Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

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 […]

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).

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.

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).

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).

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

Shapiro in TVP World News on threats to the United States

By Stephen Shapiro

On October 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative Senior Advisor Steve Shapiro was interviewed by TVP World News to discuss the economic and political threats facing the United States.

Gilbert interviewed by RFA on possible Japan-North Korea talks

On October 3, Lauren Gilbert spoke with Radio Free Asia regarding recent talks about the potential for a summit between Japan and North Korea. She explained that the Japanese government is heavily invested in resolving the ongoing issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea and that seeking out direct diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang may […]

Jeglinskas in LRT on corruption in the Lithuanian Army

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On October 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was interviewed in LRT to discuss a corruption scandal involving a Lithuanian Army general (text in Lithuanian).

Michel in Turun Sanomat on threats to Finland’s security environment

By Leo Michel

On October 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Leo Michel was interviewed in Turun Sanomat to discuss Finnish warnings of nuclear escalation in Ukraine as well as Finnish accession into NATO (text in Finnish).

Rudder mentioned in Taipei Times

On October 2, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Lieutenant General Steven Rudder was mentioned in a Taipei Times article on the annual US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference, held this week in Virginia. The article identified LtGen. Rudder as one of several high-profile figures in the US defense and military community expected to be in attendance.

Vershbow named a Perry World House Foreign Affairs and Policy Expert in Daily Pennsylvania

By Alexander Vershbow

On October 2, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow, Ambassador Alexander Vershbow, was named a Perry World House foreign affairs and policy expert.