Insight & Impact

Vershbow featured in Yakima Herald-Republic on the importance of ATACMS for Ukraine’s counteroffensive

By Alexander Vershbow

On September 21, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in Yakima Herald-Republic discussing the difference that a delivery of ATACMS would make for Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia.

Makanju featured in Fast Company on generative AI technology

By Anna Makanju

On September 11, Fast Company published a story about Transatlantic Security Initiative’s nonresident senior fellow Anna Makanju and her efforts as vice president of global affairs for OpenAI. The article explores how Makanju has advocated for the benefits of generative AI and possible applications for public policy, while partnering with government institutions to alleviate potential […]

Aronsson and Deni in Golos Ameriki (Voice of America) discussing Russia as a strategic threat to the West

By Lisa Aronsson, John R. Deni

On September 19, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellows Lisa Aronsson and John Deni were quoted in Golos Ameriki (Voice of America) discussing Russia as a strategic threat to the West (text in Russian).  

Cynkin quoted in VOA regarding Republican presidential candidates’ North Korea policy

On September 18, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin spoke to VOA Korea about Republican presidential candidates’ stances on North Korea. He explained that it is too early on the campaign trail to predict how candidates would direct North Korea policy if elected, as candidates are focusing mostly on domestic policy at this stage.

Cynkin interviewed by Yonhap News on intelligence approaches to Russia-North Korea partnership

On September 17, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin was quoted in Yonhap News. Cynkin suggested that the United States may benefit from declassifying and disclosing more information related to trade activity between North Korea and Russia, as it did with intelligence on Russian military action prior to the invasion of Ukraine. He explained that […]

Cynkin appears on VOA “Washington Talk” weekly program

On September 16, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Thomas Cynkin appeared on VOA Korea’s weekly program, “Washington Talk,” regarding the recent meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He described the North Korean-Russian partnership as an “unholy alliance” and a “marriage of convenience,” particularly as it pertains to nuclear issues, […]

Vershbow featured in Carnegie Europe discussing containment strategy vis-à-vis Russia

By Alexander Vershbow

On September 19, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow’s New Atlanticist op-ed about containment strategy vis-à-vis Russia was mentioned in Carnegie Europe discussing Germany’s silence on how Europe should deal with an expansionist Russia. 

Garlauskas appears as a guest on Brussels Sprouts

On September 15, Markus Garlauskas spoke on an episode of Brussels Sprouts, a transatlantic security-focused podcast. In this episode, titled “The New Authoritarian Axis: Russian Relations with North Korea and Iran,” Garlauskas discussed the recent Putin-Kim summit and the concerning implications of this developing relationship for containing North Korea’s WMD programs. He also addressed the […]

Zeneli featured in Voice of America on the recent round of negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina

By Alexander Vershbow

On September 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli was quoted in Voice of America on the recent round of Brussels negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina and arguing that the talks leave uncertain prospects for real progress (text in Serbian). 

Zeneli featured in Radio Evropa e Lirë on recent high-level dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo

By Valbona Zeneli

On September 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli was interviewed by Radio Evropa e Lirë arguing that the recent high-level talks between the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo was a missed opportunity (text in Albanian).