Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Tirziu in the National Interest discussing thawing US-China relations

On July 24, Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu and Amy K. Mitchell co-authored a National Interest piece opining that Washington’s efforts to “thaw” strained relations with Beijing is inadvertently emboldening the CCP’s coercive and malign endeavors. The pair detail Europe’s shifting foreign policy in regard to the CCP, citing numerous European officials’ and institutions’ stance of simultaneously […]

Cheverton in War on the Rocks on enhancing allied defense cooperation

Deborah Cheverton identifies the three main areas in US defense strategy to improve integrated deterrence and US-allied cooperation.

Atlantic Council Experts React used as basis for South Korean news service article

On July 21, South Korea’s Yonhap News Service used our Experts React on Korean nuclear issues as the basis for an entire article, including quotes from FD senior fellow Rob Soofer, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin, and IPSI nonresident fellow Jessica Taylor.

Garlauskas in USA Today and The Hill

On July 20, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in USA Today on US soldier Travis King who was detained by North Korea after fleeing across the border from US military law enforcement authorities. On July 18, Garlauskas explained in an article for The Hill that “Unfortunately, U.S. citizens detained in North Korea are typically used by […]

Doyle and Deni in Defense One on NATO’s defense on the eastern flank

By Gabriela R. A. Doyle, John R. Deni

On July 20, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident fellow Gabriela R. A. Doyle and Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni authored an op-ed in Defense One that examines NATO’s defense on the eastern flank and the improvements needed to strengthen the alliance’s deterrence and force posture.

Allen in the Wall Street Journal on US efforts to simultaneously deter Russia and China

On July 18, Michael Allen and Connor Pfeiffer co-authored a Wall Street Journal piece making the case for the United States’ ability to simultaneously counter Russia and China. Citing the US’ strengthened defense industrial base, partly bolstered by the war in Ukraine, the pair contend that the US is equipped to both provide continued support […]

Roberts in the Missoulian

On July 18, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts published a piece in the Missoulian on China’s economic coercion. This article is based on his interview with US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel. Roberts emphasizes the importance of finding a unified approach in the face of coercion.

Kroenig in Foreign Policy on Machiavelli’s Art of War

On July 16, Scowcroft Vice President and Director Matthew Kroenig was featured in Foreign Policy’s 2023 Summer Reading List, recommending Niccolò Machiavelli’s Art of War. Despite it being published in the 16th century, Kroenig argues that it has contemporary relevance in its discussion of emerging technologies that will revolutionize security, militaries, and war. After all, […]

Kroenig in Marketplace discussing the recent defense bill

On July 14, Scowcroft Vice President and Director Matthew Kroenig was featured in Marketplace discussing the House of Representatives’ recent authorization of an $886 billion defense bill. Kroenig argues that, atypical of most defense bills, the 2023 bill includes various amendments and provisions pertaining to social issues that are completely unrelated to defense or security.

Kroenig and Ashford debate the potential of NATO membership for Ukraine

On July 14, Foreign Policy published its biweekly "It's Debatable" column featuring Scowcroft Center Vice President and Senior Director Matthew Kroenig and Emma Ashford assessing the latest news in international affairs.

Tantardini in Longitude on the future of human spaceflight

By Atlantic Council

Marco Tantardini discusses the future of human spaceflight.

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on Senate holds on military confirmations

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On July 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote the latest edition of her project “Non-State Actress.” In this edition, Feldman-Piltch explained what it means when a single Senator holds up all military confirmations and promotions and the implications for American governance. The Non-State Actress project is made possible by generous support […]

Imai on CNBC

On July 12, Kyoko Imai was interviewed by CNBC Asia to discuss Japan’s participation in the NATO Summit and subsequent EU-Japan Summit. She argues that while some question Europe’s ability to juggle both the war in Ukraine and an Indo-Pacific strategy, all existing and potential conflicts have global ramifications.

Binnendijk featured in The Washington Times on the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius

By Hans Binnendijk

On July 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Hans Binnendijk was quoted in The Washington Times, discussing 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius and how to enhance NATO deterrence along its front line with Russia. 

Jeglinskas featured in Metro News on the NATO Vilnius summit and Russia’s war in Ukraine

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On July 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was interviewed in Metro News, in which he discussed the 2023 NATO Summit outcomes and Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.