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In the News

Nov 1, 2022

Aoki Comments on North Korean Missile Launches in NK News

On September 30, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Naoko Aoki offered comments in an NK News article on “What to make of North Korea’s missile launching spree around Harris visit.” Aoki suggests that, while events such as Harris’ visit to Seoul and the inter-Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) may have motivated North Korea to conduct missile tests, […]

Indo-Pacific Korea

In the News

Nov 1, 2022

Roberts Offers Insights on the Chinese Economy in The China Project and Politico

On October 13, IPSI Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts published an article titled, “No, China isn’t throwing the doors open again,“ in The China Project. Roberts discusses the prospects of China’s economic growth recovery, to which Xi Jinping’s leadership, turnover among other senior officials, and China’s COVID-zero policy all present obstacles. On October 24, Roberts was […]

China Economy & Business

Issue Brief

Oct 31, 2022

Beyond NOFORN: Solutions for increased intelligence sharing among allies

By AVM Sean Corbett, CB MBE and James Danoy

Intelligence sharing is a perennial issue, but modern solutions exist to balance enhancing cooperation with key allies with providing decision advantage to policymakers.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 28, 2022

Kroenig and Jain report on ally shoring cited in Foreign Policy

By Atlantic Council

On October 23, a recent report by Scowcroft Center acting director Matthew Kroenig and Director for Democratic Order Ash Jain, titled “A Democratic Trade Partnership: Ally shoring to counter coercion and secure supply chains,” was cited in Foreign Policy.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 28, 2022

Zysk in High North News: Russia’s nuclear drills and escalatory risks (in Norwegian)

On October 28, TSI NRSF Katarzyna Zysk was quoted in High North News discussing the implications of Russia’s latest nuclear drills on possible escalatory risks.

Europe & Eurasia Northern Europe

New Atlanticist

Oct 28, 2022

Putin’s next escalation is coming. How should the West respond?

By Hans Binnendijk, Alexander Vershbow, and Julian Lindley-French

Policymakers must strike a balance to deter and, if necessary, respond to escalation in ways that impose heavy costs for Russian misbehavior but do not further escalate the conflict.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Oct 27, 2022

Eight things you need to know about the new US National Defense Strategy

By Atlantic Council experts

Does the strategy succeed? We turned to our experts to break down the Pentagon's plans.

Defense Policy National Security

New Atlanticist

Oct 27, 2022

The ambition is there to rebuild Ukraine. Here’s how to make it work.

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

Leaders will need to keep an eye on the size and structure of aid, transparency and accountability in reconstruction, and more to help Ukraine rebuild.

Conflict Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 25, 2022

Guevara in El Heraldo de México: on the effectiveness of state’s strategic capabilities (in Spanish)

On October 25, TSI NRSF Inigo Guevara authored an op-ed in El Heraldo de México discussing what makes a state’s strategic capabilities effective (text in Spanish).

Cybersecurity Maritime Security

In the News

Oct 25, 2022

Siegel in Breaking Defense on the future of airpower

By Atlantic Council

Julia Siegel provides three lessons for Taiwan regarding the role of airpower in future conflicts.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Oct 24, 2022

Kroenig quoted in Newsweek regarding risk of nuclear war

By Atlantic Council

Newsweek quotes Matthew Kroenig on Putin's nuclear threats and Biden's possible responses.

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Oct 24, 2022

Plitsas on News12 The Bronx

By Atlantic Council

Alex Plitsas appears on News12 reacting to Russian rocket attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 24, 2022

Warrick in Natural Gas World

By Atlantic Council

Natural Gas World article by Thomas Warrick discusses the Russian hybrid warfare threat to Norwegian natural gas exports

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Issue Brief

Oct 23, 2022

Advancing a framework for the stabilization and reconstruction of Ukraine

By Patrick Quirk and Prakhar Sharma

This policy brief articulates an actionable and evidence-based framework for the stabilization and reconstruction of Ukraine.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 21, 2022

Townsend and Zysk in The Sydney Morning Herald: Russia’s militarization of the Arctic

On October 21, TSI Senior Advisor Jim Townsend and TSI NRSF Katarzyna Zysk were quoted in The Sydney Morning Herald discussing Russia’s militarization of the Artic.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Markets & Governance

Issue Brief

Oct 18, 2022

An allied strategy for China after the 20th Party Congress

By Matthew Kroenig, Jeffrey Cimmino, David O. Shullman, Colleen Cottle, Emma Verges

Chinese president Xi Jinping secured a third term in power as general secretary, and China is likely to continue along a more assertive course in global affairs. The United States and its allies need an updated strategy to navigate this period of relations with China.

China Economy & Business

Event Recap

Oct 18, 2022

Congressional oversight of intelligence for great-power competition

By Aidan Poling

Missed our October 4 event on intelligence committee and community reform? Then read the recap here.

China Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Oct 17, 2022

Experts react: Xi solidifies his power at China’s Communist Party Congress. What should the world take away?

By Atlantic Council experts

We asked our China watchers to explain how the world should read Xi Jinping's approach to the economy, Taiwan, and more.

China Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Oct 16, 2022

Reading between the lines of Xi’s party congress speech

By Atlantic Council

How should the world interpret his rhetoric about Taiwan? What was conspicuously absent from the speech? Our experts weigh in.

China Crisis Management

In the News

Oct 15, 2022

Siegel quoted in Newsweek on the role of Starlink satellites in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Newsweek quotes Julia Siegel regarding the use of Starlink satellites in Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence
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