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New Atlanticist

Oct 27, 2023

NATO’s greatest advantage over adversaries is its network of allies and industry partners. Here’s how to use it.

By Joslyn Brodfuehrer

Government officials and defense industry leaders meeting this month mapped out the opportunities available to accelerate defense and technology cooperation between NATO allies.

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 26, 2023

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in South China Morning Post on Japan’s role in the Israel-Hamas conflict

On October 25, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a South China Morning Post article on Japan’s possible role in defusing the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Although Japan must be delicate with its public statements on the conflict due to its status as a US ally and its dependence on Middle Eastern […]

Crisis Management Indo-Pacific

Report

Oct 26, 2023

Continued US and allied integration is essential to deter Russian CBRN use

By Natasha Lander Finch, Ryan Arick, Christopher Skaluba

This report presents the findings and recommendations of the Atlantic Council project Conceptualizing Integrated Deterrence to Address Russian Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Escalation. The objective of this project was to develop an approach for incorporating European allies and partners into the US model of integrated deterrence against Russian CBRN use.

Arms Control Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 25, 2023

Kirchberger in Asia Times on China’s submarine industrial base

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 25, Scowcroft nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was mentioned in Asia Times, citing her recent report on China’s submarine industrial base.

China Europe & Eurasia
The very top of the US Capitol building is visible with a pink sunset in the background and a US flag on a flagpole to the side.

Testimony

Oct 25, 2023

The urgent threats posed by the Iranian regime: Atlantic Council experts testify before the US House Committee on Homeland Security

By Nathan Sales and Thomas S. Warrick

Nathan Sales and Thomas Warrick testify before the House Committee on Homeland Security on the threat Iran poses to the United States.

Iran Israel

In the News

Oct 25, 2023

Soofer in The National Interest on missile defense

By Atlantic Council

Robert Soofer argues that the US can strengthen its missile defense system by deploying Aegis and THAAD domestically

Arms Control China

In the News

Oct 24, 2023

Zysk in War on the Rocks on Russia’s military posture in the Arctic

By Katarzyna Zysk

On October 24, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk wrote an op-ed in War on the Rocks discussing Russia’s military posture in the Arctic region.

Europe & Eurasia Russia

In the News

Oct 23, 2023

Townsend in Svenska Dagbladet on Turkey stalling Sweden’s NATO membership

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On October 23, Transatlantic Security Advisor Senior Advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Svenska Dagbladet discussing Turkey’s consideration of Sweden’s NATO membership bid (text in Swedish).

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Oct 23, 2023

Vershbow in Interfax-Ukraine on Ukraine’s membership bid to NATO

By Alexander Vershbow

On October 23, TSI Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Alexander Vershbow was mentioned in Interfax-Ukraine in an article evaluating the future of Ukrainian NATO membership.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 20, 2023

Roberts featured as guest on San Francisco Experience podcast

On October 19, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts spoke on an episode of the San Francisco Experience podcast, where he discussed the recent meeting of the Five Eyes intelligence chiefs in Silicon Valley. He explained that this unprecedented meeting was a response to a massive push in Chinese espionage to steal cutting-edge technology. […]

Australia China

New Atlanticist

Oct 19, 2023

Experts react to Biden’s ‘inflection point’ address on Ukraine and Israel

By Atlantic Council experts

Biden tied together the conflicts in Israel and Ukraine as part of a larger struggle for democracy and freedom. Here's what Atlantic Council experts had to say about the Oval Office address.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Oct 19, 2023

As NATO grows, it needs new ways to expedite its decisions

By Ira Straus

A widening of the bloc requires a deepening of its decision-making procedures. Here are some ways to avoid a single-member veto of big decisions.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 18, 2023

Kepe in Estadao on the future of Western support to Ukraine

By Marta Kepe

On October 18, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Marta Kepe was quoted in Estadao discussing the future of Western support to Ukraine (text in Portuguese).

Security & Defense Ukraine

In the News

Oct 18, 2023

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in South China Morning Post on civilian evacuation from Israel

On October 17, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in the South China Morning Post on recent ROK-Japan cooperation to evacuate Japanese and South Korean civilians from Israel. Hinata-Yamaguchi told SCMP that their collaboration on this issue was a small but positive development: “What is really significant to me is that the two sides […]

Conflict Indo-Pacific

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Stefanini in Lidentita on America’s response to Hamas attacks in Israel

By Stefano Stefanini

On October 16, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini was interviewed in Lidentita discussing America’s response to the Israeli response to Hamas terrorist attacks (text in Italian).  

Israel Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Novak quoted in VOA on great power competition in the Pacific Islands

On October 13, IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in Voice of America on great power competition in the Pacific Islands. Novak stated that “Pacific Island countries will continue to demand that partners strike a balance between development and security assistance, as well as embrace their definition of security, which includes climate change.” 

Australia China

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Cartin quoted in Politico on Huawei use in Germany

On October 15, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Josh Cartin was quoted in a Politico article on continued attempts by the United States to convince Germany to curb its use of Huawei technology. Cartin explained that “having a Chinese company that is strongly susceptible to the [Communist Party of China] leading the globe in a foundational […]

China Cybersecurity

In the News

Oct 15, 2023

Jeglinskas in LRT on the future of transatlantic security

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On October 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was interviewed in LRT commenting on the future of the European security architecture (text in Lithuanian).

Security & Defense United States and Canada

In the News

Oct 14, 2023

Atkins on Industrial Cybersecurity Pulse podcast

On October 13, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Victor Atkins spoke on an episode of the Industrial Cybersecurity Pulse Cybersecurity Awareness Month podcast series. He discussed issues such as patching organizational and personal cyber vulnerabilities, IT/OT integration, and emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning. Atkins noted that with the increasing automation of critical infrastructure […]

Artificial Intelligence China

In the News

Oct 13, 2023

Zeneli in Panorama on nearshoring in the Western Balkans

By Valbona Zeneli

On October 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli wrote an op-ed in Panorama that shared opportunities for near-shoring in the Western Balkans.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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