Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Ackerman discusses writing and wargaming on Scuttlebutt

On October 10, Elliot Ackerman appeared on an episode of the podcast Scuttlebutt to discuss his time in the Marine Corps, his work as an author, the intersection between reading and wargaming, and the "value of a military imagination."

Braw in Foreign Policy discussing Germany’s attempts to derisk its supply chains from Chinese influence

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 10, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an article in Foreign Policy discussing Germany’s efforts to derisk supply chains.

Cross-Strait and Beyond seminar on US-Taiwan defense co-production featured in Aviation Week

On October 8, our Cross-Strait and Beyond seminar on fostering US-Taiwan defense co-production was featured in Aviation Week. The article outlined the event’s panel discussion, which highlighted how co-production could address mutual security concerns in the Indo-Pacific, particularly amid China’s military expansion efforts. Key topics included the potential for joint production of drones and the […]

Elliot Ackerman in the Atlantic on the death of Nasrallah

On September 28, Elliot Ackerman, non-resident senior fellow at Forward Defense, published a piece in the Atlantic on the current conflict between Israel and Iran and the broader conflict between the US and its adversaries.

Elliot Ackerman in the Atlantic on Ukraine

On September 30, Elliot Ackerman, non-resident senior fellow at Forward Defense, published a piece in the Atlantic with Karl Marlantes on the pace of battlefield innovation in Ukraine the inability of the West to both keep pace and to deliver arms in an effective and timely manner.

Elliot Ackerman in the Free Press on American readiness for modern conflict

On October 2, Elliot Ackerman, non-resident senior fellow at Forward Defense, published a piece in the Free Press on American technology and readiness for a major conflict.

Jeglinskas in 15min.lt on Lithuanian defense strategy

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On October 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas wrote an article in 15min.lt discussing the need for Lithuania to update its defense strategy.

Marc Polymeropoulos joins MSNBC to comment on Israel’s alleged elimination of senior Hezbollah leadership

On September 20, Marc Polymeropoulos, nonresident senior fellow at Forward Defense, joined MSNBC Peter Alexander and Colin Clarke of The Soufan Group to assess Israel’s officials claim “entire senior Hezbollah ‘command'” has been eliminated.

Braw’s article on Europe’s baby bust published by the Bush Institute

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an article for the Bush Institute’s The Catalyst series discussing Europe’s baby bust.

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in VOA on Japan’s potential nuclear consultation body

On October 4, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in VOA discussing Japan’s potential nuclear consultation body with the United States. Hinata-Yamaguchi emphasized that Japan’s consideration of nuclear-sharing arrangements or consultations would enhance its deterrence strategy amid regional security threats, highlighting the increased need for strategic coordination between the United States and Japan […]

Dean quoted in The Australian on US election and Taiwan

On October 3, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in The Australian on the US election and Taiwan. He commented on the effects a new US administration may have on Taiwan’s long-held assumption that the United States would aid in defending Taiwan against a PRC attack. 

Cho referenced in Asia Times on South Korea’s evolving military strategies

On October 3, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Sungmin Cho was referenced in Asia Times discussing South Korea’s evolving military strategies in response to North Korea’s expanding nuclear capabilities. Cho explained that South Korea’s new doctrine, “PISU: Punish Immediately, Strongly, and Until the End,” signals a more aggressive posture aimed at deterring North Korea through immediate […]

Braw in L’Express on the war in Gaza

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in L’Express on Israel’s successful attacks on Hamas leadership.

Ignac in RealClearDefense on the new EU Defense Commissioner

On September 23, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac published an article in RealClearDefense on the appointment of the first EU Defense Commissioner and the need for alignment of the EU defense ambitions with NATO.

Michta for Le Figaro on the United States’ interest in protecting Europe from authoritarian influence

On September 27, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, was quoted in a Le Figaro article titled “It is in America’s vital interest not to let an aggressive power dominate Europe.” He argues that is critical for the United States to support European security architecture to prevent the alliance of […]