Timely commentary and analysis

Relevance at speed is critical for the Atlantic Council. We comment on and analyze real world events as they happen–delivering always more light than heat, and focusing on what matters.

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 2, 2026

Braw in Economist Enterprise on the benefits of decreased globalization

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 2, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw mentioned in an article in the Economist Enterprise on how the end of globalization could bring unexpected benefits.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Jun 2, 2026

Braw in The Guardian on the importance of citizen resilience

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 2, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in The Guardian discussing the importance of civilian preparedness and how NATO allies can find inspiration in the Scandinavian and Baltic regions.

Europe & Eurasia Resilience & Society

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Jun 1, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on the advantage of Rule of law in European business

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in POLITICO on how European companies benefit from the continent’s rule of law in an age of geopolitical risk.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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Jun 1, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on GPS jamming

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in Foreign Policy on the persistent problem of GPS jamming, and the impact on safe air and sea travel.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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Jun 1, 2026

Braw in The Spectator on whether a stray drone constitutes an attack

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in The Spectator on whether a stray drone constitutes an attack – using the recent drone strike in Galati, Romania as an example.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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May 25, 2026

Braw in Mirror on a Russian warship being spotted 30 miles of the UK coast

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in an article in Mirror on the Russian cruise missile ship RFN Admiral Grigorovich being spotted 30 miles off the UK coast while escorting sanctioned Russian tankers through the English Channel.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

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May 25, 2026

Braw in El Pais on Russia’s hybrid activity in the Øresund Strait

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in an article in El Pais on how the Øresund Strait has become crucial to Russia’s hybrid operations.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

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May 25, 2026

Braw in Future on the risk to seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in Future about the risk to seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz – and how this is holding up shipping in the strait.

Maritime Security Middle East

Podcast

May 22, 2026

What did the Trump-Xi summit actually achieve?

By the GeoEconomics Center

After months of anticipation, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping finally met in Beijing. But beyond a few concrete announcements—including a Chinese pledge to buy two hundred Boeing jets—the summit raised more questions than it answered. Together with Melanie Hart, senior director of the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub, Josh and Jessie unpack what actually came out of the meeting: from purchase commitments and assurances around critical minerals to Trump’s controversial comments on Taiwan.

Testimony

May 21, 2026

Carole House testifies to House Financial Services Committee on modernizing illicit finance frameworks for the twenty-first century

By Carole House

Carole House testified to the House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions at a hearing titled, “Modernizing the BSA for Financial Crime in the 21st Century."

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

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May 18, 2026

Braw in US Senator Rand Paul press release

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 18, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in a press release by US Senator Rand Paul discussing the REPO Implementation Act of 2025.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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May 18, 2026

Braw in Prospect on what constitutes an act of war

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 18, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was published in Prospect in an article about what constitutes an act of war, and the ongoing trial of the owner of the Nord Stream pipeline and its insurers.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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May 18, 2026

Braw testifies in front of the National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 18, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw testified in front of the National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) on undersea cables.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

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May 18, 2026

Braw in The Times on the role of business in national security

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 18, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in The Times on how in matters of national security the West needs businesses to start doing the right thing.

Europe & Eurasia National Security

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May 15, 2026

Braw in Sky News on Iran threatening tariffs on undersea cables

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by Sky News on Iran threatening to place tariffs on vital undersea cables that support global connectivity.

Maritime Security Middle East

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May 14, 2026

Braw in Sky News on Iran seizing ship in Strait of Hormuz

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 14, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by Sky News on Iran seizing a shipping vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

Maritime Security Middle East

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May 13, 2026

Braw in TVP World on Russian drone attacks in Ukraine

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by TVP World on Russia’s continued drone strikes on Ukraine, and Ukraine’s response.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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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

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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