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Aug 29, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on the future of security and defense forces in the light of the war in Ukraine

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On August 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara authored an article in El Heraldo de México on the future of security and defense forces in the light of the war in Ukraine, with a particular focus on the increasing competition between the United States and China (text in Spanish). 

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Aug 29, 2023

Sipher in the Messenger: Why Biden must send Ukraine the ATACMS it needs — now

By Atlantic Council

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New Atlanticist

Aug 29, 2023

The Dutch are leading the way on military aid to Ukraine. Here’s why.

By Timo S. Koster

The Netherlands is punching above its weight in terms of military aid to Ukraine, in part because the Dutch have felt firsthand the threat Putin poses.

Conflict Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Aug 29, 2023

Russia is ramping up its CBDC. Will Putin’s ‘robot ruble’ work?

By Ananya Kumar, Charles Lichfield

Given the extent of financial sanctions following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is trying to open alternative channels for cross-border payments.

Conflict Digital Currencies

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Aug 29, 2023

Rich Outzen quoted by Menekse Tokyay for Arab News (Saudi Arabia) in article on US-TR military exercises

Europe & Eurasia NATO

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Aug 28, 2023

Dean quoted in the New York Times, Newser, and Sydney Morning Herald

On August 27, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter J. Dean was quoted in the New York Times and Newser regarding the recent crash of a US Marines aircraft that killed at least three service members. On August 26, his comments on the value of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia were featured in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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Aug 28, 2023

Townsend featured in Central European Times arguing that Poland’s purchase of Apache helicopters is a good and sensible investment

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On August 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Central European Times arguing that Poland’s purchase of Apache helicopters is a good and sensible investment. 

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Scorecard

Aug 28, 2023

Scowcroft scorecard: NATO’s Vilnius communiqué embarks on a new era of deterrence, but punts on key decisions

By Atlantic Council

During the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius, heads of state and government issued a 90-paragraph communiqué, outlining key priorities for NATO in the coming term. Did allies succeed in addressing today’s threats while accounting for tomorrow’s challenges? Experts from the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative weigh in on the Summit declaration.

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UkraineAlert

Aug 27, 2023

Ukraine upgrades digital education efforts

By Valeriya Ionan

The full-scale Russian invasion has thrust Ukraine’s vibrant tech sector into the limelight and led to an upgrade of the country's flagship digital education and training initiative, writes Valeriya Ionan.

Conflict Digital Policy

In the News

Aug 27, 2023

Garlauskas quoted in Nikkei during 2023 USSTRATCOM Deterrence Symposium

On August 26, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in Nikkei Asia for his statements during the 2023 USSTRATCOM Deterrence Symposium. He explained, “Despite the repeated signals from Russia that it may use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine, the most likely place where a nuclear conflict could take place is the Korean Peninsula.” His comments in this […]

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