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Apr 17, 2026

Four scenarios for geopolitics after the Iran war

By Jeffrey Cimmino, Barry Pavel

Policymakers should consider four potential outcomes for the Iran war and how they would impact US-China competition.

Conflict Defense Policy

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Apr 14, 2026

US blockade of Iran ports threatens already crippled oil supply

By Elisabeth Braw

On April 14, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in France24 in an article describing how Washington’s decision to blockade Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is sending tremors through global energy markets, raising fears of a fresh oil shock by threatening supplies to Asia.

Middle East Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Apr 14, 2026

Braw in The Moscow Times on Russia’s Shadow fleet

By Elisabeth Braw

On April 14, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in The Moscow Times in an article describing Russia’s shadow fleet.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Apr 13, 2026

Blockade Threat Is Trump’s ‘Hail Mary’: Atlantic Council

By Elisabeth Braw

On April 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in a Bloomberg interview discussing the latest on the Middle East conflict as talks between the US and Iran collapsed and President Trump threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

Middle East Security & Defense

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Apr 9, 2026

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Timely Commentary & Analysis

Apr 9, 2026

While the military might be ready, is Britain as a whole prepared for a war?

By Elisabeth Braw

On April 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in Forces News in an article discussing whether Britain is prepared for war.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Apr 9, 2026

The secret cargo Putin’s warship was trying to protect in Channel dash

By Elisabeth Braw

On April 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in The i Paper in an article describing how despite the UK threatening to seize shadow fleet vessels that help fund Russia’s war with Ukraine, the Universal sailed past the English coast.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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Apr 8, 2026

What’s behind Tehran’s tollbooth?

By the GeoEconomics Center

Last month, Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. Now, reports are emerging that it is charging some tankers massive fees to transit. But how exactly does Tehran's "tollbooth" operate?

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Apr 6, 2026

TEST – Accordion block

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Mar 27, 2026

Seafarers trapped in the Gulf are suffering — it’s time we paid attention

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was published in Politico with an article describing how shipping crews in the Gulf are left to face the consequences.

Crisis Management Middle East