Timely commentary and analysis

Relevance at speed is critical for the Atlantic Council. We comment on and analyze real world events as they happen–delivering always more light than heat, and focusing on what matters.

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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

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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

Podcast

Sep 10, 2026

The Biollywood Podcast: Virus 32 (2022)

By the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense​

"n 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, Associate Director for Government Relations and Policy, Robert Bradley, and Wendy Villalta, Assistant Director for Operations, discuss the 2022 foreign language film "Virus 32" and its implications for disease outbreaks, transmission, and mutation.

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Sep 8, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on Germany’s increasing recognition of Russian sabotage

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 8, Elisabeth Braw was published in Foreign Policy discussing how Germany, and other European countries, are increasingly willing to recognize Russian sabotage.

Europe Security & Defense

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Sep 5, 2026

Braw in The Sun on Germany is increasingly a target for Russian sabotage

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 5, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by The Sun to discuss how Germany is increasingly the target of Russian sabotage.

Europe Security & Defense

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Sep 2, 2026

Braw in ZDFheute on the drone incident in Leipzig

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 2, Elisabeth Braw was quoted in ZDFheute discussing the recent drone attack on Leipzig airport.

Europe Security & Defense

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Sep 2, 2026

Braw in DW News on European responses to Russian hybrid attacks

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 2, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by DW News to discuss possible European responses to Russia’s recent hybrid attacks against Europe.

Europe Security & Defense

Podcast

Sep 1, 2026

So what’s the strategy for US Nuclear Posture ?

By the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

In the season finale of So What’s the Strategy, host Matthew Kroenig is joined by Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee's Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, to discuss what the US strategy should be for ensuring nuclear preeminence.

Security & Defense

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Sep 1, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on cognitive dissonance in the Strait of Hormuz

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 1, Elisabeth Braw was published in Foreign Policy on the difference between reality on the ground and the Trump administration’s messaging.

Europe Security & Defense

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Aug 29, 2026

Braw in Daily Mail on Russia’s preparations to attack UK

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 29, Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in Daily Mail discussing potential hybrid attacks against the UK by Russia.

Europe Security & Defense

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Aug 29, 2026

Braw in The Sun on Putin’s threats to ramp up hybrid attacks on NATO

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 29, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by The Sun to discuss Putin’s plots to ramp up hybrid attacks against NATO.

Europe Security & Defense

Podcast

Aug 28, 2026

Satan’s Chariot: Mercenary Trouble in Mali

By Alia Brahimi

In Season 2, Episode 17 of the Guns for Hire podcast, host Alia Brahimi chats to Wassim Nasr, the veteran French journalist for France24 and Senior Fellow at the Soufan Center. Wassim talks us through the spectacular April 25th offensive across Mali by JNIM, an al-Qaeda affiliate that looks set to soon make a play to take over the whole country.

Africa Middle East

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Aug 28, 2026

Braw in BBC on geopolitical risks to companies from hybrid threats

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 28, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed in BBC about the geopolitical risks to companies of hybrid threats.

Europe Security & Defense

Podcast

Aug 27, 2026

The Biollywood Podcast: Doom (2005)

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 the 2005 film "Doom" – starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Karl Urban – and its implications for astrobiodefense, biosafety and biosecurity, and genetic modification.

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Aug 21, 2026

Braw in POLITICO on the effect on drone warfare on global shipping

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 21, Elisabeth Braw was published in POLITICO on the effect of drone warfare on global shipping.

Europe Security & Defense

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Aug 19, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on gray-zone warfare in Germany

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 19, Elisabeth Braw was published in Foreign Policy on gray-zone warfare targets in Germany.

Europe Security & Defense

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Aug 19, 2026

Braw in BFBS on UK drone production and Russia’s response

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 19, Elisabeth Braw was published in BFBS Forces News on Putin’s response to UK drone production.

Europe Security & Defense

Podcast

Aug 18, 2026

So what’s the strategy for democracy in 2026?

By the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Host Matthew Kroening is joined by Damon Wilson, president and CEO of the National Endowment for Democracy, to discuss the state of global democracy in 2026. Wilson explains why strong democratic allies are critical to the security of the United States.

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Aug 13, 2026

Braw in New York Times on Russia’s war against Ukrainian merchant shipping

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 13, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed in an article in the New York Times on Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian merchant shipping.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

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Aug 13, 2026

Braw in DW on drone incident at the Leipzig/Halle Airport

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 13, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by DW News to discuss the recent drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany.

Europe Security & Defense