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Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 2, 2026

Braw in The Guardian on the importance of citizen resilience

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 2, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in The Guardian discussing the importance of civilian preparedness and how NATO allies can find inspiration in the Scandinavian and Baltic regions.

Europe & Eurasia Resilience & Society

In the News

Jun 2, 2026

Bertrand published in Homeland Security Today on border security

By Atlantic Council

On May 29, Charlotte Bertrand, program assistant with the GeoStrategy Initiative, was published in Homeland Security Today on how US weapons fuel Mexican cartel firepower.

Mexico National Security

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 1, 2026

Braw in POLITICO on the advantage of Rule of law in European business

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in POLITICO on how European companies benefit from the continent’s rule of law in an age of geopolitical risk.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 1, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on GPS jamming

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in Foreign Policy on the persistent problem of GPS jamming, and the impact on safe air and sea travel.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 1, 2026

Braw in The Spectator on whether a stray drone constitutes an attack

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in The Spectator on whether a stray drone constitutes an attack – using the recent drone strike in Galati, Romania as an example.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

AfricaSource

May 29, 2026

The race for Madagascar has already started

By Maureen Farrell, Rose Keravuori

Often overlooked by Western policymakers, Madagascar holds major critical mineral reserves and sits astride key maritime routes. As Russia deepens ties, the United States can’t afford to cede strategic ground.

Africa Critical Minerals

Podcast

May 29, 2026

Project Hail Mary (2026)

By the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense

In this episode of The Biollywood Podcast, the Director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at the Atlantic Council, Dr. Asha M. George, Associate Director for Research, J.T. O’Brien, and Associate Director for Government Relations and Policy, Robert Bradley, discuss the 2026 film, Project Hail Mary.

Issue Brief

May 28, 2026

A framework for US-Japan cooperation in the Arctic

By Kyoko Imai, Connor McPartland, Audrey Roh

Japan's status as a maritime state and proximity to the Arctic Ocean means it is easily affected by climate-driven environmental shifts, evolving maritime routes, and infrastructure changes in the Arctic. How should it approach the rapidly changing region?

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Issue Brief

May 28, 2026

Information fires: Building C-C5ISRT advantage in competition 

By Martin Zuber, Caleb Eames, Dan Minnocci, Amy Cowley

Countering adversary command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (C5ISRT) has emerged as a critical operational priority.

China Defense Policy

Report

May 28, 2026

Promote the antidote: Reducing the risk from toxins

By the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at Atlantic Council

The policymaking community is not fully aware of the expansion of the threat from toxins. In this report, the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at Atlantic Council outlines the threat and how to negate it.

Defense Technologies Security & Defense

In the News

May 27, 2026

Kroenig interviewed on NPR on Abraham Accords and Iran

By Atlantic Council

On May 27, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed on NPR, arguing that President Trump is pushing for more countries to join the Abraham Accords to help secure a viable deal with Iran.

Iran Israel

In the News

May 27, 2026

Kroenig quoted in the Christian Science Monitor on Iran

By Atlantic Council

On May 18, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor on how Rubio entered Trump's inner circle.

Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 26, 2026

Kroenig quoted in The Guardian on Rubio’s legacy

By Atlantic Council

On May 22, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in The Guardian, explaining that Trump's current foreign policy is not unlike that Rubio promoted on his 2016 presidential campaign.

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 25, 2026

Braw in Mirror on a Russian warship being spotted 30 miles of the UK coast

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in an article in Mirror on the Russian cruise missile ship RFN Admiral Grigorovich being spotted 30 miles off the UK coast while escorting sanctioned Russian tankers through the English Channel.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 25, 2026

Braw in El Pais on Russia’s hybrid activity in the Øresund Strait

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in an article in El Pais on how the Øresund Strait has become crucial to Russia’s hybrid operations.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

Timely Commentary & Analysis

May 25, 2026

Braw in Future on the risk to seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in Future about the risk to seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz – and how this is holding up shipping in the strait.

Maritime Security Middle East

Dispatches

May 22, 2026

Washington’s latest force posture moves have Europeans feeling whiplash

By Daniel Fried, Torrey Taussig

The announcement on sending US troops to Poland didn't stop Washington's other force posture decisions from generating concern among NATO allies.

Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia

Dispatches

May 22, 2026

The Iran problem won’t be solved without a counter-drone coalition

By Bilal Y. Saab and Natasha Ahmed

The United States should form a partnership with Ukraine and Gulf partners around the idea of counter-drone-as-a-service, instead of selling counter-drone hardware alone.

Conflict Defense Technologies

Issue Brief

May 21, 2026

For homeland missile defense, think Golden Zones, not a Golden Dome 

By Ankit Panda

While the second Trump administration correctly diagnoses a more dangerous nuclear environment facing the country, a comprehensive defensive system is the wrong prescription. The risks of prompting adversary proliferation and stretching US resources thin are too high.

Defense Technologies Missile Defense

Issue Brief

May 21, 2026

Golden Dome is the missile defense the US needs

By Henry “Trey” Obering

The United States should pursue a comprehensive missile defense system to protect the homeland from advanced threats posed by China, Russia, and North Korea. Political will from the Trump administration and advances in technology make the idea of the long-discussed "dome" over the United States more feasible now than ever.

Missile Defense Security & Defense
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