Townsend featured in Foreign Policy on US response to Ukraine’s path to NATO membership

MENASource Aug 25, 2024

After a failed attack, Hezbollah’s propaganda seeks to prevent a wider war with Israel

By David Daoud

Committed as Hezbollah is to saving its Gaza-based allies, the group does not currently want a full war with Israel.
Conflict Israel
Townsend featured in Foreign Policy on US response to Ukraine’s path to NATO membership

New Atlanticist Aug 21, 2024

How quickly can Taiwan integrate US weapon systems? Speed is essential to help deter China.

By Adam Kozloski

To better prepare Taiwan to defend itself, the United States needs more transparency into Taipei’s weapons integration challenges.
Conflict Defense Policy
Townsend featured in Foreign Policy on US response to Ukraine’s path to NATO membership

UkraineAlert Aug 21, 2024

Invasion? What invasion? Putin is downplaying Ukraine’s Kursk offensive

By Peter Dickinson

Vladimir Putin’s efforts to downplay Ukraine’s invasion of Russia have severely dented his strongman image and make a mockery of the West’s escalation fears, writes Peter Dickinson.
Conflict Defense Policy

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Jun 20, 2023

Townsend featured in Foreign Policy on US response to Ukraine’s path to NATO membership

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On June 20, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Foreign Policy on US response to Ukraine’s path to NATO membership.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

MENASource

Jun 20, 2023

The way for the US to ensure Gulf security is through partnership, not policing

By David Mack

As the United States continues to work with the Gulf on security, expect blips. Despite that, Washington can get this partnership back on course.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Jun 20, 2023

Western companies are still financing the Russian invasion of Ukraine

By Nataliya Popovych

Despite tremendous business interest in Ukraine’s reconstruction and development, a large number of Western companies continue to undermine Kyiv’s efforts by contributing to the Kremlin’s war chest.

Conflict Corruption

The 5x5

Jun 20, 2023

The 5×5—Cyber conflict in international relations: A scholar’s perspective

By Simon Handler

Leading scholars provide insights on cyber conflict’s role in international relations, how the topic can best be taught to students, and how scholars and policymakers can better incorporate each other’s perspectives.

Cybersecurity National Security

New Atlanticist

Jun 19, 2023

Experts react: Blinken makes the rounds in Beijing. Will there be a US-China thaw?

By Atlantic Council experts

The US secretary of state has just wrapped up meetings with top Chinese officials in Beijing. Read insights from Atlantic Council experts on what was revealed and what to look for next.

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Jun 19, 2023

Yevgeniya Gaber joins TVP World to discuss Putin’s plans to visit Turkey
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UkraineAlert

Jun 19, 2023

Beyond the battlefield: Why we should invest in Ukraine’s democratic future

By Peter Erben, Gio Kobakhidze

Western military aid has helped Ukraine defend itself against Russia's full-scale invasion, but the West must also support Ukraine's efforts to consolidate the country's democracy, argue Peter Erben and Gio Kobakhidze.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Jun 18, 2023

Yevgeniya Gaber joins TVP World to discuss Putin’s plans to visit Turkey
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Jun 16, 2023

Rich Outzen joins TRT World Strait Talk to discuss Sweden-Finland-Turkey NATO Meeting
Eastern Europe NATO

Report

Jun 15, 2023

US-China lessons from Ukraine: Fueling more dangerous Taiwan tensions

By John K. Culver, Sarah Kirchberger

The lessons that Washington and Beijing appear to be learning from Russia's war against Ukraine could set the stage for a crisis over Taiwan in the next few years.

China Defense Industry
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Nathan Freier

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GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Conflict

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Marvin J. Park

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China Defense Policy

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Hannah Hunt

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Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Joanna Siekiera

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Digital occupation: Inside Russia’s Telegram battle in Ukraine
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Atlantic piracy, current threats, and maritime governance in the Gulf of Guinea
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