Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Garlauskas in Quartz

On May 30, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in Quartz on North Korean satellites: “Some of the things that North Korea is trying to do…things like ICBMs and [missiles with several warheads]—you’re talking about technology that’s over 50 years old.”

Kroenig in Foreign Policy analyzing Niccolò Machiavelli’s views on democracy

On May 27, Scowcroft Vice President and Director Matthew Kroenig penned an article for Foreign Policy assessing the efficacy of democracy and autocracy by invoking the international relations perspectives of renowned diplomat and author Niccolò Machiavelli. While Machiavelli is most famous for The Prince, a “guidebook for dictators,” his perspectives were best conveyed in Discourses […]

Roberts in DW

On May 29, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in DW regarding export control measures on semiconductor trade with China and whether such measures could backfire. Roberts explains that “US companies can apply for special licenses and if their applications are approved, they can continue to sell semiconductors or presumably semiconductor manufacturing […]

Stefanini featured in Deutsche Welle addressing the “Belt and Road” initiative and Italy’s participation

By Stefano Stefanini

On May 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini was quoted in Deutsche Welle addressing the “Belt and Road” initiative and why it is impossible for Italy, as an ally of the United States, to continue to participate in it. 

Agachi interviewed by TVR Info on Western unity and resolve before NATO Summit (in Romanian)

On February 3, Anca was interviewed by TVR Info on Western unity and resolve at the current moment in Russia's war in Ukraine and expectations for the upcoming NATO Vilnius Summit (video in Romanian).

Dahl featured in Folkbladet discussing Sweden’s NATO membership

By Ann-Sofie Dahl

On May 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann-Sofie Dahl was quoted in Folkbladet discussing how Sweden’s NATO membership now depends not so much on Sweden as on the United States (text in Swedish).  

Stefanini featured in Formiche about meeting with Henry Kissinger

By Stefano Stefanini

On May 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini wrote in Formiche about his meeting with Henry Kissinger in late September 1984 and his role in American foreign policy (text in Italian). 

Hooker featured in Formiche about the prospects of the Ukrainian counter-offensive

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

On May 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Richard D. Hooker Jr. was interviewed by Formiche about the prospects of the Ukrainian counter-offensive and its military purposes and political objectives (text in Italian). 

Hooker featured in Verkkouutiset discussing the possibility of liberating the Crimean peninsula

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

On May 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Richard D. Hooker Jr. was quoted in Verkkouutiset discussing how the liberation of the Crimean peninsula might not be an unrealistic goal at all (text in Finnish).  

<strong>Cynkin in <em>BusinessMirror </em>and<em> NBC News</em></strong>

On May 23, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Tom Cynkin was quoted in BusinessMirror, and on May 20, he was featured in NBC News. With regard to identifying instances of Chinese economic coercion, he stated, “These things are very specific and almost idiosyncratic—case by case—and often difficult to prove.”

Kroenig and Ashford debate the implications of Turkey’s elections

On May 19, Foreign Policy published its biweekly "It's Debatable" column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and Emma Ashford assessing the latest news in international affairs.

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on the roles of federal law enforcement agencies

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On May 24, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote the latest edition of her project “Non-State Actress.” In this edition, Feldman-Piltch contextualized various federal law enforcement agencies in terms of areas of responsibility, federal mandates, and how to understand their role within the government. The Non-State Actress project is made possible by […]

<strong>Roberts in <em>DW</em></strong>

On May 21, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts spoke to DW about the G7’s statement on China’s economic coercion. He characterizes “the coordination and unity” as a “’big deal’” and remarks that it “’struck a nerve’” in Beijing.” 

Dahl in Dagens Nyheter on Sweden’s bid to join NATO

By Ann-Sofie Dahl

On May 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann-Sofie Dahl was quoted in Dagens Nyheter addressing Sweden’s accession to NATO (text in Swedish).

Jones and Stefanini in The Guardian discussing the need for continued support to Ukraine

On April 17, Atlantic Council Executive Chairman Emeritus James Jones and Transatlantic Security Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Stefano Stefanini, along with other experts, co-authored an article for The Guardian arguing for democratic cooperation and unity in providing support to Ukraine. The co-authors make the case that a Russian victory in Ukraine would be disastrous for […]