Scowcroft Center in the News

Deni in Foreign Policy on Ukraine and its place in NATO

By John R. Deni

On May 19, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John R. Deni wrote an op-ed in Foreign Policy, discussing the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO.

Imai on POLITICO

On May 19, Kyoko Imai was quoted in Politico regarding the ongoing G7 summit. Imai explains, “The existing nuclear security architecture is being shaken.” She adds that, “The war in Ukraine has clearly shown that regional crises have global ramifications.”

Quirk in Just Security on adapting the US strategy towards hybrid regimes

On May 17, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Patrick Quirk co-authored a piece for Just Security on the importance of developing a US strategy towards hybrid regimes that promotes US interests whilst remaining steadfast in the US’ commitments to democratic values.

Cynkin in The Wall Street Journal, Politico, and Nikkei Asia

On May 17, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Tom Cynkin was featured in Nikkei Asia and Politico, both regarding the G-7 summit. In Politico, he discusses the potential for a joint statement denouncing political coercion, explaining, “The question is how far can the Europeans be nudged towards something that’s stronger, that has more teeth as a […]

Vershbow in Altinget discussing three priorities for NATO’s Vilnius summit

By Alexander Vershbow

On May 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in Altinget discussing three priorities for NATO’s Vilnius summit (in Swedish). 

Alden in Formiche discussing Speaker McCarthy’s visit to Rome

On May 3, in Formiche, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative nonresident senior fellow Alexander Alden’s commented on Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s visit to Rome, emphasizing the expectation that Italy will rescind its participation in the PRC’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Kroenig in Politico on Niccolo Machiavelli

By Atlantic Council

On May 10, Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig’s interview on School of War was featured as “brain food” in Politico‘s “Global Insider” newsletter. In the interview, Kroenig and podcast host Aaron MacLean discussed Niccolo Machiavelli’s place in history, his contributions to strategic thinking, and his relevance to modern politics, including to the “bullishness” of […]

Imai in The Diplomat

On May 12, Kyoko Imai authored an article, “Momentum Building in the Japan-South Korea Partnership,” for The Diplomat. She argues that Asia’s two leading democracies must put their historical differences aside to advance mutual interests and counter shared challenges. Imai emphasizes that this will require robust bilateral economic and security cooperation through a whole-of-country approach […]

Brzezinski and Vershbow in Center for a New American Security on recommendations for NATO’s defense and deterrence posture

By Ian Brzezinski, Alexander Vershbow

On May 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Ian Brzezinski and distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow joined Center for a New American Security to discuss their latest memo laying out new recommendations for NATO’s defense and deterrence posture.