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Blog Post

Oct 14, 2022

State of the Order: Assessing September 2022

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

Belarus China

Transcript

Oct 12, 2022

How the US can prepare to deter China and defend Taiwan in the 2020s

By Atlantic Council

Michèle Flournoy discussed how the United States can maintain a credible deterrent against China in the next decade and beyond as part of the Atlantic Council’s Forward Defense Forum.

China Conflict

New Atlanticist

Oct 11, 2022

Taiwan shows how winning the semiconductor race takes more than money

By Chun-Chao Lin

To match East Asian leaders in chip manufacturing, the US will have to improve its education system and learn from processes down to the factory floor.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 11, 2022

Warrick on TRT World regarding Russian reversals in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

TRT World hosts Thomas Warrick to discuss possibility of Russian nuclear use in Ukraine

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Oct 11, 2022

Kroenig’s “Memo to the President” quoted in New York Times

By Atlantic Council

New York Times opinion piece cites Matthew Kroenig on responding to a possible nuclear escalation by Russia.

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Oct 11, 2022

Kroenig on CNBC

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig appears on CNBC to discuss North Korean missile test.

Indo-Pacific Korea

In the News

Oct 7, 2022

Aoki quoted in Bloomberg on Kim Jong Un’s Silence

On October 6, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Naoko Aoki was quoted in a Bloomberg article titled, “Kim Jong Un’s Silence as Missiles Fly Shows Strategy Shift.” In a conversation on North Korea’s silence on recent tests as it focuses on advancing its goal of a credible nuclear strike, Aoki explained, “The big picture here is […]

Korea Missile Defense

In the News

Oct 6, 2022

Roberts featured in the Financial Times on the Chinese Economy

On October 5, IPSI Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts appeared in a Financial Times article, “Xi Jinping’s last chance to revive the Chinese economy.” According to Roberts, Xi Jinping has slowed social reform to preserve party control. However, Roberts concludes that without course correction and economic reform, China will struggle to achieve high-income status as […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 5, 2022

Aoki Comments on North Korean Missile Launch in VOA

On October 4, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Naoko Aoki appeared in VOA clip, “US, Japan, South Korea Condemn North Korean Missile Launch.” She confirms that North Korea is trying to take advantage of the United States’ shifted focus on the war in Ukraine. Aoki explains that this consequently provides North Korea some room to pursue […]

Indo-Pacific Korea

In the News

Oct 4, 2022

Scheunemann in Teles Relay: Ukraine’s application and prospects for NATO membership (in French)

On October 4, Leah Scheunemann was quoted in Teles Relay discussing Ukraine’s application and prospects for NATO membership (text in French).

Europe & Eurasia France

In the News

Oct 3, 2022

Eftimiades quoted in South China Morning Post regarding the conviction of a Chinese spy

By Atlantic Council

South China Morning Post quotes Nicholas Eftimiades regarding the conviction of a US Army Reservist as a Chinses "illegal agent."

China Indo-Pacific

In the News

Oct 3, 2022

Tantardini article regarding on-orbit refueling published in Longitude

By Atlantic Council

Longitude publishes an article by Marco Tantardini on the benefits and opportunities presented by on-orbit refueling.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 3, 2022

Kroenig quoted in Los Angeles Times regarding Putin’s nuclear threats

By Atlantic Council

LA Times quotes Matthew Kroenig regarding Putin's nuclear threats.

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Oct 3, 2022

Zysk in the Barents Observer: Russia’s deployment of nuclear bombers to the Kola Peninsula

On October 3, TSI NRSF Katarzyna Zysk was quoted in the Barents Observer discussing the implications of Russia’s deployment of seven strategic nuclear bombers to the Kola Peninsula near Russia’s border with Norway and Finland.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Oct 2, 2022

Stefanini in the Week: EU implications after the Italian elections

On October 2, TSI NRSF Stefano Stefanini was quoted in the Week discussing the implications for the EU of the Italian elections.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Sep 30, 2022

Zelenskyy is pushing for fast-track NATO membership. Does Ukraine have a fighting chance to join the club?

By Atlantic Council experts

Experts from our Transatlantic Security Initiative break down NATO's response to the Ukrainian president's surprise move.

Conflict NATO

Hybrid Conflict Project

Sep 30, 2022

How the US can focus its fight against foreign influence operations

By Jennifer A. Counter

Understanding exactly what US adversaries plan to do in the information space is vital to building domestic defenses.

Conflict Cybersecurity

New Atlanticist

Sep 29, 2022

Russia’s military isn’t ready for an escalation. Ukraine and its partners can exploit that.

By Irina Plaks

Russia’s current policies will inevitably lead to tensions within the country and problems with force quality.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Sep 29, 2022

Vershbow in the New Yorker on the nature of the conflict between the United States and Russia

On September 29, TSI Distinguished Fellow Amb. Alexander Vershbow was quoted in an article in the New Yorker discussing the nature of the conflict between the United States and Russia.

Conflict Russia

In the News

Sep 28, 2022

Kroenig’s “Memo to the President” quoted in France 24

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig's Memo to the President quoted in France 24

Europe & Eurasia Nuclear Deterrence

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