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Dispatches

Aug 6, 2026

The US Navy’s decision to reclassify 19 Virginia-class submarines is a breakthrough. Here’s why.

By Joshua VerGow and Abigail Rudolph

The redesignation reveals that the US Navy increasingly views distributed, survivable strike capability as a central mission for its undersea fleet.

Defense Technologies Maritime Security

Podcast

Aug 4, 2026

So what’s the strategy for Estonia navigating a changing security environment?

By the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Host Matthew Kroenig is joined by Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss how Estonia is confronting a changing security environment. Located on NATO’s eastern flank, Estonia plays a critical role in helping the alliance deter and defend against adversaries, including Russia.

Issue Brief

Jul 31, 2026

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is a heavy blow to the deteriorating maritime order

By Elisabeth Braw

Iran’s use of a maritime chokepoint as a geopolitical tool—implemented in response to a war that violates the United Nations Charter—and the United States’ inconsistent response dramatically undermine the global maritime order and open the door for further such closures.

Economy & Business Geopolitics & Energy Security

Podcast

Jul 30, 2026

The Biollywood Podcast: NCIS: Origins S02E10 – “Lean on Me” (2026)

By the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense​

In this episode of The Biollywood Podcast, the Director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at the Atlantic Council, Asha M. George, Associate Director for Research, J.T. O'Brien, and Associate Director for Government Relations and Policy, Robert Bradley, discuss Season 2, Episode 10 of NCIS: Origins, "Lean on Me" and its implications for national biodefense.

In the News

Jul 27, 2026

Guenov quoted in The Washington Examiner on the costs of war

By Atlantic Council

On July 24, Scowcroft Center acting senior director and senior fellow Tressa Guenov was quoted in The Washington Examiner on the costs of war, arguing that that wars almost always cost more than expected, with expenses extending beyond immediate combat to include long-term impacts on readiness, force posture, and veterans' care.

Security & Defense United States

Fast Thinking

Jul 22, 2026

What to know about the new US-Saudi nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

The reported deal with Riyadh would send US nuclear technology, material, and equipment to the kingdom—raising the issue of nonproliferation.

Iran Nuclear Energy

Dispatches

Jul 22, 2026

Experts react: Reading between the lines of the new US-Saudi nuclear agreement

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts share their insights on the reported deal, under which the US would send nuclear technology, material, and equipment to the kingdom.

Iran Nuclear Energy

In the News

Jul 13, 2026

Kroenig quoted in The Washington Post on Senator Lindsey Graham’s legacy

By Atlantic Council

On July 12, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in The Washington Post on Senator Lindsey Graham's legacy, arguing Graham's approach paid dividends in Trump's second term, with the president maintaining support for Ukraine while authorizing interventions in Iran and Venezuela that Graham championed.

Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 13, 2026

Kroenig quoted in Jiji on the NATO Summit

By Atlantic Council

On July 6, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Jiji, a Japanese news outlet, on the NATO Summit in Ankara.

NATO Security & Defense

Dispatches

Jul 12, 2026

Remembering Lindsey Graham

By Atlantic Council experts

After the longtime US senator's sudden passing, Atlantic Council experts offer their thoughts on Graham's legacy.

NATO Politics & Diplomacy

Dispatches

Jul 9, 2026

Eleven takeaways from the NATO Summit in Ankara 

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts break down the most important developments coming out of the Ankara summit.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

Fast Thinking

Jul 8, 2026

Was the NATO Summit a success?

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts break down an eventful two days in Ankara.

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 8, 2026

Kroenig interviewed on NPR on the Ankara Summit

By Atlantic Council

On July 7, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed on NPR about the importance of the Ankara Summit amidst heightened transatlantic tensions.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jul 8, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on European response to Russia’s shadow fleet

By Elisabeth Braw

On July 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in Foreign Policy discussing how European governments need to respond to Russia arming its shadow fleet.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

In the News

Jul 8, 2026

Kroenig quoted in The New York Times on US leadership in NATO

By Atlantic Council

On July 7, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in The New York Times about the importance of US leadership in NATO, even as Europe steps up.

NATO United States

Issue Brief

Jul 7, 2026

AI is the next major biodefense tech priority

By the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense

Artificial intelligence is changing how biological threats can be created, detected, and countered.

Artificial Intelligence Security & Defense

Dispatches

Jul 7, 2026

NATO can emerge from the Ankara summit stronger. Here’s how.

By Matthew Kroenig, Torrey Taussig

By taking four specific steps, allies can have a successful summit and prove the Alliance is no “paper tiger.”

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Dispatches

Jul 6, 2026

NATO’s new Arctic presence shows that European allies are stepping up

By Jason C. Moyer

The Alliance is increasingly focused on the Arctic through exercises and capacity-building, but not yet with a unified strategy.

Defense Policy NATO

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jul 6, 2026

Braw in Fox News on Russia’s use of shadow fleet to probe NATO drone defenses

By Elisabeth Braw

On July 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in Fox News in an article discussing Russia using it’s shadow fleet to probe NATO drone defenses.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jul 6, 2026

Braw in Bloomberg on the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara

By Elisabeth Braw

On July 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by Bloomberg to discuss the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense
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