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Feb 1, 2024

Braw quoted by Barron’s on the Russian “ghost fleet”

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted by Barron’s on Russia’s attempts to bypass sanctions by using “ghost fleets”.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

In the News

Feb 1, 2024

Nusairat in ISPI: In Jordan, the attacks rouse the spectre of American presence, a long unpopular arrangement

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2024

Experts react: The EU just approved a 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine. How will it impact the war?

By Atlantic Council experts

The breakthrough follows weeks of resistance from Hungary and comes as the two-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine draws near.

Conflict European Union

In the News

Feb 1, 2024

Zeneli quoted by Voice of America on Russian and Chinese influence in the Western Balkans

By Valbona Zeneli

On February 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli was quoted by Voice of America on Russia’s and China’s influence in the Western Balkans. 

China Non-Traditional Threats

MENASource

Feb 1, 2024

China doesn’t have as much leverage in the Middle East as one thinks—at least when it comes to Iran

By Jonathan Fulton

China is more likely to continue to be the regional actor it has been over the past decade—one that comes to the Middle East to trade and build, not lead. 

China Conflict

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2024

The hard truth about Biden’s coming retaliation for the killing of US troops

By Kirsten Fontenrose

Most options fall short of achieving the objective of halting Iran-backed attacks on US personnel, friends, and interests. Expectations should be managed accordingly.

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jan 31, 2024

Kroenig quoted in VOA on the response to US service members killed by Iran-backed forces

On January 30, Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, was quoted in VOA News on the aftermath of the deaths of three US soldiers serving in Jordan. He assessed that it is not an accident that the Iran-backed Iraqi militia suspected of carrying out the attack is ending its regional […]

Conflict National Security

In the News

Jan 31, 2024

Kroenig quoted in The Telegraph on actions the US could take against Iran

On January 29, Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, was quoted in The Telegraph on his section in an experts react piece on the news that three US service members had been killed in Jordan by Iran-backed militants.

Conflict National Security

In the News

Jan 31, 2024

Garlauskas published in Newsweek on rising threat of North Korea

On January 30, Markus Garlauskas published an op-ed in Newsweek at their request on “The Rising Threat of Kim Jong Un’s North Korea.” In his article, he explained that despite recent concerns that Pyongyang will pursue war on the Korean Peninsula, the imminent threats posed by North Korea are its advancing weapons programs, its evolving […]

Defense Technologies Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jan 31, 2024

Kroenig quoted in Daily Mail on recent attacks on US bases by Iran-affiliated militants

On January 29, Matthew Kroenig, Vice President and Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center, was quoted in Daily Mail on his recent experts react section on the news that three US soldiers were killed by Iran-backed forces in Jordan.

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