Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Global China Hub/IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts featured in South China Morning Post

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

On February 6th, Global China Hub/IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts discussed with South China Morning Post the potential for China to stimulate demand and alleviate deflationary pressures through cash payments.

Novak interviewed by Vox and BBC’s World Business Report

On February 14, IPSI and GCH Nonresident Fellow Parker Novak was quoted in Vox discussing the new Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto’s history, track record, and what his presidency might mean to democracy and governance in Indonesia. Novak also spoke with BBC World Business Report about Prabowo’s democracy and human rights track record, as well as […]

Braw discusses Western assets in Russia on Yale Books content series

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured on Yale Books content series discussing Western assets in Russia and the general outlook of globalized economy.

Braw interviewed by Carnegie Europe on defense spending

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured on Carnegie Europe’s content series discussing military spending in Europe.

Braw quoted in Fokus on the neutrality of merchant fleets

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in Fokus discussing the neutrality of merchant fleets (original source in Swedish).

Vinograd on CBS News’ “Face The Nation”

Vinograd speaks about President Biden's possession of TS/SCI documents.

Taylor in VOA

On February 13, IPSI Nonresident Fellow Jessica Taylor was quoted in a VOA article on US-North Korea relations in the event of another presidential term for Donald Trump. Taylor noted that the Trump-Kim relationship would likely continue to be “bluster and showmanship…without getting into anything really concrete.” 

Dean quoted in the Australian on new Navy capabilities

On February 13, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in an Australian article discussing a new fleet of “Tier 2” warships expected to soon enter the Australian Navy. 

Michta in Real Clear Defense on why the United States needs national military service

On February 13, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, published an op-ed entitled “The United States Needs National Military Service” for Real Clear Defense arguing that, even with the United States’ advantage in air power and precision weapons, it needs to have a pool of readily-available reserves for military service. 

Hinata-Yamaguchi in the Japan Times

On February 13, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a Japan Times article on US allies’ fears over a potential new Trump administration. 

Guevara Moyano in eseuro.com on arms transfer controls

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On February 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara Moyano published an opinion piece on the eseuro.com website discussing arms transfer controls.

Novak published in the Diplomat

On February 12, IPSI and GCH Nonresident Fellow Parker Novak published a piece in the Diplomat titled, “What Indonesia’s Presidential Election Means for the World.” In his article, Novak argues that the election is an “inflection point” for Indonesia, a country with growing influence in world politics and security. 

Hinata-Yamaguchi in SCMP

On February 12, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a South China Morning Post article, where he warned that Japan’s allies will be hesitant to share sensitive information if Japan cannot strengthen its cybersecurity measures. 

Atkins in Industrial Cyber

On February 11, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Victor Atkins was quoted in an Industrial Cyber article, where he discussed key takeaways related to protection of critical infrastructure and operational technology (OT) from recent Congressional hearings on cybersecurity.  

Townsend in Foreign Policy on recent comments on the NATO Alliance

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On February 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Foreign Policy on the issue of Donald Trump’s recent comments on NATO.

Dean published in the Australian on AUKUS

On February 9, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean co-authored an article in the Australian titled, “AUKUS has become a case study in generational politics,” discussing the apprehension of Australia’s younger population toward AUKUS.