Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

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 […]

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.

Kroenig quoted in Iran International and NZ City on how the US can react to attacks by Iran-affiliated forces

On January 29, Matthew Kroenig, Vice President and Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center, was quoted by Iran International on the response the United States should impose on Iran after Iran-affiliated militants killed three US soldiers in Jordan. He was also quoted by NZ City on January 30.

Kroenig quoted in ABC News on how the US should respond to Iran-backed attacks

On January 29, Matthew Kroenig, Vice President and Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center, was quoted in ABC News on his section of the experts react on the US service members killed in Jordan by Iran-backed forces, where he argued that the United States needs to take greater action against Iran.

Eftimiades in iNews on Chinese espionage

Nicholas Eftimiades discusses the role of intelligence operations in the strategic competition between the United States and China.

Dean interviewed by Sky News on Australian killer drones

On January 30, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean spoke on Sky News, where he suggested that Australia should take a “calibrated approach” to acquiring killer drones. 

Hinata-Yamaguchi in SCMP

On January 29, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a South China Morning Post article on Putin’s proposed trip to Pyongyang and the evolving military ties between Russia and North Korea.

IPSI report on deterrence in Korea cited across major media platforms

This month, IPSI’s latest report, Deterrence is crumbling in Korea: How we can fix it, has been cited in Reuters, the Washington Post, and Newsweek. These articles highlighted several key points from the report, including its warning that although Kim Jong Un is unlikely to pursue a full-scale nuclear war, North Korea still has the […]

Braw featured in Foreign Policy

By Elisabeth Braw

On January 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an opinion piece in Foreign Policy discussing the Swedish strikes against Tesla.      

Skaluba quoted in The New York Times

By Christopher Skaluba

On January 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative director Christopher Skaluba was quoted in The New York Times discussing European allies plans to counter Russian aggression without US support.  

Townsend quoted in National Interest

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On January 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in National Interest analyzing a counterfactual where the Obama administration had supplied Ukraine with more military capabilities. 

Braw featured in Politico on how to respond to Russian aggression in the Baltic Sea

By Elisabeth Braw

On January 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in Politico on the recent Russian aggression in the Baltic Sea region and opportunities to respond to Russia’s gray-zone tactics.

Braw featured in Defense One on Norway’s model of national service within the armed forces

By Elisabeth Braw

On January 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in Defense One in which she analyzed Norway’s model of selective military service and offered key opportunities for other nations to learn from the Norwegian model.

Braw interviewed in The Spectator’s podcast “The Edition” on the state of Germany’s armed forces

By Elisabeth Braw

On January 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed on The Spectator’s podcast entitled “The Edition” in which she discussed the current state of the German armed forces.

Braw quoted in TRT World on Gaza

By Elisabeth Braw

On January 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed in TRT World on the implications of the conflict in Gaza.

Lagadec quoted in Newsweek on Kremlin’s reaction to Sweden’s membership bid

By Erwan Lagadec

On January 24, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Erwan Lagadec was quoted in Newsweek analyzing the Kremlin’s views on recent movement on Sweden’s membership bid to NATO.