ai, @Mihai Filip, CEO of @Oves Enterprise, and @Caitlin Dohrman, CEO of @Tangram Flex, with keynote remarks by @Justin Fanelli, Acting CTO of the US Department of the Navy, and moderated by @Mikhail Grinberg of @Renaissance Strategic Partners. This event will examine how AI is revolutionizing the development and acquisition of defense solutions, offering new opportunities for innovation and efficiency. It will also address the challenges, opportunities, and strategic shifts in the defense industry as AI reshapes the approach to national security. Register now to attend in person or virtually and hear more about this timely topic: https://bit.ly/3UET9OL.

LAST CHANCE: Tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. ET, join us for a virtual #ACFrontPage conversation with Congressman Mike Turner, moderated by Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe and sponsored by RBC Capital Markets, on how a potential second Trump presidency and Republican Congress might regard the United States’ role in great-power competition. Register now! https://bit.ly/3YjQ1Zr

Register now! | On October 30 at 2:00 p.m. ET, Congressman Mike Turner, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, will join a virtual #ACFrontPage to discuss the foreign policy challenges facing the next president and what lies ahead for the 119th Congress. Register at the link to hear his expectations for the coming years: https://bit.ly/3YjQ1Zr

We are excited to announce a virtual conversation with Congressman Michael Waltz on Monday, October 28 at 11 AM ET titled “Elections 2024: Rep. Waltz on leadership and the future of US foreign policy.” This Atlantic Council event is part of the Atlantic Council’s election-year event series, “Elections 2024: America’s Role in the World,” and supported by RBC Capital Markets, LLC.  After brief remarks from Frederick Kempe, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Atlantic Council, and Helima Croft, Managing Director and Global Head of Commodity Strategy RBC Capital Markets, Matthew Kroenig, Vice President and Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center will moderate the fireside chat with Michael Waltz to explore his view on the future of Republican foreign policy and the valuable lessons shared in his new book, Hard Truths: Think and Lead Like a Green Beret. In his book, Waltz explains how his service as a Special Forces officer has shaped his approach to public leadership. As we approach the 2024 election, this discussion will shed light on the strategic mindset necessary to navigate today’s complex geopolitical challenges. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJZCZ8wq

Join the Scowcroft Center on Wednesday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a virtual #ACFrontPage conversation featuring Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH-10), chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. After the event is opened by Atlantic Council Board Director and RBC Capital Markets Head of Global Commodity Strategy and MENA Research Helima Croft, Turner will outline the global challenges facing the next president and Congress. This special edition of #ACFrontPage is part of the Atlantic Council’s election-year event series, “Elections 2024: America’s Role in the World,” and supported by RBC Capital Markets. Since World War II, the United States has played a leading role on the world stage. Now, the United States confronts major challenges across the globe—from competition with an increasingly aggressive China and revisionist Russia, to widening conflict in the Middle East, to worldwide economic turbulence and uncertainty around energy sources and global trade. In this pivotal period, it is vital that the next commander-in-chief has a clear, long-term strategy for national security and prosperity. Ahead of the 2024 election, the chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence will join the Atlantic Council to discuss how a potential second Trump presidency and Republican Congress might address critical global issues, including the United States’ role in the great-power competition and steps to achieving a stable and prosperous global economy. This edition of #ACFrontPage will be livestreamed on Atlantic Council TV, YouTube, Facebook, and X. Register here to attend: https://bit.ly/3YjQ1Zr

We are excited to announce our latest publication! Scowcroft Strategy Initiative Senior Fellow Peter Engelke and Global China Hub Program Assistant Samantha Wong released their Strategic Memo on US-China strategic tech competition in the Global South. They detail the background, stakes, and layout critical questions for policy-makers to address when creating a tech strategy for the future. Read the memo here: https://lnkd.in/gPPWbbzt

We are honored to announce our next #ACFrontPage event, “Elections 2024: Congressman Mike Turner on geopolitics and the next US president,” on Wednesday, October 30, at 2:00 PM ET at the Sofitel. Since World War II, the United States has played a leading role on the world stage. Now, the United States confronts major challenges across the globe—from competition with an increasingly aggressive China and revisionist Russia, to widening conflict in the Middle East, to worldwide economic turbulence and uncertainty around energy sources and global trade. In this pivotal period, it is vital that the next commander-in-chief has a clear, long-term strategy for national security and prosperity. Ahead of the 2024 election, the chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence will join the Atlantic Council to discuss how a potential second Trump presidency and Republican Congress might address critical global issues. Following brief remarks from Helima Croft, managing director and global head of commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets, Turner will engage in a conversation with Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe about the United States’ role in great-power competition and steps to achieving a stable and prosperous global economy. This event is part of the Atlantic Council’s election-year event series, “Elections 2024: America’s Role in the World,” and supported by RBC Capital Markets. Register here to attend in person at the Sofitel (806 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005) or virtually and hear more about these timely issues from Congressman Turner: https://bit.ly/48eXwWi