Scowcroft Center in the News

Rudder quoted by Military.com on Air Force Osprey crash

On August 7, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Steven Rudder was quoted in a Military.com article discussing the findings of an investigation into the Air Force Osprey crash off the coast of Japan in November 2023. 

Kroenig and Garlauskas published in Foreign Policy on risk of simultaneous conflicts with China and North Korea

On August 6, Matthew Kroenig and Markus Garlauskas published an article in Foreign Policy discussing the escalating risk of simultaneous US conflicts with China and North Korea. The article emphasized that a conflict over Taiwan would likely expand to involve North Korea, pulling the Korean Peninsula into a broader regional war. They stressed the need […]

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in Business Insider on Japan’s strategic review

On August 4, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in Business Insider regarding Japan’s strategic review. He addressed challenges like recruitment issues in the Japan Self-Defense Forces and suggested that while expanding and integrating the reserve force could be a solution, this would require legal adjustments and civilian cooperation. 

Roberts quoted in VOA on Chinese Communist Party’s control over public discourse

On August 3, GCH/IPSI nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in VOA regarding the disappearance of Chinese commentator Hu Xijin from social media after a controversial post. Roberts explained that this incident underscores the Chinese Communist Party’s increasing control over public discourse, particularly as the economy faces growing challenges. He explained that the […]

Garlauskas in Newsmax on Russia-China joint bomber flights near Alaska

On July 31, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in Newsmax discussing the recent joint bomber flights near Alaska conducted by China and Russia. Garlauskas emphasized that this collaboration is part of a broader trend of escalating military operations by the two countries and warned of the potential security threats they pose.

Kerg published by US Naval Institute on collegial leadership

This month, IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg co-authored an article in the US Naval Institute’s Proceedings magazine titled, “Collegial Leadership: Leading as a Staff Officer.” The article discusses the importance of collegial leadership within the Marine Corps, highlighting the need for collaboration and influence rather than command authority when leading as a staff officer.

Agachi for Modern War Institute on the future of NATO crisis prevention and management

By Anca Agachi

On July 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident fellow Anca Agachi wrote an article for the Modern War Institute on NATO’s crisis prevention and management.

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in Defense News on US military command revamp in Japan

On July 27, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in Defense News regarding US plans to revamp its military command in Japan as part of deepening bilateral defense ties.

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in South China Morning Post on US military command upgrade in Japan

On July 27, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in South China Morning Post regarding the US military command upgrade in Japan. He emphasized that this upgrade is a crucial move to strengthen US-Japan relations and ensure regional stability.

Zysk quoted in Foreign Policy on the evolution of the Norwegian military

By Katarzyna Zysk

On July 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk was quoted in Foreign Policy discussing the transformation of Norway’s military.