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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

Podcast

May 8, 2026

So what’s the strategy for China?

By the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Host Matthew Kroenig is joined by Kurt Campbell, chairman and co-founder of The Asia Group, to discuss former President Joe Biden’s strategy toward China, the Trump administration's strategic approach to Beijing, and Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Campbell most recently served as the 22nd US deputy secretary of state. Previously, as assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, he was widely credited as the architect of the US “pivot to Asia.”

China Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 7, 2026

Braw in The Economist on civil defense and societal resilience

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in The Economist’s The Weekend Intelligence Podcast in an episode examining Britain’s lack of civil defense.

Europe & Eurasia Resilience & Society

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 7, 2026

Braw in The Guardian on Royal Navy tracking Russian ships

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in The Guardian in an article discussing the Royal Navy tracking Russian frigates off the British coast.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

Podcast

May 5, 2026

Are we headed toward a US-China trade showdown?

By the GeoEconomics Center

With US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing less than two weeks away, Josh and Jessie sit down with the Wall Street Journal’s chief China correspondent, Lingling Wei, to break down what issues will shape the agenda: from the Iran war to Washington’s push for “rules of origin,” which could fundamentally reshape trade relations. They also dig into the backroom drama of past high-level visits, including shouting matches and fistfights.

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 5, 2026

Braw in Future Center on maritime tolls and global shipping

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 5, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was published in Future Center in an article examining how maritime tolls in strategic chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz could reshape global shipping and trade.

Middle East Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 4, 2026

Braw in Timbro on Security in the Baltic Sea

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was published in Timbro in an article analyzing security dynamics in the Baltic Sea region and arguing that regional states must take greater responsibility for maritime security.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 4, 2026

Braw in Fokus on U.S. reliability and Sweden’s defense industry

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was published in Fokus in an article discussing how uncertainty surrounding U.S. security commitments could strengthen Sweden’s defense industry and alter Europe’s defense landscape.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 3, 2026

Braw in SVT on Sweden’s boarding of a suspicious vessel near Trelleborg

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in SVT in coverage of Swedish authorities boarding a vessel near Trelleborg suspected of involvement in Russia’s shadow fleet operations.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Podcast

May 1, 2026

The IEA’s Fatih Birol on ‘the greatest energy security threat in history’

By The Atlantic Council

The war in Iran continues with no clear end in sight, fueling economic turbulence and concerns of a global energy crisis. International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol spoke at an AC Front Page event on April 13th, and argued the conflict is the greatest energy security threat in history. He warned that oil prices will soon “converge” with the on-the-ground reality, knocking the global economy further into disarray.

Economy & Business European Union
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