Insight & Impact

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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 25, 2023

Kirchberger in Asia Times on China’s submarine industrial base

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 25, Scowcroft nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was mentioned in Asia Times, citing her recent report on China’s submarine industrial base.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 25, 2023

Soofer in The National Interest on missile defense

By Atlantic Council

Robert Soofer argues that the US can strengthen its missile defense system by deploying Aegis and THAAD domestically

Arms Control China

In the News

Oct 24, 2023

Zysk in War on the Rocks on Russia’s military posture in the Arctic

By Katarzyna Zysk

On October 24, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk wrote an op-ed in War on the Rocks discussing Russia’s military posture in the Arctic region.

Europe & Eurasia Russia

In the News

Oct 23, 2023

Townsend in Svenska Dagbladet on Turkey stalling Sweden’s NATO membership

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On October 23, Transatlantic Security Advisor Senior Advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Svenska Dagbladet discussing Turkey’s consideration of Sweden’s NATO membership bid (text in Swedish).

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Oct 23, 2023

Vershbow in Interfax-Ukraine on Ukraine’s membership bid to NATO

By Alexander Vershbow

On October 23, TSI Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Alexander Vershbow was mentioned in Interfax-Ukraine in an article evaluating the future of Ukrainian NATO membership.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 20, 2023

Roberts featured as guest on San Francisco Experience podcast

On October 19, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts spoke on an episode of the San Francisco Experience podcast, where he discussed the recent meeting of the Five Eyes intelligence chiefs in Silicon Valley. He explained that this unprecedented meeting was a response to a massive push in Chinese espionage to steal cutting-edge technology. […]

Australia China

In the News

Oct 18, 2023

Kepe in Estadao on the future of Western support to Ukraine

On October 18, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Marta Kepe was quoted in Estadao discussing the future of Western support to Ukraine (text in Portuguese).

Security & Defense Ukraine

In the News

Oct 18, 2023

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in South China Morning Post on civilian evacuation from Israel

On October 17, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in the South China Morning Post on recent ROK-Japan cooperation to evacuate Japanese and South Korean civilians from Israel. Hinata-Yamaguchi told SCMP that their collaboration on this issue was a small but positive development: “What is really significant to me is that the two sides […]

Conflict Indo-Pacific

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Stefanini in Lidentita on America’s response to Hamas attacks in Israel

By Stefano Stefanini

On October 16, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini was interviewed in Lidentita discussing America’s response to the Israeli response to Hamas terrorist attacks (text in Italian).  

Israel Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Novak quoted in VOA on great power competition in the Pacific Islands

On October 13, IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in Voice of America on great power competition in the Pacific Islands. Novak stated that “Pacific Island countries will continue to demand that partners strike a balance between development and security assistance, as well as embrace their definition of security, which includes climate change.” 

Australia China