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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

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 26, 2026

Braw in The Spectator on the West’s readiness for an undersea war

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 26, Elisabeth Braw was published in The Spectator in an article discussing the West’s preparedness for an undersea war.

Europe Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 24, 2026

Braw in Sky News on a National Resilience Corps for the UK

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 24, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed on Sky News to discuss the possibility of forming a national resilience corps for the UK.

Europe Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 24, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on the Far Right’s Threat to the Laws of the Sea

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 24, Elisabeth Braw was published in Foreign Policy in an article on how the far right wants to abandon stranded seafarers.

Europe Maritime Security

Report

Sep 23, 2026

Building a multilateral cognitive warfare defense network: A collaborative framework for the United States, Japan, and Taiwan

By Yu-Hao “Vinson” Shen

Beijing is pressuring Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines not only with ships and aircraft but also in the cognitive domain—which no multilateral mechanism defends. This report explores what it would take to build a coordinated multilateral defense network to combat this threat across the first island chain.

Artificial Intelligence China

Dispatches

Sep 23, 2026

Three things to know about Trump’s Greenland deal

By Connor McPartland

The agreement signed on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly makes several important changes to the status quo.

Europe & Eurasia Greenland

Dispatches

Sep 23, 2026

America is not ready for the drone threat

By Bilal Saab

Counter-drone technology is not enough to address the threat to US critical infrastructure.

Drones Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 17, 2026

Braw in BFBS on the importance of undersea cables

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 17, Elisabeth Braw was quoted in BFBS in an article on the growing threat to the global maritime order.

Europe Security & Defense

Dispatches

Sep 16, 2026

What von der Leyen and Carney are up to with Canada’s ‘associate’ EU membership

By Jörn Fleck and Imran Bayoumi

In her state of the union address, the European Commission president proposed Ottawa join the European Union, but not as a full member.

European Union Politics & Diplomacy

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 15, 2026

Braw in Wall Street Journal on Irish security

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 15, Elisabeth Braw was quoted in the Wall Street Journal in an article on Russia’s shadow fleet using Irish waters to bypass NATO security.

Europe Security & Defense

Dispatches

Sep 14, 2026

Beyond the Reaper: Rethinking the future of multirole drones

By Moss Gillespie

The US Air Force should consider spreading the multirole model across networks of smaller, cheaper drones.

Defense Technologies Middle East

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 14, 2026

Braw in BFBS on the Russian activity in Svalbard

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 14, Elisabeth Braw was quoted in BFBS on the strategic importance of Svalbard, and Russia’s increasing action near the archipelago.

Europe Security & Defense
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