Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Elisabeth Braw quoted in AP on lost shipping containers

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in AP on the way that shipping containers lost at sea are being misreported.

Panuelo mentioned in Worldcrunch on China’s growing influence in the Pacific

On October 1, IPSI Distinguished Fellow David W. Panuelo was mentioned in a Worldcrunch article which was part of a broader analysis of China’s growing global influence under Xi Jinping. The article noted his strong opposition to China’s actions in Micronesia as he accused China of undermining Micronesia’s sovereignty through espionage, corruption, and harassment, especially […]

Vershbow featured in Voice of America discussing Russia’s weak points

By Alexander Vershbow

On October 2, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was featured in Voice of America discussing Russian vulnerabilities on the battlefield in Ukraine.

Michta for Atlantic Council on the United States supporting NATO allies meeting and exceeding defense spending levels

On October 1, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative published a New Atlanticist piece for the Atlantic Council titled “The US should help NATO allies that help themselves.” It argued that the United States should work more closely with and reward allies that spend more money on defense, shoulder the risk […]

Soofer interviewed on CNBC-TV18 about change in Russia’s nuclear posture

By Atlantic Council

On Friday, September 27, Forward Defense Senior Fellow Dr. Robert Soofer was interviewed by host Parikshit Luthra as part of a panel on Indian television network CNBC-TV18 to discuss the change in Russia’s nuclear posture. Dr. Soofer asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear rhetoric is aimed at deterring NATO countries from providing long-range weapons […]

Novak in The Australian on Greater Sunrise project

On September 30, GCH/IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in The Australian on the strategic significance of the Greater Sunrise project for Timor-Leste and Australia. He noted that despite doubts about the project’s feasibility, Greater Sunrise remains a critical factor influencing the future of bilateral relations. Novak highlighted that this is the most important […]

Webster in bne IntelliNews on Kyrgyzstan’s re-export practice

On September 30, GEC senior fellow/IPSI nonresident senior fellow Joseph Webster was cited in bne IntelliNews regarding his opinion piece published by The Interpreter, which discussed Kyrgyzstan’s re-export practices in relation to Russia and Western sanctions. He highlighted that Kyrgyzstan’s trade figures do not align with its small economy’s needs, suggesting that a significant portion […]

Moller in The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on US extended deterrence

On September 30, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Sara Bjerg Moller contributed to The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, where she emphasized the need for US presidential candidates to address concerns from allies regarding the credibility of US extended deterrence. She highlighted that current threats from China, Russia, and North Korea, along with shifting security dynamics, […]

Michta in RealClearDefense on rebuilding the United States’ reputation as a global power

On September 27, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, published an article in RealClearDefense titled “A Crisis of Competence.” He discussed the Global War on Terror (GWOT) post 9/11 and various conflicts post-Cold War in which the United States has invested resources. He argued that the United States must rebuild […]

Irdi quoted by Financial Times on Russia’s information influence operations

By Beniamino Irdi

On September 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was quoted by Financial Times on Russia’s information activity in Italy and Europe more broadly.

Beniamino Irdi featured on RAI Radio 1’s Zapping program

By Beniamino Irdi

On September 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was featured on RAI Radio 1’s Zapping discussing regional implications of Hassan Nasrallah’s death.

Roberts quoted in Dagens Industri on China’s economic challenge

On September 28, GCH/IPSI nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted on the Swedish media platform Dagens Industri regarding the challenges facing China’s economy on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the PRC. 

Ann-Sofie Dahl featured in Sveriges Radio on Mark Rutte

By Ann-Sofie Dahl

On September 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann-Sofie Dahl was featured in Sveriges Radio discussing Mark Rutte’s appointment as the new NATO Secretary General

Hinata-Yamaguchi in South China Morning Post and The Week on deployment of USS Preble to Japan

On September 26, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in South China Morning Post and in The Week discussing the deployment of the USS Preble to Japan. He emphasized the US strategy of positioning its best weapons systems, like the Helios laser-equipped Preble, on the front lines. He highlighted that this show of […]

Chilton in Air & Space Forces Magazine on advancing US counterspace capabilities

By Atlantic Council

On September 18, Forward Defense distinguished fellow General Kevin Chilton, USAF (ret.) spoke with Air & Space Forces Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Tobias Naegele about the need for the United States to develop advanced counterspace capabilities. During the recorded conversation, Chilton argued that these capabilities are necessary in order to pose a credible threat to adversary space […]

Michel in Hufvudsbladet on what a second Trump term would mean for Finland

By Leo Michel

On September 24, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Leo Michel was interviewed in Hufvudsbladet on the potential impact that a second Trump term would have on transatlantic cooperation.