Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Dean interviewed by Sky News on Australian Defence Force personnel challenges

On September 25, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean spoke with Sky News Australia about the Australian Defence Force’s difficulties with recruitment and retention. He explained, “There’s a large number of very big Defence Department projects going on…Combine that with the fact that the numbers in the public service…are actually going backwards, and what we’re […]

Dean referenced in Canadian Naval Review article on Australian naval fleet

On September 22, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean’s analysis was referenced in a Canadian Naval Review article about the potential reduction of several Hunter-class frigates in the Australian naval surface fleet. The article states that according to Dean, “going ahead with the Hunter-class frigates would make it difficult to free up funds for other […]

Michel quoted in Turun Sanomat on the Finnish president’s statement on nuclear weapons

By Leo Michel

On September 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Leo Michel was quoted in Turun Sanomat on the recent statement from the Finnish president regarding nuclear weapons and Trump’s potential return to the White House (text in Finnish). 

Zeneli featured in Al Jazeera Balkans on the promise of a new EU economic security strategy

By Valbona Zeneli

On September 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli was quoted in Al Jazeera Balkans on the promise of a new EU economic security strategy (text in Bosnian). 

Ackerman featured on The Washington Post

By Atlantic Council

Elliot Ackerman stresses the importance of memorials in order to better reintegrate veterans back into American society.

Sadat in The Hill on space strategy

By Atlantic Council

Mir Sadat discusses the urgent need to revitalize space strategy in order to deter aggression from adversaries.

Tirziu in the New York Sun discussing the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation

On September 21, Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu wrote a piece for the New York Sun making the case that the newly established Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation does not do enough to combat China’s rising influence in the Global South. As it stands, the Partnership aims to serve as a forum to engage in collective problem-solving and […]

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on the role of allies, partners, and friends in global alliances

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On September 23, 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 outlines the US-Vietnam relationship and about diplomacy in general. Within the post, Feldman-Piltch explained the evolving nature of U.S. alliances and partnerships across […]

Aronsson in Naval Institute News on Ukraine’s strike on the Russian Black Sea fleet headquarters

By Lisa Aronsson

On September 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Lisa Aronsson was quoted in Naval Institute News on the Ukraine’s strike on the Russian Black Sea fleet headquarters in occupied Crimea.

Aronsson in Golos Ameriki (Voice of America) on the importance of the Black Sea region

By Lisa Aronsson

On September 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Lisa Aronsson was quoted in Golos Ameriki (Voice of America) on the importance of the Black Sea region (text in Russian).

Kroenig, Garlauskas, and Taylor appear as featured panelists at the Korea Society

On September 21, the Scowcroft Center and the Korea Society hosted a joint panel event on “New Nuclear Dynamics of Northeast Asia” in New York City featuring Matthew Kroenig, Markus Garlauskas, and IPSI nonresident fellow Jessica Taylor, alongside Dr. Sue Mi Terry and moderator Jonathan Corrado. The conversation explored issues such as growing PRC and […]

Kepe featured in Task&Purpose on the US military’s force posture in Europe

By Marta Kepe

On September 21, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Marta Kepe was quoted in Task&Purpose on the US military’s force posture in Europe.

Warrick quoted in Bloomberg Government

By Atlantic Council

Thomas Warrick discusses the risks of not renewing DHS authorities, which are set to expire given partisan divides in Congress.

Hinata-Yamaguchi published in North Korea News

On September 20, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi published an article in North Korea News on trilateral interoperability. The article focused on military interoperability challenges to US-ROK-Japan cooperation on North Korea, explaining that the “US has strong military ties with its Asian allies, but Japan and South Korea have far less experience working together.” 

Vershbow featured in Yakima Herald-Republic on the importance of ATACMS for Ukraine’s counteroffensive

By Alexander Vershbow

On September 21, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in Yakima Herald-Republic discussing the difference that a delivery of ATACMS would make for Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia.

Makanju featured in Fast Company on generative AI technology

By Anna Makanju

On September 11, Fast Company published a story about Transatlantic Security Initiative’s nonresident senior fellow Anna Makanju and her efforts as vice president of global affairs for OpenAI. The article explores how Makanju has advocated for the benefits of generative AI and possible applications for public policy, while partnering with government institutions to alleviate potential […]

Aronsson and Deni in Golos Ameriki (Voice of America) discussing Russia as a strategic threat to the West

By Lisa Aronsson, John R. Deni

On September 19, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellows Lisa Aronsson and John Deni were quoted in Golos Ameriki (Voice of America) discussing Russia as a strategic threat to the West (text in Russian).