Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Kramer and Vershbow featured in Financial Times as signatories of an open letter on letting Ukraine use Russia’s frozen assets

By Franklin D. Kramer, Alexander Vershbow

On November 2, Transatlantic Security Initiative Distinguished Fellows Franklin D. Kramer and Amb. Alexander Vershbow were mentioned in Financial Times as signatories of an open letter alongside other foreign policy experts on letting Ukraine use Russia’s frozen assets.

Auerswald authors a chapter in new book, Defending NATO’s Northern Flank: Power Projection and Military Operations

By David Auerswald

On November 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Dr. David Auerswald authored chapter 8, “U.S. National Strategy in the Arctic,” in Defending NATO’s Northern Flank: Power Projection and Military Operations, edited by Njord Wegge and Lon Strauss. The book was published by Routledge. Dr. Auerswald’s chapter analyzes the United States evolving approach to military […]

Kerg featured as guest on “Why We Fight ~ 1943” podcast episode

On October 31, IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg was featured on the podcast series, “Why We Fight ~ 1943,” which features members of various branches of the US and foreign militaries to use wars throughout history as a means of informing ongoing conflicts. In this “Bonus Halloween Episode: Zone Troopers (1985),” Kerg and podcast host […]

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on terrorism and the recognition of Hamas as a registered terrorist organization in the US

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On October 31, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote the latest edition of her project “Non-State Actress.” In this edition of Non-State Actress, Maggie Feldman-Piltch published a story that provides a definition of terrorism and historical incidents around the world. In the post, Feldman-Piltch describes the recognition of Hamas as a registered […]

Stefanini in New Tuscia on European attitudes toward the United States

By Stefano Stefanini

On October 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ambassador Stefano Stefanini was interviewed in New Tuscia analyzing the European sentiments about the United States (text in Italian).

Roberts quoted in BBC on Chinese property giant Evergrande

On October 27, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in a BBC article, where he commented on the failing Chinese property giant Evergrande, which is more than $325 billion in debt. Roberts described the nature of the state-run Chinese banking and its role in keeping the company from collapsing entirely. If the […]

Jeglinskas in TV3 on cyberattacks in the Baltic region

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On October 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was quoted in TV3 discussing the Baltic response to the recent cyberattacks on schools in the region (text in Lithuanian).

Kirchberger in Iltalehti on damage to the Balticconnector pipeline

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 29, Scowcroft nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was quoted in Iltalehti analyzing the cause of the damage to the Balticconector (text in Swedish).

Deni in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on US aid to Ukraine

By John R. Deni

On October 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was quoted in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, discussing the future of US aid to Ukraine.

Vershbow in Defence 24 on Ukrainian membership into NATO

By Alexander Vershbow

On October 27, TSI Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Alexander Vershbow was mentioned in Defence 24 in an article evaluating the future of Ukrainian NATO membership (text in Polish).

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in South China Morning Post on Japan’s role in the Israel-Hamas conflict

On October 25, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a South China Morning Post article on Japan’s possible role in defusing the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Although Japan must be delicate with its public statements on the conflict due to its status as a US ally and its dependence on Middle Eastern […]

Kirchberger in Asia Times on China’s submarine industrial base

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 25, Scowcroft nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was mentioned in Asia Times, citing her recent report on China’s submarine industrial base.

Soofer in The National Interest on missile defense

By Atlantic Council

Robert Soofer argues that the US can strengthen its missile defense system by deploying Aegis and THAAD domestically

Zysk in War on the Rocks on Russia’s military posture in the Arctic

By Katarzyna Zysk

On October 24, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk wrote an op-ed in War on the Rocks discussing Russia’s military posture in the Arctic region.