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In the News

Jul 19, 2024

Cho quoted in the Diplomat on geopolitical tensions in East Asia

On July 18, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Sungmin Cho was quoted in the Diplomat regarding heightened geopolitical tensions in East Asia and the implications for South Korea. He emphasized the increased risk of unconventional action by an emboldened Kim Jong Un, such as terrorist attacks on South Korean infrastructure and civilians. 

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 18, 2024

Novak quoted in Petroleum Australia on strategic petroleum hubs in Timor-Leste

On July 17, GCH/IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in Petroleum Australia regarding the development of petroleum hubs in Timor-Leste to support the Greater Sunrise gas project. Novak emphasized the strategic importance of these hubs in enhancing Timor-Leste’s capacity to handle large-scale energy projects and improving regional energy security.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jul 18, 2024

Kerg referenced in Taipei Times on impact of potential China-Taiwan conflict

On June 17, IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg’s recent New Atlanticist piece, “Think China can already take Taiwan easily? Think again,” was referenced by Taipei Times regarding the impact of a potential China-Taiwan conflict on countries close to Taiwan. 

China Conflict

In the News

Jul 16, 2024

Rudder quoted in Digitimes Asia on Taiwan’s military modernization and drone warfare

On July 15, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Steven R. Rudder was quoted in Digitimes Asia discussing Taiwan’s military modernization and emphasizing the need for adaptable procurement strategies and doctrinal development in drone warfare.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 16, 2024

Kerg referenced in Australian Independent Media Network regarding US-China conflict

On June 15, IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg’s New Atlanticist piece, “There will be no ‘short, sharp’ war. A fight between the US and China would likely go on for years,” was referenced by the Australian Independent Media Network regarding the likelihood of a prolonged conflict with China over Taiwan.

Australia China

In the News

Jul 16, 2024

Williams quoted in Defense Scoop on NATO’s efforts to confront emerging threats

By Michael John Williams

On July 16, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Michael John Williams was featured in Defense Scoop discussing the emerging threats that NATO is facing from Russia and China.

China NATO

In the News

Jul 15, 2024

Michta quoted in Le Figaro on the lack of compromise in US politics

On July 15, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, was quoted in the print edition of Le Figaro on the lack of compromise within current US politics.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 15, 2024

Warrick on TRT World on assassination attempt on former US President Trump

On July 13, Thomas S. Warrick, director of the Future of DHS project in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, appeared on TRT World on the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. He discussed the role of the United States Secret Service, as well as the […]

National Security Security & Defense
Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS)

Issue Brief

Jul 15, 2024

Modernizing space-based nuclear command, control, and communications

By Peter L. Hays and Sarah Mineiro

While nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) is in the midst of a modernization overhaul, the space-based elements of NC3 face unique geopolitical, technical, and bureaucratic challenges. This paper focuses on space-based missions and elements of the existing NC3 system, analyzing how ongoing modernization programs are addressing these challenges as well as offering recommendations.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 12, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in Channel News Asia on NATO’s Indo-Pacific partnerships

On July 11, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was referenced in Channel News Asia discussing NATO’s interest in expanding its partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 12, 2024

Irdi interviewed on RAI Radio 1’s Zapping program

By Beniamino Irdi

On July 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was interviewed on RAI Radio 1’s Zapping program discussing the NATO Summit declaration and the Alliance’s relationship with Ukraine.

NATO NATO Partnerships

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in VOA on US air power in the Pacific

On July 10, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in VOA regarding the US plan to boost its Pacific air power to counterbalance China, highlighting that the upgrades will enhance the US-Japan alliance’s readiness against regional threats.

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Moller featured in Eurasia Review on NATO’s challenges in Russia-Ukraine war

On July 10, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Sara Bjerg Moller’s recent analysis was republished in the Eurasia Review discussing the challenges NATO faces with its ongoing support for Ukraine amid heightened tensions with Russia. She expressed concerns about the “NATOization” of the conflict and emphasized the need for NATO to maintain a balanced approach to […]

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Indo-Pacific production diplomacy event and report quoted by Aviation Week and Janes

On July 1, IPSI’s recent public event and issue brief on production diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific were quoted in an Aviation Week article. On July 10, this work was also featured in a Janes report focusing on defense industrial resilience through production diplomacy.

Australia Defense Industry

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Deni in The Hill on Mark Rutte’s appointment as the new NATO Secretary General

By John R. Deni

On July 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was featured in The Hill discussing Mark Rutte’s appointment as the new NATO Secretary General.   

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Michta in Politico, RealClearWorld, and RealClearDefense on why US policymakers should reconceptualize their understanding of the international order

On July 9, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, was published in Politico, RealClearWorld, and RealClearDefense on why the United States must change its thinking about the international system, which would allow policymakers to think more deeply about the “vision of victory” for the global “system-transforming war that’s been all […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Kepe quoted in alfa.lt on NATO Summit

By Marta Kepe

On July 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Marta Kepe was quoted in alfa.lt discussing NATO Summit deliverables and the message sent to Russia.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Ignac interviewed by CNBC on the the Washington Summit Declaration

On July 10, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by CNBC on the implications of the Washington Summit declaration.

Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Ignac interviewed by Euronews Serbia on the bridge to NATO and the Washington Summit

On July 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by Euronews Serbia on the expectations for Ukraine at the Washington NATO Summit (source in Serbian).

Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Ignac interviewed by N1 Serbia on the expectations for the Washington NATO Summit

On July 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by N1 Serbia, CNN exclusive news channel affiliate, on the expectations for the Washington NATO Summit and whether Western Balkans will feature on the Summit agenda (source in Serbian).

Security & Defense

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