Category: Timely Commentary & Analysis

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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.

Timely Commentary & Analysis

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

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Aug 12, 2026

Braw in Al Jazeera on Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian port infrastructure

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 12, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by Al Jazeera to discuss Ukrainian naval drone attacks on the Russian port city of Novorossiysk.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Aug 7, 2026

Braw in New York Times on disrupting Russian sea routes to Crimea

By Elisabeth Braw

On July 15, Elisabeth Braw was quoted in a New York Times article on the small Russian vessels bringing supplies to Crimea and their likely contents.

Europe & Eurasia Russia

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Aug 7, 2026

Braw in Politico on Kyiv’s drone triumphs

By Elisabeth Braw

On July 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in Politico about the importance of rightsizing the role of drones in a nation’s defense capabilities.

Europe & Eurasia Russia

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Aug 6, 2026

Braw in TRT World Now on Iran, Oman agreement on Strait of Hormuz

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 6, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by TRT World Now to discuss the reported agreement of a shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman, and the implications for negotiations with the US.

Iran Middle East

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Aug 6, 2026

Braw in DW News on the Iran-Oman deal for the Strait of Hormuz

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 6, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by DW News to discuss the potential Iran-Oman deal for how ships enter the Strait of Hormuz and implications of the agreement for ongoing US-Iran negotiations.

Iran Middle East

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Aug 4, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on the risks of seabed mining

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 4, Elisabeth Braw published a piece in Foreign Policy on seabed mining as a threat to both ecology and the international order.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

Testimony

Aug 4, 2026

Daniel B. Shapiro testifies to House Foreign Affairs Committee on wartime prospects for regional integration

By Daniel B. Shapiro

Shapiro testified to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa at a hearing titled, “Building a New Regional Security Architecture: The Next Phase of the Abraham Accords."

Israel Middle East

Podcast

Aug 4, 2026

So what’s the strategy for Estonia navigating a changing security environment?

By the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Host Matthew Kroenig is joined by Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss how Estonia is confronting a changing security environment. Located on NATO’s eastern flank, Estonia plays a critical role in helping the alliance deter and defend against adversaries, including Russia.

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