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Polymeropoulos coauthored for Politico about intelligence sharing and combatting transnational terrorist groups

On April 2, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Marc Polymeropoulous coauthored “The Surprising Intelligence Community Outreach to Russia” for Politico about combatting the threat posed by transnational terrorist groups like ISIS-K. He warns that the United States must be careful when engaging with other nations for intelligence sharing and basic counterterrorism exchanges, as such outreach […]

Dean published through the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre

On March 31, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean co-authored a report on “Foundations for AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines” through the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre (USSC). He was also featured on an episode of the USSC Briefing Room podcast exploring Indo-Pacific security cooperation from an Australian perspective.

Polymeropoulos quoted in USA Today about the “Havana Syndrome” and the US intelligence community

On April 1, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Marc Polymeropoulos reacted to a ’60 Minutes’ report that named the Russian military intelligence unit behind the mysterious “Havana Syndrome,” neurological symptoms that US diplomats and spies have reported suffering from for nearly a decade.

Polymeropoulos spoke with The Insider on suffering from “Havana Syndrome”

On March 31, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Marc Polymeropoulos spoke with The Insider on his suffering from “Havana Syndrome” after his 26 year career as an operations officer with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Hinata-Yamaguchi in VOA

On March 29, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in VOA, where he explained that under the US-Japan security upgrade plan, USFJ will enjoy enhanced authority in INDOPACOM and “greater institutional ability to communicate and coordinate with the [Japan Self-Defense Forces].”

Dean published in the Australian and featured by Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News

This week, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean published an article in the Australian critiquing recent arguments by a coalition of AUKUS dissenters. He also spoke to ABC News on the recent announcement that Australia will fund increased nuclear reactor production in the United Kingdom through the AUKUS agreement.

Straus interviewed by IQ on NATO’s anniversary

By Ira Straus

On March 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Ira Straus was interviewed by IQ on the upcoming NATO anniversary and the strength of the transatlantic bond (source in Lithuanian).   

Braw in vox.com on Russia’s shadow fleet

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in vox.com on the Russian shadow fleet and its environmental impact.   

Braw in Foreign Policy on Baltimore bridge collapse

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an article for Foreign Policy discussing the Baltimore bridge incident.   

Braw in Foreign Policy on the Russian shadow fleet

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an article for Foreign Policy discussing Russia’s shadow fleet’s activities in Danish territorial waters.