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Atlantic Council press call: Saudi Aramco attacks

Wed, Sep 18, 2019

What the Abqaiq attack should teach us about critical infrastructure

The precision of the aerial attack on Abqaiq, whether it originated in Iran or outside it, shows both a willingness to target strategic critical infrastructure and a capability for extreme precision.

MENASource by Thomas S. Warrick

Crisis Management Geopolitics & Energy Security
Atlantic Council press call: Saudi Aramco attacks

Wed, Oct 17, 2018

Our critical infrastructure is more vulnerable than ever. Here’s what we can do about it.

The United States, like many of its allies, is at a tipping point. We must step up and make it more difficult for our adversaries to breach our critical infrastructure.

New Atlanticist by Michael K. Daly

Cybersecurity Infrastructure Protection
Atlantic Council press call: Saudi Aramco attacks

Tue, Jan 8, 2019

NATO’s Achilles’ heel: power grids

To mitigate the threats cyberattacks pose to power grids, both national governments and private companies need to join forces and build public-private-partnerships to address the cyber dimension of energy security.

New Atlanticist by Lukas Trakimavičius

Europe & Eurasia Infrastructure Protection

Experts

Jason Healey

Senior Fellow, Cyber Statecraft Initiative

Cybersecurity English

Cyber Statecraft Initiative

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Christopher Porter

Senior Fellow, Cyber Statecraft Initiative

Cybersecurity English

Cyber Statecraft Initiative

Content

Tue, Sep 17, 2019

Atlantic Council press call: Saudi Aramco attacks

Following the September 14 attack on two Saudi Aramco facilities, Atlantic Council experts Kirsten Fontenrose, Phillip Cornell, Ellen Wald, Jean-Francois Seznec, and Randolph Bell unpack the latest developments and offer insight into the ramifications for global energy markets, regional security, and the anticipated Aramco IPO.

Transcript by Atlantic Council

Infrastructure Protection Oil and Gas

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

Fontenrose joins NPR’s Air Talk to discuss attack on Saudi oil facility

In the News by Kirsten Fontenrose

Infrastructure Protection Oil and Gas

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

Press call: Expert analysis on the Saudi Aramco attack

Following the September 14 attack on two Saudi Aramco facilities, Atlantic Council experts Kirsten Fontenrose, Phillip Cornell, Ellen Wald, Jean-Francois Seznec, and Randolph Bell unpack the latest developments and offer insight into the ramifications for global energy markets, regional security, and the anticipated Aramco IPO. The Council regularly holds press and members calls on breaking news stories. To be invited […]

In the News by Atlantic Council

Infrastructure Protection Oil and Gas

Wed, May 15, 2019

Foreign interference in Ukraine’s election

Ukraine conducted its presidential election in accordance with democratic standards, despite clear evidence of Russian interference. The interference, however, was not extensive enough to affect the election’s outcome or the actual voting process.

Report by Ukraine Election Task Force

Cybersecurity Disinformation

Tue, Jan 8, 2019

NATO’s Achilles’ heel: power grids

To mitigate the threats cyberattacks pose to power grids, both national governments and private companies need to join forces and build public-private-partnerships to address the cyber dimension of energy security.

New Atlanticist by Lukas Trakimavičius

Europe & Eurasia Infrastructure Protection

Tue, Dec 4, 2018

The threat of AI to energy security

In the near future, this highly disruptive breed of malware will usher in a new era of threats to the energy industry, allowing hostile actors to wreak havoc on a scale hitherto unknown.

New Atlanticist by Lukas Trakimavičius

Cybersecurity Energy & Environment

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Ukrainian Election Task Force—exposing foreign interference in Ukraine’s election

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s persistent efforts to influence the domestic politics of his neighbors and countries well beyond Russia’s borders have posed enormous challenges in Europe and across the Atlantic. More than any other country, Ukraine has been the unwanted recipient of Moscow’s attention, particularly during the past five years. The Kremlin has sought to […]

Issue Brief by Ukrainian Election Task Force

Conflict Cybersecurity

Wed, Oct 17, 2018

Our critical infrastructure is more vulnerable than ever. Here’s what we can do about it.

The United States, like many of its allies, is at a tipping point. We must step up and make it more difficult for our adversaries to breach our critical infrastructure.

New Atlanticist by Michael K. Daly

Cybersecurity Infrastructure Protection

Wed, Jan 11, 2017

“Unleash us from the tether of fuel”

Mattis put his faith in the 3rd Marine Air Wing’s ability to defeat Saddam’s formations surrounding Baghdad, and accepted the risk that his force might not achieve its objectives before running out of fuel. In later testimony, Mattis reflected back on the compromising situation of the “March Up,” as well as on the cost of increased fuel demand during the counter-insurgency efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. In the future, he stated, the military must be “unleashed from the tether of fuel.” Mattis had seen the future imperative to change our sources of energy for military operations.

Defense Industrialist by Greg Douquet

Afghanistan Conflict

Tue, Oct 25, 2016

No through-ticket to Manila

Some indications from history on how Philippine “separation” from the United States might affect military planning. Back in March, as Military Times optimistically reported, the US military was planning to place “permanent logistics facilities” at five bases in the Philippines. In May, the Philippine presidential election put a quick end to that. Since then, new President Rodrigo […]

Defense Industrialist by James Hasik

China Conflict
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Events

Tue, Nov 5, 2019

The Outlook for Ukraine’s Energy Security

Razumkov Centre experts present a publication on the role of Ukraine’s energy sector in the global energy landscape. Panel discussions focus on the current state of energy in Ukraine, immediate and long-term strategies for reform and development, and Ukraine’s place in the global energy sector.

2:30pm Washington DC