Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Cynkin quoted in VOA regarding Republican presidential candidates’ North Korea policy

On September 18, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin spoke to VOA Korea about Republican presidential candidates’ stances on North Korea. He explained that it is too early on the campaign trail to predict how candidates would direct North Korea policy if elected, as candidates are focusing mostly on domestic policy at this stage.

Cynkin interviewed by Yonhap News on intelligence approaches to Russia-North Korea partnership

On September 17, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin was quoted in Yonhap News. Cynkin suggested that the United States may benefit from declassifying and disclosing more information related to trade activity between North Korea and Russia, as it did with intelligence on Russian military action prior to the invasion of Ukraine. He explained that […]

Cynkin appears on VOA “Washington Talk” weekly program

On September 16, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin appeared on VOA Korea’s weekly program, “Washington Talk,” regarding the recent meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He described the North Korean-Russian partnership as an “unholy alliance” and a “marriage of convenience,” particularly as it pertains to nuclear issues, […]

Vershbow featured in Carnegie Europe discussing containment strategy vis-à-vis Russia

By Alexander Vershbow

On September 19, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow’s New Atlanticist op-ed about containment strategy vis-à-vis Russia was mentioned in Carnegie Europe discussing Germany’s silence on how Europe should deal with an expansionist Russia. 

Garlauskas appears as a guest on Brussels Sprouts

On September 15, Markus Garlauskas spoke on an episode of Brussels Sprouts, a transatlantic security-focused podcast. In this episode, titled “The New Authoritarian Axis: Russian Relations with North Korea and Iran,” Garlauskas discussed the recent Putin-Kim summit and the concerning implications of this developing relationship for containing North Korea’s WMD programs. He also addressed the […]

Zeneli featured in Voice of America on the recent round of negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina

By Alexander Vershbow

On September 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli was quoted in Voice of America on the recent round of Brussels negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina and arguing that the talks leave uncertain prospects for real progress (text in Serbian). 

Zeneli featured in Radio Evropa e Lirë on recent high-level dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo

By Valbona Zeneli

On September 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli was interviewed by Radio Evropa e Lirë arguing that the recent high-level talks between the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo was a missed opportunity (text in Albanian).

Hammes speaks about new DoD initiative on The Japan Times

By Atlantic Council

Thomas Hammes discusses the importance of allied cooperation in regards to a new initiative to combat Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific.

Punaro on Fox Business

By Atlantic Council

Arnold Punaro reflects on the September 11th attacks and discusses military preparedness.

Cynkin interviewed by VOA on recent Putin-Kim summit

On September 12, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin was quoted in VOA Korea for his insights on the recent Putin-Kim summit. He was also featured in broadcasts by VOA Korea on September 12 and VOA Russia on September 13, explaining that “this meeting is a reaction to the isolation that the two countries, Russia […]

Bayoumi in The Globe and Mail on rethinking Canada’s climate disaster response

Imran Bayoumi authors an article for The Globe and Mail discussing Canada's need for a separate agency mandated to manage climate disaster response.

Garlauskas quoted in War on the Rocks

On September 12, Markus Garlauskas’ analysis was referenced in War on the Rocks regarding his recently published report on simultaneous conflicts and limited nuclear attacks. In particular, the article cited one of the report’s key assertions: that “the likelihood of a two-front conflict is … worth serious consideration and accommodation.”

Stefanini featured in Formiche on the end of the “cooperative” G20

By Stefano Stefanini

On September 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini wrote an op-ed for Formiche arguing that the New Delhi Summit marks the end of the “cooperative” G20 (text in Italian). 

Townsend featured in Foreign Policy on Ukraine’s strike on Russian port in occupied Crimea

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On September 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Foreign Policy arguing that the Ukrainian strike on Russia’s home port in occupied Crimea is a psychological blow.

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on China’s asymmetric capabilities in the naval domain

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On September 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara authored an op-ed in El Heraldo de Mexico on China’s asymmetric capabilities in the naval domain (text in Spanish). 

Jeglinskas featured in delfi.lt on NATO’s response to a Russian drone landing in Romania

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On September 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was quoted in delfi.lt commenting on NATO’s response to the Russian drone falling in Romania (text in Lithuanian).