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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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Jun 29, 2023

Townsend in The Edition podcast on the Wagner insurgency in Russia

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On June 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend joined The Spectator’s podcast The Edition discussing Wagner Group’s failed coup and its implications for Putin’s regime.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

Jeglinskas in Radio Canada on the Wagner insurgency in Russia

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On June 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was quoted in Radio Canada, stating that the failed rebellion in Russia is a reminder that lasting peace is still far from being a reality in the region (text in French).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 27, 2023

Kroenig quoted in RND on Machiavelli’s view of democracies

By Atlantic Council

On June 27, Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland on how Niccolò Machiavelli favored democracies for their efficiency rather than believing they were morally superior.

Freedom and Prosperity Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 26, 2023

Kroenig in La Stampa discussing Prigozhin’s revolt

On June 25, Scowcroft Vice President and Director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed in La Stampa about scenarios that may arise following Prigozhin’s revolt in Russia.

Politics & Diplomacy Russia

In the News

Jun 25, 2023

Vershbow in The Washington Post on Wagner’s insurgency in Russia

By Alexander Vershbow

On June 25, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in The Washington Post addressing the Wagner group’s rebellion in Russia.

Europe & Eurasia Russia

In the News

Jun 24, 2023

Stefanini in Il Tempo on Wagner’s insurgency in Russia

By Stefano Stefanini

On June 24, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini was quoted in Il Tempo addressing Wagner group’s rebellion in Russia (text in Italian). 

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jun 22, 2023

Williams in The Hill on Russia’s war in Ukraine

By Michael John Williams

On June 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Michael John Williams was quoted in The Hill, discussing Russia’s War in Ukraine and NATO enlargement.

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jun 22, 2023

Tantardini in Longitude on the space workforce

By Atlantic Council

Marco Tantardini discusses the state of the space industry workforce.

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jun 20, 2023

Kirchberger featured in Taiwan Daily on discussing US-Taiwan-China relations

By Sarah Kirchberger

On June 20, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was quoted in Taiwan Daily discussing U.S.-Taiwan-China relations (text in Chinese).

Indo-Pacific Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 20, 2023

Townsend featured in Foreign Policy on US response to Ukraine’s path to NATO membership

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On June 20, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Foreign Policy on US response to Ukraine’s path to NATO membership.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense