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Event Recap

Apr 9, 2026

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau: The old chapter on US foreign policy is ‘coming to a close’

By Katherine Golden

At an Atlantic Council event, Landau talked about the Department of State’s approach to commercial diplomacy and its role in US foreign policy.

Freedom and Prosperity Politics & Diplomacy

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Apr 9, 2026

Braw in Forces News on Britain’s war readiness

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

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Apr 9, 2026

Braw in The i Paper on Russian shadow fleet evasion off UK coast

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

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

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Apr 8, 2026

Braw in Visegrad Insight on Europe one year after “Liberation Day” and the future of global order

By Elisabeth Braw

On April 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed in Visegrad Insight in a discussion reflecting on one year after “Liberation Day,” examining how shifting U.S. trade and security policies are reshaping globalization, testing transatlantic ties, and pushing Europe to adapt to a more fragmented and competitive international order.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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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

Braw in Politico on gulf shipping crews left to face the consequences

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

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Mar 23, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on seafarers trapped in the Persian Gulf

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 23, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was published in Foreign Policy in an article describing how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has stranded thousands of seafarers and disrupted global shipping amid escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel.

Crisis Management Middle East

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Mar 23, 2026

Braw in Future Center on the hidden risks facing the Strait of Hormuz

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 23, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was published in Future Center in an article examining how conflict in the Strait of Hormuz threatens not only global energy flows but also the undersea cables that underpin international communications and digital connectivity.

Middle East Security & Defense

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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.

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