Program Impact Stories

Global China Hub associate director Kitsch Liao in Newsweek

By Kitsch Liao

On January 3rd, 2025, Global China Hub associate director Kitsch Liao was quoted in Newsweek on China’s cross-strait ambitions under Trump’s second term.

Sanctioning China in a Taiwan crisis report cited by the Wall Street Journal on China’s sanctions preparedness

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Michta in 19FortyFive and RealClearDefense on connecting NATO funding and capabilities

On December 23, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow of the GeoStrategy Initiative, published an article in 19FortyFive on connecting NATO funding and capabilities. He underlines that, while many NATO allies have increased their defense spending since 2014, the geopolitical threats facing the Alliance mean greater funding and forces are necessary. The piece was featured […]

Michta in 19FortyFive, RealClearDefense, and RealClearWorld on Russia’s imperial mindset

On January 1, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow of the GeoStrategy Initiative, released a piece in 19FortyFive on how Russia’s imperial mindset led to its invasion of Ukraine. He argues that policymakers must recognize Russia as an empire to understand Moscow’s larger ambitions and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approach to the war in Ukraine […]

Bauerle Danzman quoted by Bloomberg on the use of national security definitions to block the US Steel deal

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Tran and CBDC Tracker cited in a report from the Economist on the economic impacts of financial fragmentation

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Khakova joins ABC News Australia to discuss the end of Russia-Ukraine gas transit

By Olga Khakova

Braw in Trade Winds on How to Counter Violations in the Global Maritime Order

By Elisabeth Braw

On January 3rd, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw authored an article in Trade Winds where she discussed rule violations of the global maritime order in the Baltic Sea. Braw also provided recommendations on how to counter actors who seek to upend this order.

Braw on NPR outlining NATO’s response to Russian malign activities

By Elisabeth Braw

On December 27th, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw spoke in an NPR segment about the implications and logistics of Russia’s malign activity in the Baltic Sea.

Pavia interviewed by Warrior Diplomacy on the struggle for power in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council