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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.

Podcast

Jul 21, 2026

So what’s the strategy for Germany?

By the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Host Matthew Kroenig is joined by Oliver Linz, director of policy planning at the German Federal Foreign Office to discuss Germany’s strategy as a middle power to address geopolitical change and turmoil in the 21st century.

Podcast

Jul 17, 2026

What’s old and new in the US economy at 250?

By the GeoEconomics Center

Just as the US celebrates its 250th birthday, some age-old economic debates are back in the spotlight: industrial policy, tariffs, and protectionism. Instead of a break from the past, are we witnessing the return to a more interventionist economic tradition? Rana Foroohar, global business columnist and associate editor at the Financial Times, joins Josh and Jessie for a tour de force through US economic history, from Hamilton to Reagan to Trump II.

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

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

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 27, 2026

Braw in POLITICO on public-private partnerships to defend against hybrid attacks

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in POLITICO on how governments could benefit from further collaboration with the private sector to prevent hybrid attacks.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Inflection Points

Jun 26, 2026

Secretary General Mark Rutte on Trump, Europe, and the future of NATO

By Frederick Kempe

Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe sits down with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Washington.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Event Recap

Jun 26, 2026

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: Expect deals in Ankara, plus a sharp message to Moscow

By Katherine Golden

Rutte spoke at an Atlantic Council Front Page event, arguing that the Ankara summit could wind up “even more important” than last year’s in The Hague.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 21, 2026

Braw in The Sunday Post on ‘phoney’ conflict with Russia

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 21, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in an article by The Sunday Post discussing whether NATO is already at war with Russia.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense
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