Category: Timely Commentary & Analysis

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May 22, 2026

What did the Trump-Xi summit actually achieve?

By the GeoEconomics Center

After months of anticipation, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping finally met in Beijing. But beyond a few concrete announcements—including a Chinese pledge to buy two hundred Boeing jets—the summit raised more questions than it answered. Together with Melanie Hart, senior director of the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub, Josh and Jessie unpack what actually came out of the meeting: from purchase commitments and assurances around critical minerals to Trump’s controversial comments on Taiwan.

Testimony

May 21, 2026

Carole House testifies to House Financial Services Committee on modernizing illicit finance frameworks for the twenty-first century

By Carole House

Carole House testified to the House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions at a hearing titled, “Modernizing the BSA for Financial Crime in the 21st Century."

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 18, 2026

Braw in US Senator Rand Paul press release

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 18, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in a press release by US Senator Rand Paul discussing the REPO Implementation Act of 2025.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 18, 2026

Braw in Prospect on what constitutes an act of war

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 18, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was published in Prospect in an article about what constitutes an act of war, and the ongoing trial of the owner of the Nord Stream pipeline and its insurers.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 18, 2026

Braw testifies in front of the National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 18, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw testified in front of the National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) on undersea cables.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 18, 2026

Braw in The Times on the role of business in national security

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 18, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in The Times on how in matters of national security the West needs businesses to start doing the right thing.

Europe & Eurasia National Security

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 15, 2026

Braw in Sky News on Iran threatening tariffs on undersea cables

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by Sky News on Iran threatening to place tariffs on vital undersea cables that support global connectivity.

Maritime Security Middle East

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 14, 2026

Braw in Sky News on Iran seizing ship in Strait of Hormuz

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 14, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by Sky News on Iran seizing a shipping vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

Maritime Security Middle East

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 13, 2026

Braw in TVP World on Russian drone attacks in Ukraine

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by TVP World on Russia’s continued drone strikes on Ukraine, and Ukraine’s response.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 13, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on the dual threat of pandemics and supply chain shocks

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was published in Foreign Policy in an article on preparing for the dual threat of pandemics and supply chain shocks.

Resilience & Society
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