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Issue Brief

Jun 29, 2026

Europe’s no-panic playbook for a radically different US foreign policy

By Hans Binnendijk, James J. Townsend Jr.

How should the United States' allies, particularly in Europe, adapt to this new reality in US foreign policy?

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Dispatches

Jun 29, 2026

European allies can boost NATO unity at the Ankara summit by accelerating eastern flank deterrence

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

The allies should agree to station full-strength combat brigades in each of the Baltic states to deter possible Russian aggression.

Eastern Europe NATO

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 27, 2026

Braw in POLITICO on public-private partnerships to defend against hybrid attacks

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in POLITICO on how governments could benefit from further collaboration with the private sector to prevent hybrid attacks.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Event Recap

Jun 26, 2026

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: Expect deals in Ankara, plus a sharp message to Moscow

By Katherine Golden

Rutte spoke at an Atlantic Council Front Page event, arguing that the Ankara summit could wind up “even more important” than last year’s in The Hague.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

Dispatches

Jun 23, 2026

How European NATO allies are stepping up, by the numbers

By Kristen Taylor, Matt Trunkey

Expect NATO leadership to focus on three main issues: defense spending, defense industrial production, and aid to Ukraine.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

Dispatches

Jun 22, 2026

Who’s to blame for the UK’s high turnover of prime ministers?

By Philippe Dickinson, Charles Lichfield

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation again raises questions about whether the current difficulty lies in the candidate, the country, or the system.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

Dispatches

Jun 22, 2026

The Ankara summit is an opportunity for NATO to ramp up engagement with its southern neighborhood

By Jason Davidson, Matt Trunkey

The Alliance can use the upcoming summit in Turkey to advance four policies that will help it increase its security along its south.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 21, 2026

Braw in The Sunday Post on ‘phoney’ conflict with Russia

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 21, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in an article by The Sunday Post discussing whether NATO is already at war with Russia.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Issue Brief

Jun 18, 2026

The case for a US Northeast Asia Command

By Christopher Lee, Ben Blane, and Markus Garlauskas

To maximize its deterrent and warfighting effectiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, the United States must reform its military command-and-control structure in Northeast Asia.

Arms Control East Asia

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 18, 2026

Braw in DW News on the disappearance of Anatol Kotau

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 18, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by DW News to discuss the disappearance of Lukashenko critic, Anatol Kotau, in Russian territorial waters.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Dispatches

Jun 17, 2026

NATO’s southern flank is exposed. Portugal can help fortify it.

By Randi Charno Levine

The Alliance was not designed to focus only on its easter flank. Vulnerabilities to NATO’s south are accumulating faster than strategy is adapting.

Maritime Security NATO

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 17, 2026

Braw in Financial Times on the threat of private subsea cables

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in Financial Times on how American hyperscalers are creating a national security risk for other countries be building their own subsea cables.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 17, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on the effects of the uncertainty of the Iran ceasefire on shipping

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in Foreign Policy on how the uncertainty of the Trump administration’s ceasefire in Iran has not alleviated the constraints on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Maritime Security Middle East

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 16, 2026

Braw in [Re]Group on how a new United Nations Secretary General will inherit the problem of protecting undersea infrastructure

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 16, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured on [Re]Group to discuss what a new United Nations Secretary General can do to protect critical undersea infrastructure.

Critical Infrastructure Policy

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jun 16, 2026

Braw in France24 on a joint British-French mission to restart shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

By Elisabeth Braw

On June 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in France 24 about a joint British-French mission to help restart shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Maritime Security Middle East

Dispatches

Jun 12, 2026

The United States needs more amphibious ships at the ready

By Caleb Eames, Amy Cowley

A combined Amphibious Ready Group and Marine Expeditionary Unit bring a tremendous capability, but only if there are enough ships available.

Maritime Security Security & Defense

AfricaSource

Jun 12, 2026

Somalia is the dark horse in US defense and economic strategy

By Maureen Farrell, Rose Keravuori

US policymakers have long viewed Somalia primarily through a counterterrorism lens. But as major maritime supply routes come under strain, its position along key sea lanes is reshaping its geopolitical relevance—and external actors like Turkey are already moving to capitalize.

Africa Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 12, 2026

Kroenig interviewed on BBC on Iran negotiations

By Atlantic Council

On June 11, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed on BBC about ongoing negotiations with Iran.

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

Dispatches

Jun 11, 2026

Don’t wait for a disaster to develop strong US counter-drone capabilities

By Peter Gautier

Security around the World Cup only underscores the need for wider efforts to ensure safety against the increasing risks from drones.

Drones Security & Defense

Issue Brief

Jun 11, 2026

To stop Chinese dual-use battery dominance, the United States and South Korea need to team up

By Joseph Webster, Alvin Camba, Emily E. Kim

Should China establish a global monopoly across battery supply chains, the military, strategic, and commercial implications for the US-ROK alliance will be profound.

China Critical Minerals
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