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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.

All impact stories

In the News

Oct 1, 2024

Moller in The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on US extended deterrence

On September 30, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Sara Bjerg Moller contributed to The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, where she emphasized the need for US presidential candidates to address concerns from allies regarding the credibility of US extended deterrence. She highlighted that current threats from China, Russia, and North Korea, along with shifting security dynamics, […]

China Crisis Management

In the News

Oct 1, 2024

Michta in RealClearDefense on rebuilding the United States’ reputation as a global power

On September 27, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow in the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, published an article in RealClearDefense titled “A Crisis of Competence.” He discussed the Global War on Terror (GWOT) post 9/11 and various conflicts post-Cold War in which the United States has invested resources. He argued that the United States must rebuild […]

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Sep 30, 2024

Irdi quoted by Financial Times on Russia’s information influence operations

By Beniamino Irdi

On September 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was quoted by Financial Times on Russia’s information activity in Italy and Europe more broadly.

Disinformation Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 30, 2024

Beniamino Irdi featured on RAI Radio 1’s Zapping program

By Beniamino Irdi

On September 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was featured on RAI Radio 1’s Zapping discussing regional implications of Hassan Nasrallah’s death.

Middle East Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 30, 2024

Roberts quoted in Dagens Industri on China’s economic challenge

On September 28, GCH/IPSI nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted on the Swedish media platform Dagens Industri regarding the challenges facing China’s economy on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the PRC. 

China Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 29, 2024

Ann-Sofie Dahl featured in Sveriges Radio on Mark Rutte

By Ann-Sofie Dahl

On September 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann-Sofie Dahl was featured in Sveriges Radio discussing Mark Rutte’s appointment as the new NATO Secretary General

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Sep 26, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in South China Morning Post and The Week on deployment of USS Preble to Japan

On September 26, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in South China Morning Post and in The Week discussing the deployment of the USS Preble to Japan. He emphasized the US strategy of positioning its best weapons systems, like the Helios laser-equipped Preble, on the front lines. He highlighted that this show of […]

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

In the News

Sep 26, 2024

Chilton in Air & Space Forces Magazine on advancing US counterspace capabilities

By Atlantic Council

On September 18, Forward Defense distinguished fellow General Kevin Chilton, USAF (ret.) spoke with Air & Space Forces Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Tobias Naegele about the need for the United States to develop advanced counterspace capabilities. During the recorded conversation, Chilton argued that these capabilities are necessary in order to pose a credible threat to adversary space […]

Defense Technologies Missile Defense

In the News

Sep 24, 2024

Michel in Hufvudsbladet on what a second Trump term would mean for Finland

By Leo Michel

On September 24, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Leo Michel was interviewed in Hufvudsbladet on the potential impact that a second Trump term would have on transatlantic cooperation.

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Sep 9, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in Domino Theory on Japan-NATO relations

On September 6, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in Domino Theory regarding the visit of the Italian Navy aircraft carrier Cavour and its escort ship Alpino to Japan. Hinata-Yamaguchi noted that Japan values its evolving relationship with NATO as a means of promoting cooperation on global security issues as well as on security technologies. 

Defense Policy Defense Technologies