Scowcroft Center Commentary, Analysis, & Reports

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 […]

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 […]