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In the News

Oct 13, 2023

Punaro on Fox Business

Arnold Punaro discusses the attacks on Israel from Hamas on Fox Business

Conflict Extremism

New Atlanticist

Oct 13, 2023

What needs to change about US nuclear weapons strategy?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts break down the 2023 Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States report.

China Indo-Pacific

Issue Brief

Oct 13, 2023

Where do US Army special operations fit in a world of strategic competition?

By Richard Angle, Leo Blanken, and Philip Swintek

General Richard Angle, Leo Blanken, and Lieutenant Colonel Philip Swintek argue that building and maintaining relationships is the true competitive advantage of Army Special Forces (ARSOF).

Defense Policy National Security

In the News

Oct 12, 2023

Jeglinskas in Bernardinai on threats to the liberal international order

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On October 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was quoted in Bernardinai analyzing growing instability on the world stage (text in Lithuanian). 

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Oct 12, 2023

Hamas wants the world (and especially Iran) to watch it take Israelis hostage

By Jennifer A. Counter

For Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, high-profile attacks against Israeli targets help to justify continued support from Iran.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Oct 11, 2023

Dailey in Frontline on the Israel-Hamas conflict

By Ann Marie Dailey

On October 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann Marie Dailey was quoted in Frontline discussing how the Israel-Hamas conflict could help the Russian economy in the short-term.

Crisis Management Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 10, 2023

Zysk in The Barent Observer on Finland’s military capabilities

By Katarzyna Zysk

On October 10, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk was quoted in The Barent Observer examining Finland’s Northern Fleet status as a military district.

Europe & Eurasia Northern Europe

In the News

Oct 10, 2023

Eftimiades in South China Morning Post and The Wire China

Nicholas Eftimiades discusses the role of intelligence operations in the strategic competition between the United States and China.

China Intelligence

In the News

Oct 10, 2023

Novak quoted in Sydney Morning Herald on developing Timor-Leste—PRC partnership

On October 9, IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald on the signing of a new Comprehensive Strategic Framework agreement between Timor-Leste and the PRC. Novak explained that the agreement was not a surprise, and in fact “codifies a lot of things that were already happening between the two countries […]

Australia China

In the News

Oct 9, 2023

Lagadec in Tydenikhrot on NATO burden-sharing

By Erwan Lagadec

On October 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Erwan Lagadec was mentioned in an article in Tydenikhrot examining NATO’s two percent threshold (text in Czech).

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Oct 8, 2023

Deni in CNN on Russian attacks against Ukrainian civilians

By John R. Deni

On October 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni joined Laila Harrak in a television interview on CNN to discuss recent Russian attacks on civilians, and the question of U.S. aid to Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Russia

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Townsend in VOA on US downing of Turkish UAV

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On October 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative Senior Advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in VOA discussing the US downing of a Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle (text in Turkish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Stefanini in Radio Free Europe on EU integration efforts

By Stefano Stefanini

On October 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ambassador Stefano Stefanini was quoted in Radio Free Europe discussing the EU’s changing stance on integration in the wake of the war in Ukraine (text in Italian).

Europe & Eurasia European Union

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Michta in RealClearWorld on the lessons the US military should take from Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

On October 4, an article by Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow with the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, was featured in RealClearWorld. The article notes that the United States and its allies and partners need to increase their levels of weapons, munitions, and personnel to properly deter adversaries.

Conflict Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Kroenig and Negrea in National Review on the need for a clear US strategy for Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

On October 5, Matthew Kroenig, vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, and Dan Negrea, senior director of the Freedom and Prosperity Center, were published in National Review. They argue that, while there is still widespread support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia, President Joe Biden needs to outline a clear strategy for the war in […]

Conflict Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Kroenig and Negrea in Politico on the need for a clear US strategy for Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

On October 5, a recent article by Matthew Kroenig, vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, and Dan Negrea, senior director of the Freedom and Prosperity Center, was featured in Politico‘s national security newsletter. Kroenig and Negrea argue that congressional funding for the war in Ukraine is at risk because lawmakers do not see a […]

Conflict Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Bayoumi in Foreign Policy on how the United States has allowed allies to act unlawfully

By Atlantic Council

On October 5, Imran Bayoumi, assistant director with the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, argues in Foreign Policy that the United States has turned a blind eye to the unlawful and violent actions of some of its allies. He contends that Washington should impose consequences on countries that violate international laws and encourage allies to instead go […]

Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Gilbert quoted in RFA on North Korea-related social media fakes

On October 5, Lauren Gilbert was quoted in Radio Free Asia on the proliferation of fake social media content surrounding North Korea on the Internet. Gilbert explained that the mystery of day-to-day life in North Korea is a magnet for Internet creators who seek to draw views by taking advantage of popular curiosity about life […]

Indo-Pacific Internet

In the News

Oct 4, 2023

Kirchberger in Eurasian Times on the Sino-Russian partnership

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 4, a report co-authored by Scowcroft Center on Strategy and Security nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was mentioned in the Eurasian Times analyzing how the Sino-Russian partnership could help China achieve greater sophistication in its submarine production.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 4, 2023

Lagadec in Newsweek on NATO spending levels

By Erwan Lagadec

On October 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Erwan Lagadec was quoted in Newsweek examining NATO allies spending goals and how it impacts Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

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