Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

Cynkin quoted in VOA on institutionalizing trilateral cooperation

On August 19, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Cynkin was quoted in VOA Korea on the institutionalization of trilateral cooperation. In praising the success of the recent summit at Camp David,  he specifically points to “the heroic actions of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and the corresponding actions of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to restore […]

McCarthy tapped to lead the US Head of Delegation and Lead Negotiator

By Deborah McCarthy

On August 21, it was announced that Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Deborah McCarthy was designated as the US Head of Delegation and Lead Negotiator for the sixth negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate a UN cybercrime convention.  

Nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts recently spoke to Bloomberg Radio about China’s overall development

On August 21, 2023, nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts spoke with hosts Doug Krizner and Vonnie Quinn on “Bloomberg Daybreak Asia” about China’s overall development. He also discussed a recent Wall Street Journal piece about signs of distress in China’s economy.

Feldman-Piltch featured on CNBC on why Ukraine wants more Western-made weapons

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On August 19, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch was interviewed on CNBC, where she discussed why Ukraine wants more Western-made weapons to aid in the ongoing war. She explained what Ukraine needs to experience a large breakthrough on the battlefield and offered opportunities for additional support from United States and its European […]

Rethinking Stability: Key findings and actionable recommendations

By Will Bennett, Riccardo Vinci, Anca Agachi, and Leah Scheunemann

Based on five private dialogues on three continents, in-depth desk and country research, and discussions with circa 1000 policy makers, academics, practitioners, and conflict-affected citizens, this final paper sets out the project’s key lessons and suggests actionable recommendations for how the field of stabilization can improve.

Imai on Washington Examiner

On August 18, Kyoko Imai was featured in the Washington Examiner regarding the inaugural United States-South Korea-Japan trilateral meeting taking place today at Camp David. She underscored President Biden’s efforts “to institutionalize this partnership so it can withstand changes in domestic politics in all three countries.”

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on building global support for Ukraine

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On August 18, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote the latest edition of her project “Non-State Actress.” In this edition, Feldman-Piltch breaks down why there is a war in Ukraine and why it is important to continue our commitment to Ukraine. The Non-State Actress project is made possible by generous support from […]

Cynkin interviewed by VOA ahead of Trilateral Leaders’ Summit at Camp David

On August 15, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Cynkin was interviewed by VOA Korea ahead of the Camp David Trilateral Summit on August 18. Cynkin explains, “So it’s possible that there’ll be a successor in any of these capitals that could have less affinity for the idea of this trilateral cooperation. I think therefore it’s doubly […]

Kirchberger in Kieler Nachrichten on concerns of Chinese espionage

By Sarah Kirchberger

On August 16, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was interviewed by Kieler Nachrichten in which she discussed cooperation with Chinese scientists and concerns of potential espionage (text in German).  

Nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts quoted in Business Insider on Chinese housing market slump

On August 16, 2023, nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Robert was quoted by Business Insider about how the decline of the Chinese real estate market poses a challenge for the Chinese government.

“Politicization of the Chinese economy” Nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts on Bloomberg Businessweek Podcast

On August 16, 2023, nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts spoke to Bloomberg Businessweek about how Xi Jinping’s “politicization of the Chinese economy” is contributing to China’s economic woes.

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress Podcast: Episode 2

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On August 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch published the second episode of the “Non-State Actress” podcast series in which she interviewed Erica DeKranes—who serves as Councilwoman of Allentown, NJ and a senior resource mobilization officer for Vision Spring—for a conversation on how interconnected the world is and the important role that […]