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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

Dec 20, 2023

Grundman on Money Talks podcast discussing defense industry

Steve Grundman joins the Economist’s Money Talks podcast to discuss how the defense industry is reacting to changing technology and geopolitics.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Dec 20, 2023

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in NK News on trilateral information sharing

On December 19, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in NK News on US-Japan-ROK trilateral sharing of information on North Korean missile launches. 

Indo-Pacific Intelligence

In the News

Dec 19, 2023

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in German media on “NATO-like” Indo-Pacific alliance

On December 18, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in DW News, a German media platform, on the unrealistic nature of calls for a “NATO-like alliance in the Indo-Pacific.” 

East Asia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Dec 19, 2023

Gilbert quoted in NK News on next steps for North Korea

On December 15, Lauren Gilbert was quoted in NK News assessing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s North Korea policy as part of a survey of over 100 experts. She explained that although there was room for improvement, Yoon’s “call to cease development of the DPRK’s nuclear weapons while being open to diplomacy and providing aid” was […]

Indo-Pacific Korea

In the News

Dec 17, 2023

Makanju in ITVoice on AI in India

By Anna Makanju

On December 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Anna Makanju was quoted in ITVoice discussing AI in India.  

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Dec 15, 2023

Roberts quoted in Politico on annual CCP economic conference

On December 14, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in the Politico China Watcher newsletter on China’s recent Central Economic Work Conference. 

China Economy & Business

In the News

Dec 15, 2023

Kroenig and Ashford debate US foreign policy in 2023

By Atlantic Council

On December 15, Foreign Policy published its biweekly “It’s Debatable” column featuring the discussions between Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, and Emma Ashford on the latest news in international affairs. In their latest column, they revisit the major events of 2023, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and the rocky […]

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 13, 2023

Kroenig on Fox News podcast discussing cyber intrusions by China

By Atlantic Council

On December 13, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, was interviewed by Fox News Rundown on how China could use its cyber intrusions into private sector entities to interfere with US efforts to protect Taiwan.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 12, 2023

Makanju in Mint on the Global Partnership on AI Summit

By Anna Makanju

On December 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Anna Makanju was quoted in the Mint discussing the announcement of the first-ever Global Partnership on AI Summit.

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Dec 12, 2023

Kroenig on Fox & Friends on Chinese cyber intrusions

By Atlantic Council

On December 12, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, was interviewed on Fox & Friends on cyber intrusions into critical US entities by the People’s Republic of China. Dr. Kroenig argues that these intrusions demonstrate that China is preparing for war with the United States, and he contends that, to […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense