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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

Mar 4, 2024

Torres writes on rare earth metal niobium and the hypersonic race with China

Torres writes about China's expansion in the hypersonic field and how the US must shift its strategic approach toward mineral control and technological advancements.

Arms Control China

In the News

Mar 4, 2024

Polymeropoulos on MSNBC about responding to humanitarian aid incident in Gaza

Marc Polymeropoulos notes that the US needs to respond to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Mar 4, 2024

Eftimiades on Think JSOU on the China’s espionage methodology

Nicholas Eftimiades discusses the role of intelligence operations in the strategic competition between the United States and China.

China Intelligence

In the News

Mar 3, 2024

Vinograd appointed as a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council

Samantha Vinograd is appointed by President Joseph Biden as a Member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society

In the News

Mar 3, 2024

Braw quoted by forces.net on the Swedish military standing

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in forces.net discussing Swedish military capability and the future of Swedish forces after joining NATO.   

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Mar 1, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in the Japan Times

On March 1, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in the Japan Times on the Japan Self-Defense Forces’ plans to replace outdated aircraft with UAV technology.

Defense Technologies Indo-Pacific

In the News

Mar 1, 2024

Dean published through the Lowy Institute

On March 1, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean published a new article, “Australia’s new navy: The Japanese option,” through the Lowy Institute. In this piece, Dean discusses Australia’s consideration of a Japanese vessel for a new group of frigates.

Australia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Mar 1, 2024

Vershbow featured in Foreign Policy on aid to Ukraine

By Alexander Vershbow

On March 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Ambassador Alexander Vershbow wrote an article for Foreign Policy on US efforts to support Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 1, 2024

Novak in VOA

On February 29, IPSI and GCH Nonresident Fellow Parker Novak was quoted in VOA on Tuvalu’s recent statement reaffirming its commitment to a relationship with Taiwan.

Indo-Pacific Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 29, 2024

IPSI publication cited in Congressional Research Service report

On February 28, IPSI’s report, “The United States and its allies must be ready to deter a two-front war and nuclear attacks in East Asia,” by Markus Garlauskas, was cited in a Congressional Research Service report examining the implications of great power competition for Congress’ pending decisions on defense planning and budget issues.

China East Asia