Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Brzezinski mentioned in Politico on methods to strengthen Baltic energy security

By Ian Brzezinski

On August 4, TSI and Europe Center Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski was mentioned in a Politico article that discussed funding from the US International Development Finance Cooperation for the Three Seas Initiative to bolster Baltic energy security after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Bayoumi in The Globe and Mail and Canadian Forces College discussing Canada’s need for an updated national security strategy

Imran Bayoumi authors an article for The Globe and Mail discussing Canada's imperative for an updated National Security Strategy.

Vershbow in Foreign Policy on Russia’s war in Ukraine

By Alexander Vershbow

On August 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in Foreign Policy discussing further escalation of brutality in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Zysk in BBC on drone technology used in the Black Sea region

By Katarzyna Zysk

On August 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk was quoted in BBC discussing a new form of drone technology gaining momentum in the Black Sea region.

Cynkin in VOA

On August 1, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Cynkin was quoted by VOA Korea in conversation on the trilateral summit at Camp David scheduled for August 18. He explains, “the more we institutionalize this trilateral and have more of a sort of secretariat function to support it and more working level meetings to support it […]

Tantardini in Longitude on the effects of program cancellation

By Atlantic Council

Marco Tantardini discusses the effects of program cancellation on workforce morale

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on Russia’s war of attrition

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On August 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara was quoted in El Heraldo de Mexico arguing that Russia is preparing for a long-term war (text in Spanish).

Tirziu in The New York Sun discussing Modi’s visit to France

By Atlantic Council

On July 14, Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu published an article in The New York Sun on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. She remarks that, in the wake of major riots in France, Modi’s attendance at the Bastille Day parade in Paris underlines how both leaders have been accused of weakening […]

Roberts in The Wire China

On July 30, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Tiff Roberts was featured in The Wire China. According to Roberts, relaxing China’s Hukou system could “unleash an enormous new driving force in China’s economy” and further modernize the country.

Deni in Elcano Royal Institute on NATO burden sharing

By John R. Deni

On July 31, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was quoted in Elcano Royal Institute piece discussing NATO after the Vilnius and the 2% spending target.

Hindrén in Swissinfo discussing hybrid warfare at external borders of the European Union

On July 13, the Transatlantic Security Initiative’s nonresident senior fellow Rasmus Hindrén was quoted in Swissinfo arguing that refugees are part of hybrid warfare that we have been observing for years at various external borders of the European Union in a article discussing implications of the NATO summit in Vilnius for Switzerland.

Novak in NPR and Semafor

On July 26, IPSI and GCH nonresident fellow Parker Novak was featured in NPR for his New Atlanticist piece on Blinken’s visit to Tonga. In this NPR article, Novak is quoted explaining, “It [the United States] needs to continue showing up and demonstrate that it values partnerships with Pacific nations not just because of their […]

Garlauskas quoted extensively in Japanese news

This week, Markus Garlauskas has been quoted extensively in Japanese media following an interview with Kyodo News. He was featured in the following outlets, including but not limited to: 47News, The Tokyo Shimbun, and DAILYSUN, discussing the current state of US-DPRK relations and how we might respond to the situation as it progresses.

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress Podcast: Episode 1

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On July 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch published the first episode of the “Non-State Actress” podcast series in which she interviewed Anastasia Williams, a multiple Emmy-award winning producer and booker for Good Morning America. The Non-State Actress project is made possible by generous support from the German Federal Foreign Office, whom […]

Ullman in United Press International on finding a way to end the war in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

On July 26, Atlantic Council senior advisor Harlan Ullman published an op-ed in United Press International on how the United States must identify possible resolutions to Russia’s war in Ukraine. He advocates for putting together an “Iraq-like study group similar to the George W. Bush initiative in 2006” and argues that—despite the difficulties the Biden […]

Rudder in Semafor

On July 25, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Lieutenant General (Ret.) Steven Rudder was quoted in an article in Semafor about Russia’s and China’s joint military drills in Asia. Rudder explains, “Russia is just not a European and NATO problem […] With Russia at war and now aligned and getting support from China, we now squarely […]