Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Gadzala Tirziu in The New York Sun on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s role as “Europe’s gatekeeper”

On February 9, Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu published a piece in The New York Sun on the role of Italy's new Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, in securing Western European borders. To curb the entry of migrants, the Meloni administration has recently taken measures to complicate migrant-aid services, such as the work of charity ships that ferry migrants across the Mediterranean.

Quirk in The National Interest on strengthening democratic institutions

On February 15, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Patrick Quirk co-authored a piece for The National Interest on the importance of capitalizing on the Summit for Democracy to strengthen democratic institutions and political parties. Quirk goes on to provide three recommendations to reinforce political parties: support nascent political parties that emerge from pro-democracy protests, prioritize political party support, and cultivate the political and strategic skills of political parties and their leaders.

Alden on TG La7 on the purpose of Ukraine’s increased military capabilities

By Atlantic Council

On February 4, Alexander Alden, nonresident senior fellow with the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, appeared on TG La7, arguing that providing more military capabilities to Ukraine is not necessarily for offensive purposes as much as to deter further Russian aggression.

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on NATO’s defense posture

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On February 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote a blog post in Non-State Actress. She provided insights into how to best understand the innerworkings of a defense alliance and its role within the transatlantic security community. The Non-State Actress project is made possible by generous support from the German Federal Foreign […]

Roberts on Scripps News

On February 13, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was interviewed on Scripps News regarding moves to block Chinese ownership of US farmland. He warns, “If we don’t pay attention, China will buy… land around sensitive missile sites. Absolutely. And to spy — why wouldn’t they do that?”

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on the historical role of NATO

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On February 14, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote a blog post in Non-State Actress. In this edition, she provides a detailed explanation of the history of NATO, its purpose and role on the international stage, and the importance of understanding NATO’s relevance in national security and defense. The Non-State Actress project […]

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on securing the airspace of Mexico

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On February 14, Transatlantic Security Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Inigo Guevara authored an op-ed in El Heraldo de Mexico discussing the importance of securing the airspace of Mexico.

Kroenig on France 24 discussing diplomacy with Israel

On January 31, Scowcroft director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed by Monte Francis of France 24 on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel and recent violence in the West Bank.

Kroenig in the National Desk on the Chinese spy balloon

On February 3, Scowcroft Center director Matthew Kroenig spoke with The National Desk on the implications of the Chinese spy balloon.

Kroenig on NewsNation explaining undetected Chinese spy balloons

On February 6, Matthew Kroenig, director of the Scowcroft Center, was interviewed by Dan Abrams for his show on NewsNation. He analyzed how three previous Chinese spy balloons escaped detection.

Kroenig and Ashford debate how seriously the US should take the Chinese spy balloon

On February 10, Foreign Policy published its biweekly “It’s Debatable” column featuring Scowcroft Center director Matthew Kroenig and Emma Ashford examining the latest news in international affairs. In their latest column, they debate whether the US is overreacting to the Chinese spy balloon that violated American airspace and was shot down on February 4.

Alden interviewed by Il Messaggero on Italy’s status as a key US ally

By Atlantic Council

On January 28, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative nonresident senior fellow Alexander Alden spoke with Italian newspaper Il Messaggero on the United States’ view on the Meloni government in Libya and the Mediterranean and on its move away from Russian energy sources.

Alden in Adnkronos discussing Italian Prime Minister Draghi’s resignation

On July 21, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative nonresident senior fellow Alexander Alden commented in Adnkronos on the resignation of Italian prime minister Mario Draghi, noting that Draghi had reinforced Western Europe’s commitment to resisting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Soofer quoted in Radio Free Asia on North Korean missile developments

By Atlantic Council

On February 9, Forward Defense Senior Fellow Dr. Robert Soofer was quoted in an article by Radio Free Asia on the recent display of long range missiles by North Korea (DPRK) on February 8th during a military parade to mark the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the DPRK’s army. Soofer stressed the ‘alarming’ development […]

Garlauskas in The Washington Times

On February 7, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in The Washington Times on the growing threat of PRC intervention in a Korean conflict and the potential for simultaneous conflicts with the PRC and North Korea. His quotes were drawn from his appearance as a guest panelist for “The Washington Brief,” a monthly panel discussion on Korean […]

Deni in Defense One on Germany’s indecisiveness sending tanks to Ukraine

Deni in Defense One: On February 7, TSI NRSF Dr. John R. Deni authored an op-ed in Defense One arguing that Germany’s indecisiveness regarding sending tanks to Ukraine reveals that the hope of Europe standing on its own so that Washington can focus more on the Pacific theater remains farfetched.

Roberts Offers Insights on China’s Spy Balloon

On February 3, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was featured in the Daily Montanan, discussing the details on China’s spy balloon. On February 4, he was interviewed on NewsNation on this matter, and spoke to CBC about it. He was also quoted in the New York Post, explaining, “the spy balloon saga came […]