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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

Oct 6, 2023

Kroenig and Negrea in Politico on the need for a clear US strategy for Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

On October 5, a recent article by Matthew Kroenig, vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, and Dan Negrea, senior director of the Freedom and Prosperity Center, was featured in Politico‘s national security newsletter. Kroenig and Negrea argue that congressional funding for the war in Ukraine is at risk because lawmakers do not see a […]

Conflict Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Bayoumi in Foreign Policy on how the United States has allowed allies to act unlawfully

By Atlantic Council

On October 5, Imran Bayoumi, assistant director with the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, argues in Foreign Policy that the United States has turned a blind eye to the unlawful and violent actions of some of its allies. He contends that Washington should impose consequences on countries that violate international laws and encourage allies to instead go […]

Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 6, 2023

Gilbert quoted in RFA on North Korea-related social media fakes

On October 5, Lauren Gilbert was quoted in Radio Free Asia on the proliferation of fake social media content surrounding North Korea on the Internet. Gilbert explained that the mystery of day-to-day life in North Korea is a magnet for Internet creators who seek to draw views by taking advantage of popular curiosity about life […]

Indo-Pacific Internet

In the News

Oct 4, 2023

Kirchberger in Eurasian Times on the Sino-Russian partnership

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 4, a report co-authored by Scowcroft Center on Strategy and Security nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was mentioned in the Eurasian Times analyzing how the Sino-Russian partnership could help China achieve greater sophistication in its submarine production.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 4, 2023

Lagadec in Newsweek on NATO spending levels

By Erwan Lagadec

On October 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Erwan Lagadec was quoted in Newsweek examining NATO allies spending goals and how it impacts Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Oct 4, 2023

Shapiro in TVP World News on threats to the United States

By Stephen Shapiro

On October 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative Senior Advisor Steve Shapiro was interviewed by TVP World News to discuss the economic and political threats facing the United States.

Europe & Eurasia India

In the News

Oct 4, 2023

Gilbert interviewed by RFA on possible Japan-North Korea talks

On October 3, Lauren Gilbert spoke with Radio Free Asia regarding recent talks about the potential for a summit between Japan and North Korea. She explained that the Japanese government is heavily invested in resolving the ongoing issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea and that seeking out direct diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang may […]

Indo-Pacific Japan

In the News

Oct 3, 2023

Jeglinskas in LRT on corruption in the Lithuanian Army

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On October 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was interviewed in LRT to discuss a corruption scandal involving a Lithuanian Army general (text in Lithuanian).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 3, 2023

Michel in Turun Sanomat on threats to Finland’s security environment

By Leo Michel

On October 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Leo Michel was interviewed in Turun Sanomat to discuss Finnish warnings of nuclear escalation in Ukraine as well as Finnish accession into NATO (text in Finnish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 3, 2023

Rudder mentioned in Taipei Times

On October 2, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Lieutenant General Steven Rudder was mentioned in a Taipei Times article on the annual US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference, held this week in Virginia. The article identified LtGen. Rudder as one of several high-profile figures in the US defense and military community expected to be in attendance.

Defense Industry Indo-Pacific