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Dispatches

Oct 26, 2026

The new EU Arctic strategy shows ambition—but also anxiety

By Kathleen Larkin, Jason C. Moyer

While the United States is only referenced seven times in the document, elements of the strategy read as a response to Trump administration initiatives.

European Union Maritime Security

Dispatches

Oct 23, 2026

North Korea may be the biggest winner of Russia’s war in Ukraine

By Rick Hoehne

Pyongyang is gaining combat experience, technology, and money by supporting Russia's invasion, raising security risks for the Indo-Pacific.

Indo-Pacific Korea

Dispatches

Oct 16, 2026

What Ukraine’s Starlink disruptions reveal about the tradeoffs involved in military commercial dependencies

By Joshua VerGow

Militaries need to understand the consequences of losing access to capabilities that have become essential to mission execution.

Defense Technologies Russia

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Oct 16, 2026

Braw on Bloomberg Television on Trump not ruling out ‘mother of all bombs’ on Iran

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 16, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed on Bloomberg Television to discuss Trump weighing the use of the ‘mother of all bombs’ in future Iran air strikes.

Middle East Security & Defense

Issue Brief

Oct 15, 2026

Toplines: Twenty-five years after anthrax, the US still is not prepared for a biological attack

By Robert Bradley, John T. O’Brien

The anthrax events of 2001 transpired twenty-five years ago. The US still needs better preparation against biological attacks.

National Security

Dispatches

Oct 14, 2026

Dispatch from Moldova: How to restore NATO’s deterrence against Russia’s escalating drone attacks

By Ian Brzezinski

Restoring deterrence will require a course correction in the West’s approach to Russia's escalating drone attacks.

Eastern Europe Moldova

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Oct 11, 2026

Braw in GBNews on Trump’s diesel deal with Russia

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 11, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed on GBNews to discuss US President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Europe Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Oct 11, 2026

Braw in New York Post on her new book, “Undersea War”

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 11, Elisabeth Braw was featured in the New York Post in an article discussing her newly released book, “Undersea War.”

Europe Maritime Security

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Oct 10, 2026

Braw in DW News on her new book, “Undersea War”

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 10, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by DW News on her newly released book, “Undersea War.”

Europe Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Oct 9, 2026

Braw in The Times on her new book, ‘The Undersea War’

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 9, Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in The Times in a book review of her recently released book, ‘The Undersea War.’

Europe Security & Defense

Issue Brief

Oct 9, 2026

Enabling NATO’s technological transformation

By David Julazadeh

NATO faces persistent challenges in translating technological potential into operational capability. Recent analysis of NATO innovation efforts suggests that the limiting factor is often the ability of organizations and operators to adopt, experiment with, and implement new capabilities effectively.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

Dispatches

Oct 6, 2026

Five things to know about the death at Russia’s anti-plague laboratory

By John T. O’Brien and Isobel Sowells

In light of Russia’s record on biological weapons and lab accidents, the death of an anti-plague researcher raises questions to consider.

Non-Traditional Threats Resilience & Society

Dispatches

Oct 2, 2026

It’s not just misuse: AI-enabled biological research also runs the risk of accidents

By Isobel Sowells and John “J.T.” O’Brien

Accidental releases are already a serious vulnerability at a time when AI is accelerating biological research.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Oct 2, 2026

Braw in POLITICO on Russia’s gray-zone war with Europe

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 2, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed on POLITICO’s Brussels Playbook Podcast on how Europe should respond to Russian sabotage, arson, cyberattacks, and attacks on critical infrastructure.

Europe Security & Defense

Dispatches

Oct 1, 2026

Ports, power, and presence: How to defend Batanes from China

By Alvin Camba, Kevin M. Wheeler

Manila and Washington should be proactive in preventing Chinese coercion or encroachment in the Philippines’ northern-most province.

China East Asia

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Oct 1, 2026

Braw in Financial Times on Australia’s banks planning for cable blackouts

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 1, Elisabeth Braw was published in Financial Times on how Australia is preparing its financial system for undersea warfare.

Indo-Pacific Maritime Security

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 29, 2026

Braw in POLITICO on the cost of Russia’s hybrid war on European businesses

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 29, Elisabeth Braw was published in POLITICO on the financial costs of Russia’s gray-zone aggression.

Europe Security & Defense

Dispatches

Sep 28, 2026

For better or for worse, NATO’s future could define Trump’s foreign policy legacy

By AM Sir Christopher Harper and Hans Binnendijk

The Pentagon’s review of US force posture in Europe have high stakes for the United States and the president himself.

Europe NATO

Atlantic Council Strategy Paper Series

Sep 28, 2026

Technology and the Global South: A US strategy for competitiveness

By Conrad Tucker, Peter Engelke

The United States and China are engaged in a strategic competition for scientific and technological leadership. To prevail, the United States must strengthen its tech-centric engagement with countries across the Global South.

Africa Artificial Intelligence

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 28, 2026

Braw in Sky News on the safety of UK air bases

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 28, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by Sky News to discuss the Fairford Plot, and the safety of UK air bases.

Europe Security & Defense
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