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In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Dahl featured in Dagens Industri

By Ann-Sofie Dahl

On February 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann-Sofie Dahl wrote an op-ed in Dagens Industri discussing Sweden’s accession to NATO (original source in Swedish).   

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Braw quoted in The Week on Sweden’s accession to NATO

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in The Week on Sweden’s accession to NATO and its importance to the Alliance.   

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 25, 2024

Marc Polymeropoulos cited in the New York Post on Russian election interference

Marc Polymeropoulos comments on the Smirnov indictment, Russian interference, and 2020 US presidential election.

Elections United States and Canada

In the News

Feb 25, 2024

Thomas S. Warrick mentioned in Allarab News on the impact of Houthi attacks

Thomas Warrick notes the importance of ending Houthi attacks on international ships in the Suez Canal.

Conflict Infrastructure Protection

In the News

Feb 23, 2024

Dean quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald on Australian defense budget

On February 22, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald, describing the lack of an Australian defense budget increase as a “political own goal.”

Australia Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Warrick mentioned in NBC on why House Republicans want to impeach secretary Mayorkas

By Atlantic Council

Americas Latin America

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Braw featured in Foreign Policy on the state of defense industry in the EU

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an opinion piece in Foreign Policy discussing investments in weapons manufacturing in the EU.      

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

Issue Brief

Feb 21, 2024

NATO multidomain operations: Near- and medium-term priority initiatives

By Franklin D. Kramer, Ann Marie Dailey, Joslyn Brodfuehrer

How can NATO improve its ability to fight as a multination coalition? These seven initiatives for NATO to take over the next five years can help.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

In the News

Feb 21, 2024

Braw featured on Engelsberg Ideas

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 21, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an opinion piece in Engelsberg Ideas discussing Richard Nixon’s legacy and his meeting with Mao Zedong.   

China Politics & Diplomacy

Issue Brief

Feb 21, 2024

This year’s bipartisan immigration bill offers a border blueprint for 2025

By Thomas S. Warrick

The consequences of another year of inaction on border security and immigration policy may convince a supermajority in the Congress to take up again in 2025 many of the ideas in this year’s bipartisan Senate compromise—no matter which party captures the White House in November.

Mexico Migration

In the News

Feb 21, 2024

Grundman in Defense News on defense industry transformation goals

Steve Grundman was quoted in Defense News discussing defense industry transformation goals.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 20, 2024

Braw featured in CEPA’s Europe’s Edge journal

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 20, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in CEPA’s Europe’s Edge journal discussing Alexei Navalny’s legacy.

Civil Society Russia

In the News

Feb 17, 2024

Braw quoted by The Guardian on sanctions against Russia

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted by The Guardian on sanctions against Russia.

NATO Russia

In the News

Feb 17, 2024

Skaluba quoted by Foreign Policy on aid to Ukraine

By Christopher Skaluba

On February 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative director Christopher Skaluba was quoted in Foreign Policy discussing aid to Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Feb 16, 2024

Garlauskas published in Foreign Affairs

On February 15, Markus Garlauskas and the Korea Society’s Jonathan Corrado published a new piece in Foreign Affairs titled, “The Arsenal of Autocracy: How North Korean Weapons Fuel Conflict—and How to Stop the Flow.” The article emphasizes the importance of building a United States-led international effort to stop North Korea from establishing arms trade relationships […]

Arms Control China

In the News

Feb 16, 2024

Kroenig interviewed in La Stampa on why NATO allies should increase defense spending

On February 12, Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, was interviewed in La Stampa, where he argued that European countries with advanced economies need to ensure they are at or above NATO’s defense spending target of two percent of GDP.

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 16, 2024

Braw featured on the BBC’s Newshour

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured on the BBC’s Newshour discussing globalisation.

In the News

Feb 16, 2024

Rodriguez in War on the Rocks on Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption

On February 15, Forward Defense senior fellow Stephen Rodriguez was featured in the “Rewind & Reconnoiter” newsletter by War on the Rocks. Stephen underscores that the Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption has successfully led to the enactment of several of its recommendations by Capitol Hill and the Pentagon, aimed at addressing core challenges within the US defense […]

Defense Industry Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Feb 15, 2024

Russian nuclear anti-satellite weapons would require a firm US response, not hysteria

By Clementine G. Starling-Daniels, Mark J. Massa

If fielded, such weapons would directly challenge norms of responsible behavior in space and present a serious risk to all nations’ satellites.

Arms Control Russia

Experts react

Feb 15, 2024

Experts react: What to know about Russia’s apparent plans for a space-based nuclear weapon

By Atlantic Council experts

Reports that Russia is developing a space-based nuclear anti-satellite weapon have raised national security concerns in Washington.

Defense Policy National Security

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