Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in German media on “NATO-like” Indo-Pacific alliance

On December 18, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in DW News, a German media platform, on the unrealistic nature of calls for a “NATO-like alliance in the Indo-Pacific.” 

Gilbert quoted in NK News on next steps for North Korea

On December 15, Lauren Gilbert was quoted in NK News assessing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s North Korea policy as part of a survey of over 100 experts. She explained that although there was room for improvement, Yoon’s “call to cease development of the DPRK’s nuclear weapons while being open to diplomacy and providing aid” was […]

Makanju in ITVoice on AI in India

By Anna Makanju

On December 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Anna Makanju was quoted in ITVoice discussing AI in India.  

Roberts quoted in Politico on annual CCP economic conference

On December 14, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in the Politico China Watcher newsletter on China’s recent Central Economic Work Conference. 

Kroenig and Ashford debate US foreign policy in 2023

By Atlantic Council

On December 15, Foreign Policy published its biweekly “It’s Debatable” column featuring the discussions between Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, and Emma Ashford on the latest news in international affairs. In their latest column, they revisit the major events of 2023, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and the rocky […]

Kroenig on Fox News podcast discussing cyber intrusions by China

By Atlantic Council

On December 13, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, was interviewed by Fox News Rundown on how China could use its cyber intrusions into private sector entities to interfere with US efforts to protect Taiwan.

Makanju in Mint on the Global Partnership on AI Summit

By Anna Makanju

On December 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Anna Makanju was quoted in the Mint discussing the announcement of the first-ever Global Partnership on AI Summit.

Kroenig on Fox & Friends on Chinese cyber intrusions

By Atlantic Council

On December 12, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, was interviewed on Fox & Friends on cyber intrusions into critical US entities by the People’s Republic of China. Dr. Kroenig argues that these intrusions demonstrate that China is preparing for war with the United States, and he contends that, to […]

Townsend in Politico on Swedish naval capabilities

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On December 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Politico discussing Swedish naval capabilities, and how they will impact integrated deterrence efforts once Sweden accedes into the NATO Alliance.

Kerg published in USNI Proceedings on Marine Corps posturing

IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg published an article in the December 2023 issue of the US Naval Institute Proceedings magazine, titled “Put III MEF in a Fighting Stance.” Kerg wrote that the Marine Corps “can realign the posture of forces to that of a true, combat-credible, and ready-to-fight force” in order to better prepare for […]

Kerg published in CIMSEC

On December 7, IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg published a fiction piece through the Center for International Maritime Security (CIMSEC), titled “Dead Men Tell No Tales,” on a US confrontation with the PRC maritime militia.

Report by Garlauskas and Gilbert quoted in UK Parliament’s “In Focus”

On December 7, a recent report by Markus Garlauskas and Lauren Gilbert was quoted in an article published through the United Kingdom Parliament’s House of Lords Library. The article examines the developing North Korean threat to global security, citing Garlauskas’ and Gilbert’s argument that “the path toward strategic deterrence failure is far more likely to […]

Michta in Verkkouutiset discussing civic responsibility for defense

By Atlantic Council

On December 6, Dr. Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow with the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, was featured in a Verkkouutiset article. Michta contends that the abolishment of conscription into the United States armed forces has led American civilians to be disconnected from citizen soldiers. He advocates for a “new form of civic service focused on […]

Kramer quoted in Financial Times discussing the private sector in modern conflict

By Atlantic Council

Franklin Kramer speaks about the importance of deepening collaboration between the private sector and the national security enterprise.

Townsend in Foreign Policy on US aid to Ukraine

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On December 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative Senior Advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Foreign Policy discussing the implications of US stalled aid to Ukraine.

Stefanini in Financial Times on Italy’s withdrawal from the Belt and Road initiative

By Stefano Stefanini

On December 6, TSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ambassador Stefano Stefanini was quoted in the Financial Times discussing Italy’s withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative.