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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

Aug 30, 2023

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on F-16s for Ukraine

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On August 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote the latest edition of her project “Non-State Actress.” In this edition of Non-State Actress, Maggie Feldman Piltch explains the different ways the United States demonstrates its commitment in relationships, drawing parallels with American support for Ukraine. In addition, Feldman-Piltch describes the recent developments […]

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 29, 2023

Townsend featured in TVP World discussing Poland’s purchase of Apache helicopters

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On August 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in TVP World discussing Poland’s purchase of Apache helicopters.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Aug 29, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on the future of security and defense forces in the light of the war in Ukraine

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On August 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara authored an article in El Heraldo de México on the future of security and defense forces in the light of the war in Ukraine, with a particular focus on the increasing competition between the United States and China (text in Spanish). 

China Latin America

In the News

Aug 28, 2023

Dean quoted in the New York Times, Newser, and Sydney Morning Herald

On August 27, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter J. Dean was quoted in the New York Times and Newser regarding the recent crash of a US Marines aircraft that killed at least three service members. On August 26, his comments on the value of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia were featured in the Sydney Morning Herald.

Australia China

In the News

Aug 28, 2023

Townsend featured in Central European Times arguing that Poland’s purchase of Apache helicopters is a good and sensible investment

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On August 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Central European Times arguing that Poland’s purchase of Apache helicopters is a good and sensible investment. 

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Aug 27, 2023

Garlauskas quoted in Nikkei during 2023 USSTRATCOM Deterrence Symposium

On August 26, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in Nikkei Asia for his statements during the 2023 USSTRATCOM Deterrence Symposium. He explained, “Despite the repeated signals from Russia that it may use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine, the most likely place where a nuclear conflict could take place is the Korean Peninsula.” His comments in this […]

Arms Control China

In the News

Aug 26, 2023

Garlauskas quoted globally on new report

This week, Markus Garlauskas’ commentary on the risks of simultaneous conflict and limited nuclear attacks in East Asia, recently published in his new longform report, have been featured in US publications RealClear Defense and Daily Press as well as across international media outlets, including Newtalk, Sky News, MGROnline, and Defence Connect.

China Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 26, 2023

Stefanini featured in Formiche arguing that the West should keep a close eye on the enlargement of the BRICS bloc

By Stefano Stefanini

On August 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini wrote in Formiche arguing that the West should keep a close eye on the enlargement of the BRICS bloc (text in Italian).  

Brazil China

In the News

Aug 25, 2023

Brzezinski in Tekniikka&Talous on recent developments around Germany’s defense spending

By Ian Brzezinski

On August 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Ian Brzezinski was mentioned in Tekniikka&Talous, addressing recent developments around Germany’s defense spending (text in Finnish). 

Europe & Eurasia Germany

In the News

Aug 25, 2023

Brzezinski in Tekniikka&Talous on strategic importance of the Suwalki corridor

By Ian Brzezinski

On August 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Ian Brzezinski was mentioned in Tekniikka&Talous, adressing strategic importance of the Suwalki corridor (text in Finnish). 

Conflict Europe & Eurasia