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Nov 7, 2023

Jeglinskas featured in News Radio (Žinių radijas) on the relevance of NATO

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On November 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas discussed the relevance of NATO on News Radio (Žinių radijas) (Lithuanian).

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 7, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on Hamas’s military infrastructure

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On November 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara authored an article in El Heraldo de México that discussed how Hamas’ military infrastructure is related to Palestinian civilian infrastructure (text in Spanish).

Middle East Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Nov 6, 2023

How to keep NATO relevant into 2024 and beyond

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas, Zelma Sergejeva

As the 2024 Washington Summit gets closer, allies should stand up for freedom, ensure continuous support to Ukraine, and credibly boost their defense spending and capabilities.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Nov 5, 2023

Jeglinskas featured in Delfi.lt as one of nominees for upcoming president elections in Lithuania

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On November 5, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was mentioned on Delfi.lt as one of nominees for upcoming president elections in Lithuania (text in Lithuanian).

Elections Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 3, 2023

Roberts quoted in RFA and VOA on passing of former Chinese premier

On November 2, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in a Radio Free Asia article on the passing of former Chinese premier Li Keqiang. Roberts explained that Li likely received a great deal of sympathy from the Chinese people due to a popular perception that he was invested in improving the lives […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 3, 2023

Ignac interviewed by Voice of America on Montenegro’s elections

On November 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by Voice of America on how Montenegro’s new government is perceived in the United States and what can be expected from the new government (source in Croatian).

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Cynkin quoted in VOA on US extended deterrence in Korea

On November 1, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Tom Cynkin was interviewed by Voice of America Korea to provide counterarguments against a joint report by the RAND Corporation and Asan Institute for Policy Studies, which called for the redeployment of US tactical nuclear weapons to the Korean Peninsula to help prevent North Korean nuclear threats. He […]

Indo-Pacific Korea

New Atlanticist

Nov 2, 2023

NATO needs a plan for military and nonmilitary instruments of power to work together

By Ann Marie Dailey

The Alliance's planning must include nonmilitary parts of government as well as the private sector to reflect the realities of modern warfare.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

New Atlanticist

Nov 2, 2023

Autonomous weapons are the moral choice

By Thomas X. Hammes

Arguments about whether democratic nations should field and employ lethal autonomous weapon systems miss the point. They have used autonomous weapons for decades.

Artificial Intelligence Defense Technologies

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Kramer and Vershbow featured in Financial Times as signatories of an open letter on letting Ukraine use Russia’s frozen assets

By Franklin D. Kramer, Alexander Vershbow

On November 2, Transatlantic Security Initiative Distinguished Fellows Franklin D. Kramer and Amb. Alexander Vershbow were mentioned in Financial Times as signatories of an open letter alongside other foreign policy experts on letting Ukraine use Russia’s frozen assets.

Europe & Eurasia Polish

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Auerswald authors a chapter in new book, Defending NATO’s Northern Flank: Power Projection and Military Operations

By David Auerswald

On November 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Dr. David Auerswald authored chapter 8, “U.S. National Strategy in the Arctic,” in Defending NATO’s Northern Flank: Power Projection and Military Operations, edited by Njord Wegge and Lon Strauss. The book was published by Routledge. Dr. Auerswald’s chapter analyzes the United States evolving approach to military […]

Security & Defense United States and Canada

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Kerg featured as guest on “Why We Fight ~ 1943” podcast episode

On October 31, IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg was featured on the podcast series, “Why We Fight ~ 1943,” which features members of various branches of the US and foreign militaries to use wars throughout history as a means of informing ongoing conflicts. In this “Bonus Halloween Episode: Zone Troopers (1985),” Kerg and podcast host […]

Conflict Italy

New Atlanticist

Nov 1, 2023

A Marine’s view: What Israeli ground forces will face in Gaza

By John B. Barranco

A US Marine who fought in Baghdad, Ramadi, Fallujah, and Kandahar shares insights on the challenges facing Israeli ground forces as they try to destroy Hamas in Gaza.

Conflict Iraq

In the News

Oct 31, 2023

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on terrorism and the recognition of Hamas as a registered terrorist organization in the US

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On October 31, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote the latest edition of her project “Non-State Actress.” In this edition of Non-State Actress, Maggie Feldman-Piltch published a story that provides a definition of terrorism and historical incidents around the world. In the post, Feldman-Piltch describes the recognition of Hamas as a registered […]

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 30, 2023

Stefanini in New Tuscia on European attitudes toward the United States

By Stefano Stefanini

On October 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ambassador Stefano Stefanini was interviewed in New Tuscia analyzing the European sentiments about the United States (text in Italian).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 30, 2023

Roberts quoted in BBC on Chinese property giant Evergrande

On October 27, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in a BBC article, where he commented on the failing Chinese property giant Evergrande, which is more than $325 billion in debt. Roberts described the nature of the state-run Chinese banking and its role in keeping the company from collapsing entirely. If the […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 29, 2023

Jeglinskas in TV3 on cyberattacks in the Baltic region

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On October 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was quoted in TV3 discussing the Baltic response to the recent cyberattacks on schools in the region (text in Lithuanian).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 29, 2023

Kirchberger in Iltalehti on damage to the Balticconnector pipeline

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 29, Scowcroft nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was quoted in Iltalehti analyzing the cause of the damage to the Balticconector (text in Swedish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 28, 2023

Deni in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on US aid to Ukraine

By John R. Deni

On October 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was quoted in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, discussing the future of US aid to Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 27, 2023

Vershbow in Defence 24 on Ukrainian membership into NATO

By Alexander Vershbow

On October 27, TSI Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Alexander Vershbow was mentioned in Defence 24 in an article evaluating the future of Ukrainian NATO membership (text in Polish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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