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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

Event Recap

Apr 8, 2026

Ajay Banga on responding to this economic crisis: ‘Focus on policies’ that ‘create jobs’

By Katherine Golden

At an AC Front Page event, Banga cautioned countries to "be careful" not to “put your country into an even bigger problem downstream" while responding to the Iran war.

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

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Apr 7, 2026

The World Bank Group’s Ajay Banga: Expect higher inflation, lower growth from this global crisis

By Atlantic Council

Banga dropped by Atlantic Council headquarters for his curtain-raiser speech before the 2026 IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, where he talked about his jobs agenda and the fast-changing global economy.

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

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

Event Recap

Mar 6, 2026

Inside Trump’s long-term economic strategy, with EXIM Bank’s John Jovanovic

By Katherine Golden

At an Atlantic Council Front Page event, Jovanovic talked about the supply chains he is working to reshape, from critical minerals to energy.

Trade and tariffs United States and Canada

Event Recap

Feb 12, 2026

‘Don’t allow deception to become reality’ on Taiwan, says Congressman John Moolenaar

By Katherine Golden

Moolenaar made the case for the United States to "push back" against the Chinese Communist Party's "false narratives" whenever they appear.

China Crisis Management

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Dec 30, 2025

Braw in Foreign Policy on Trump’s Second Administration and its impacts on global business

On December 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was published in Foreign Policy in an article describing how Donald Trump’s foreign policy is received by the global business community.

Security & Defense United States and Canada

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Dec 10, 2025

Inside the Trump trade strategy with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

By Atlantic Council

Greer joined the Atlantic Council to discuss the US approach to trade and tariffs in the next year.

China Mexico

EnergySource

Aug 14, 2025

US military readiness in the Pacific requires strengthening Guam’s power grid

By Emma Sampson

Guam’s energy system, already under strain, faces new operational demands. To ensure mission readiness, the Department of Defense must fortify Guam’s energy infrastructure against cyber, natural, and kinetic threats.

Energy & Environment English

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Aug 8, 2025

Auerswald in Stanford University Press on legislators, armed forces, and democratic accountability

By David Auerswald

In September, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Dr. David Auerswald’s co-authored book, Overseen or Overlooked? Legislators, Armed Forces, and Democratic Accountability was published by Stanford University Press. This book aims to understand the similarities and differences among the world’s democracies regarding the role of legislatures in democratic civil-military relations.

Europe & Eurasia National Security