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In the News

Jun 7, 2023

Jeglinskas in Žinių radijas on the Ukrainian counteroffensive

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On June 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was interviewed in Žinių radijas discussing Ukraine’s counteroffensive (text in Lithuanian).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 7, 2023

Skaluba and Townsend in Foreign Policy on Sweden’s bid to join NATO

By James J. Townsend Jr., Christopher Skaluba

On June 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative (TSI) Director Christopher Skaluba and TSI Senior Advisor Jim Townsend were quoted in Foreign Policy discussing Sweden’s push to fast-track delayed NATO bid.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jun 7, 2023

Hooker in Romanian government press releases

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

On June 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Richard Hooker was mentioned in press releases from the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Romanian Ministry of National Defense for leading the Atlantic Council delegation in a meetings with these respective ministries. During this trip, Hooker was mentioned in a press release from the […]

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jun 7, 2023

Export controls: A surprising key to strengthening UK-US military collaboration

By Deborah Cheverton

US allies have been quietly frustrated for decades about the indiscriminate and extraterritorial application of export controls, in particular the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Arms Control Defense Industry

In the News

Jun 6, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo in Mexico

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On June 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara authored an article in El Heraldo de México discussing Mexican government’s report on its military posture (text in Spanish).

Security & Defense United States and Canada

In the News

Jun 6, 2023

Nurkin featured in Nextgov/FCW

On June 2, IPSI and FD Nonresident Senior Fellow Tate Nurkin and his coauthored report on the electrification of US military vehicles were featured in Nextgov/FCW.

Security & Defense United States and Canada

In the News

Jun 6, 2023

Kroenig and Ashford debate the role of the US in European Security

On June 2, 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.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jun 5, 2023

Roberts in SCMP

On June 5, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was featured in the South China Morning Post. Roberts shares his thoughts on the challenges facing China’s goal of yuan internationalization. He explains, “The biggest single obstacle to that goal is not just the entrenched role of the US dollar, but also key is Beijing’s […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 5, 2023

Alden discusses US-EU relations to commemorate Europe Day

On May 9, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative nonresident senior fellow Alexander Alden was hosted by the Rome-based Center for American Studies to discuss United States-European Union relations on the occasion of “Europe Day”.

Europe & Eurasia Italian

In the News

Jun 3, 2023

Deni in Iowa Public Radio on security guarantees for Ukraine

By John R. Deni

On June 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was interviewed in Iowa Public Radio discussing the future security guarantees for Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 1, 2023

Vershbow in The Washington Post on security guarantees for Ukraine

By Alexander Vershbow

On June 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in The Washington Post discussing long-term deterrence and security guarantees for Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Issue Brief

Jun 1, 2023

Autonomy and asymmetry: The future of Norway’s defense 2022-2042

By August Cole

August Cole provides an in-depth examination of Norway's potential defense strategies, the implications of autonomous drones and artificial intelligence, and the necessary transformation of military norms in response to the threats from Russia and beyond.

Defense Policy Eastern Europe

New Atlanticist

Jun 1, 2023

China stands to gain from a weakened Russia. The West should prepare now.

By Andrew A. Michta

A protracted war of attrition in Ukraine serves Beijing’s interests in that it will lead to the long-term weakening of Russia, thereby fundamentally shifting the Sino-Russian power balance in China’s favor.

China Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

May 31, 2023

Will the debt ceiling deal mean less for homeland security?

By Thomas S. Warrick

Congress needs to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security has the resources it needs to defend the nation against nonmilitary threats.

Cybersecurity National Security

In the News

May 31, 2023

Garlauskas in Quartz

On May 30, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in Quartz on North Korean satellites: “Some of the things that North Korea is trying to do…things like ICBMs and [missiles with several warheads]—you’re talking about technology that’s over 50 years old.”

Korea Security & Defense

In the News

May 30, 2023

Kroenig in Foreign Policy analyzing Niccolò Machiavelli’s views on democracy

On May 27, Scowcroft Vice President and Director Matthew Kroenig penned an article for Foreign Policy assessing the efficacy of democracy and autocracy by invoking the international relations perspectives of renowned diplomat and author Niccolò Machiavelli. While Machiavelli is most famous for The Prince, a “guidebook for dictators,” his perspectives were best conveyed in Discourses […]

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 30, 2023

Roberts in DW

On May 29, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in DW regarding export control measures on semiconductor trade with China and whether such measures could backfire. Roberts explains that “US companies can apply for special licenses and if their applications are approved, they can continue to sell semiconductors or presumably semiconductor manufacturing […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

May 29, 2023

Stefanini featured in Deutsche Welle addressing the “Belt and Road” initiative and Italy’s participation

By Stefano Stefanini

On May 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini was quoted in Deutsche Welle addressing the “Belt and Road” initiative and why it is impossible for Italy, as an ally of the United States, to continue to participate in it. 

Italy NATO

In the News

May 27, 2023

Agachi interviewed by TVR Info on Western unity and resolve before NATO Summit (in Romanian)

On February 3, Anca was interviewed by TVR Info on Western unity and resolve at the current moment in Russia's war in Ukraine and expectations for the upcoming NATO Vilnius Summit (video in Romanian).

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

May 27, 2023

Dahl featured in Folkbladet discussing Sweden’s NATO membership

By Ann-Sofie Dahl

On May 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann-Sofie Dahl was quoted in Folkbladet discussing how Sweden’s NATO membership now depends not so much on Sweden as on the United States (text in Swedish).  

Indo-Pacific NATO

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