Adam Twardowski

On March 14, Brookings Senior Fellow Michael O’Hanlon spoke with Undersecretary of the United States Army Ryan McCarthy about the Army’s budget request, its operational outlook, and the role it will play in future defense strategy.

How does the army prepare for a new era of geopolitics?

Adam Twardowski

Friday, March 22, 2019

Undated handout picture of U.S., Taliban and Qatar officials during a meeting for peace talks in Doha, Qatar. Qatari Foreign Ministry/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. - RC1623E5FFE0

Amid peace talks, what’s next for Afghanistan?

Adam Twardowski

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General David Goldfein talks to journalists at the Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford, Britain July 8, 2016. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls - S1AETOKYIXAA

General David Goldfein on building the Air Force of the future

Adam Twardowski

Friday, February 22, 2019

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station during the presidential election in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 30, 2018. REUTERS/Olivia Acland - RC190B6199F0

What did elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo mean? Experts discuss

Adam Twardowski

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities James Anderson at Brookings.

Highlights from a recent discussion on the Missile Defense Review

Adam Twardowski

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

190128-N-BB269-0048 WASHINGTON (Jan. 28, 2019) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson delivers remarks during a discussion held at the Brookings Institution. Richardson discussed the U.S. NavyÕs recently released document, ÒA Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority, Version 2.0Ó and answered questions from the audience. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)

The chief of naval operations talks technology, China, and more

Adam Twardowski

Monday, February 4, 2019

An employee with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checks the documents of a traveler at Reagan National Airport in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts - RC1299538A70

During a government shutdown, we’re not paying our protectors

Adam Twardowski and Michael E. O’Hanlon

Monday, January 28, 2019

A soldier salutes during ceremonies on Veteran's Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., November 11, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts - RC1EAE159A00

What does survey data about service members and veterans tell us? Experts discuss

Adam Twardowski

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

A voter casts their ballot during the presidential election at a polling centre in Analakely, Antananarivo, Madagascar November 7, 2018. REUTERS/Malin Palm - RC15F4D62800

Experts discuss power transitions in Africa

Adam Twardowski

Friday, December 7, 2018

Newly-elected freshman U.S. House members depart the steps of the U.S. Capitol after holding a class photo in Washington, U.S. November 15, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst - S1BEUMZTJDAB

How will the new Congress approach the defense budget?

Adam Twardowski

Wednesday, November 28, 2018