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In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Report by Garlauskas and Gilbert in Reuters and BNN

On November 13, IPSI’s recent report on deterrence in Korea by Markus Garlauskas and Lauren Gilbert was referenced in a Reuters article on the updating of US-South Korea deterrence strategy. The report was also highlighted in a BNN article discussing the implications of geopolitical shifts for global tourism markets.  

China Crisis Management

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Ackerman featured on NPR

By Atlantic Council

Elliot Ackerman stresses the importance of memorials in order to better reintegrate veterans back into American society.

Middle East Terrorism

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Feldman-Piltch in Washington Post at the March for Israel demonstration

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On November 14, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch was interviewed by the Washington Post to discuss her views on the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The Non-State Actress project is made possible by generous support from the German Federal Foreign Office, whom we […]

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 13, 2023

Dahl in Dagens Industri on Sweden’s future in NATO and involvement within the North Atlantic Alliance

By Ann-Sofie Dahl

On November 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann Sofie Dahl wrote an article for Dagens Industri analyzing Sweden’s role in NATO once it joins the Alliance (text in Swedish).

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Nov 13, 2023

Zysk in VG on the state of Ukraine’s counteroffensive

By Katarzyna Zysk

On November 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk was quoted in VG on the state of Ukraine’s counteroffensive as part of its ongoing campaign to liberate the occupied territories (text in Norwegian).  

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 11, 2023

Jeglinskas featured in LRT following his campaign announcement for president of Lithuania

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On November 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was mentioned in LRT after he announced his bid for president of Lithuania (text in Lithuanian).  

Elections Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Garlauskas’ analysis of East Asia simultaneous conflicts mentioned in Korea JoongAng Daily

On November 9, Markus Garlauskas’ analysis of simultaneous conflict scenarios in East Asia was referenced in a Korea JoongAng Daily article by retired Admiral Choi Yoon-hee, former chairman of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. The article argues that the United States’ allies must build up their own capacity for defense and avoid relying solely […]

China Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Taylor quoted in Wall Street Journal on Hamas attack implications for South Korea

On November 9, IPSI nonresident fellow Jessica Taylor was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on the implications of the Hamas attack for the state of South Korea’s border security. She explained that South Korea, in coordination with US forces stationed on the peninsula, should focus on deterring North Korean missiles by effectively communicating the […]

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Kroenig debates Washington’s influence in the Israel-Hamas war in Foreign Policy

By Atlantic Council

On November 10, 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 debate whether the United States is using all of its leverage in the war in the […]

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Grundman in The Economist

Economist cites Steve Grundman on defense innovation and the Atlantic Council's Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Nov 9, 2023

Jokowi comes to Washington with a sensitive yet promising to-do list

By Parker Novak

The Indonesian president, an infrequent overseas traveler, is expected to meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House on November 13.

Indo-Pacific Politics & Diplomacy
A general view of fire assault drill at an undisclosed location in North Korea March 10, 2023, in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Credit: KCNA via REUTERS

Report

Nov 9, 2023

Deterrence is crumbling in Korea: How we can fix it

By Markus Garlauskas, Lauren D. Gilbert

Conventional wisdom in the United States holds that deterrence in Korea is strong, but this widespread confidence is based on a backward look at long-standing assumptions that are no longer tenable, along with rapidly shifting politico-military conditions. This report explains the urgent actions required to get ahead of these changes and maintain effective deterrence.

China Indo-Pacific

In the News

Nov 8, 2023

Soofer speaks at Project Atom report launch

By Atlantic Council

Robert Soofer and co-authors introduce the Project Atom report, discussing possible changes in US nuclear policy and posture.

Arms Control China

In the News

Nov 7, 2023

Jeglinskas featured in News Radio (Žinių radijas) on the relevance of NATO

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On November 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas discussed the relevance of NATO on News Radio (Žinių radijas) (Lithuanian).

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 7, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on Hamas’s military infrastructure

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On November 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara authored an article in El Heraldo de México that discussed how Hamas’ military infrastructure is related to Palestinian civilian infrastructure (text in Spanish).

Middle East Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Nov 6, 2023

How to keep NATO relevant into 2024 and beyond

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas, Zelma Sergejeva

As the 2024 Washington Summit gets closer, allies should stand up for freedom, ensure continuous support to Ukraine, and credibly boost their defense spending and capabilities.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Nov 5, 2023

Jeglinskas featured in Delfi.lt as one of nominees for upcoming president elections in Lithuania

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On November 5, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was mentioned on Delfi.lt as one of nominees for upcoming president elections in Lithuania (text in Lithuanian).

Elections Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 3, 2023

Roberts quoted in RFA and VOA on passing of former Chinese premier

On November 2, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in a Radio Free Asia article on the passing of former Chinese premier Li Keqiang. Roberts explained that Li likely received a great deal of sympathy from the Chinese people due to a popular perception that he was invested in improving the lives […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 3, 2023

Ignac interviewed by Voice of America on Montenegro’s elections

On November 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by Voice of America on how Montenegro’s new government is perceived in the United States and what can be expected from the new government (source in Croatian).

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Cynkin quoted in VOA on US extended deterrence in Korea

On November 1, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Tom Cynkin was interviewed by Voice of America Korea to provide counterarguments against a joint report by the RAND Corporation and Asan Institute for Policy Studies, which called for the redeployment of US tactical nuclear weapons to the Korean Peninsula to help prevent North Korean nuclear threats. He […]

Indo-Pacific Korea

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