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Describe the kind of content you are highlighting here, why you are highlighting, and what it says about the work your program focuses on and how it makes an impact in the real world. Below, select three top pieces of commentary & analysis to feature from the past days or weeks. Update monthly via board process with Graeme Cranston-Cuebas and Vriddhi Sujan.

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In the News

Jul 1, 2024

Atlantic Council senior-level delegation trip to Taiwan highlighted in international media outlets

The Atlantic Council’s recent senior-level delegation trip to Taiwan, which included Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe, was highlighted by several international media outlets. The delegation was featured in a press release by the Office of the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), and Taiwan News, Taiwan Today, Radio Taiwan International, and China […]

Freedom and Prosperity Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jun 27, 2024

Garlauskas referenced in the Weekly Blitz on Russia-North Korea relationship

On June 26, Markus Garlauskas’ analysis of the growing relationship between Russia and North Korea was referenced in an article by the Weekly Blitz, a Bangladeshi media platform, which also referred to the Scowcroft Center’s recent Taiwan delegation trip. 

Indo-Pacific Korea

In the News

Jun 27, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in South China Morning Post on Japan’s reaction to Russia-North Korea ties

On June 26, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a South China Morning Post article on Japan’s possible responses to the tightening Russia-North Korea relationship.

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jun 27, 2024

McCue quoted in the Economist regarding the damage of a potential Russian nuclear detonation in orbit

By Atlantic Council

On June 27, 2024, Forward Defense Visiting Senior Fellow Lieutenant Colonel James McCue was quoted in an article from the Economist regarding the damage a Russian nuclear detonation in orbit would cause. McCue stated that the result of such a detonation would be "satellite Armageddon."

Nuclear Deterrence Russia

In the News

Jun 26, 2024

Ann-Sofie Dahl in Altinget on Mark Rutte

On June 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann-Sofie Dahl wrote an article in Altinget discussing Mark Rutte’s appointment as NATO’s next Secretary General.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jun 25, 2024

Dean quoted in the Australian on AUKUS and nuclear energy debate

On June 25, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in the Australian, where he discussed how the political debate over the Coalition’s nuclear energy proposal could threaten bipartisan support for AUKUS and obtaining nuclear-powered submarines.

Australia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jun 24, 2024

Dean quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald on implications of a second Trump administration for allies

On June 23, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald, where he shared what a second Trump administration could mean for allies. 

Australia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jun 24, 2024

Kerg re-published in Asia Times

On June 22, IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg’s recent New Atlanticist piece, “Think China can already take Taiwan easily? Think again,” was re-published in the Asia Times. In the piece, Kerg argues that China seeks to create a false narrative that it would inevitably prevail in an invasion of Taiwan.

China Conflict

In the News

Jun 24, 2024

Jo quoted in ASB Zeitung on recent Russia-North Korea agreement

On June 21, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Bee Yun Jo was quoted in ASB Zeitung regarding the recent Russia-North Korea agreement, which contains a concerning clause allowing for potential military assistance between the two nations. 

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jun 21, 2024

Novak referenced in Indonesian media on US delegation visit

This week, GCH/IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was referenced in pieces by IDN Times, Responsulteng, and Indonesia Inside, regarding his visit with the Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives’ Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency as part of a US delegation. 

China Indo-Pacific