Insight & Impact

Ignac in RealClearDefense on the new EU Defense Commissioner

On September 23, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac published an article in RealClearDefense on the appointment of the first EU Defense Commissioner and the need for alignment of the EU defense ambitions with NATO.

Michta for Le Figaro on the United States’ interest in protecting Europe from authoritarian influence

On September 27, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, was quoted in a Le Figaro article titled “It is in America’s vital interest not to let an aggressive power dominate Europe.” He argues that is critical for the United States to support European security architecture to prevent the alliance of […]

Michta for Atlantic Council on the United States supporting NATO allies meeting and exceeding defense spending levels

On October 1, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative published a New Atlanticist piece for the Atlantic Council titled “The US should help NATO allies that help themselves.” It argued that the United States should work more closely with and reward allies that spend more money on defense, shoulder the risk […]

Soofer interviewed on CNBC-TV18 about change in Russia’s nuclear posture

By Atlantic Council

On Friday, September 27, Forward Defense Senior Fellow Dr. Robert Soofer was interviewed by host Parikshit Luthra as part of a panel on Indian television network CNBC-TV18 to discuss the change in Russia’s nuclear posture. Dr. Soofer asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear rhetoric is aimed at deterring NATO countries from providing long-range weapons […]

Michta in RealClearDefense on rebuilding the United States’ reputation as a global power

On September 27, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, published an article in RealClearDefense titled “A Crisis of Competence.” He discussed the Global War on Terror (GWOT) post 9/11 and various conflicts post-Cold War in which the United States has invested resources. He argued that the United States must rebuild […]

Chilton in Air & Space Forces Magazine on advancing US counterspace capabilities

By Atlantic Council

On September 18, Forward Defense distinguished fellow General Kevin Chilton, USAF (ret.) spoke with Air & Space Forces Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Tobias Naegele about the need for the United States to develop advanced counterspace capabilities. During the recorded conversation, Chilton argued that these capabilities are necessary in order to pose a credible threat to adversary space […]

Irdi featured in News18 on India’s aspirations to become a global power

By Beniamino Irdi

On September 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was featured in News18 discussing India’s attempts to achieve truly global influence.

Stephen Rodriguez on Nexus Interview on defense technology

On August 21, Stephen Rodriguez, Senior Advisor at Forward Defense and Director of FD’s Commission on Software-Defined Warfare, interviewed with Applied Intuition Defense at the Nexus 24 symposium. Rodriguez spoke on challenges and innovations in the defense technology sector, including on public-private sector relations, investment, and business practices.

Beniamino Irdi featured in Formiche on the Rai case and Italy’s stance towards Russia

By Beniamino Irdi

On August 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi wrote an article in Formiche discussing how Rai’s decision to recall journalists back to Italy illustrates the stance Italian organizations have taken towards maintaining relations with Russia.

McCue co-authors chapter in edited volume on US and Indian approaches to nuclear security challenges

By Atlantic Council

On August 13, 2024, Forward Defense Visiting Senior Fellow Lieutenant Colonel James McCue co-authored a chapter in a new book published by Springer titled The Challenges of Nuclear Security: U.S. and Indian Perspectives.