Insight & Impact

Webster quoted in VOA on Russia-China gas cooperation

On September 5, GEC senior fellow/IPSI nonresident senior fellow Joseph Webster was quoted in VOA on Russia-China gas cooperation. Webster explains that Russia’s plan to build the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline from Russia to China could weaken US energy leverage over Beijing by reducing liquefied natural gas exports to China. 

Moller featured in War on the Rocks discussing US-NATO relationship

On September 5, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Sara Bjerg Moller joined a discussion with War on the Rocks to assess the current US-NATO relationship. She evaluated whether the bold reforms she previously advocated for, aimed at revitalizing NATO, have been implemented to strengthen the alliance in light of recent developments and challenges. 

Cho quoted in The Economist on resilience of liberalism in China

On September 5, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Sungmin Cho was quoted in The Economist discussing the resilience of liberalism in China. Cho noted that with growing nationalism and government suppression under Xi, support for democratic norms and values has increased over time, indicating a complex and evolving public opinion landscape. 

Zysk featured in The World podcast on Finland’s proposed ban on Russians buying property

By Katarzyna Zysk

On September 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk was featured in The World podcast discussing the Finland’s proposed ban of Russians acquiring property in Finland.

Irdi featured in News18 on India’s aspirations to become a global power

By Beniamino Irdi

On September 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was featured in News18 discussing India’s attempts to achieve truly global influence.

Rodriguez on Nexus Interview on defense technology

By Atlantic Council

On August 21, Stephen Rodriguez, Senior Advisor at Forward Defense and Director of FD’s Commission on Software-Defined Warfare, interviewed with Applied Intuition Defense at the Nexus 24 symposium. Rodriguez spoke on challenges and innovations in the defense technology sector, including on public-private sector relations, investment, and business practices.

Beniamino Irdi featured in Formiche on the Rai case and Italy’s stance towards Russia

By Beniamino Irdi

On August 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi wrote an article in Formiche discussing how Rai’s decision to recall journalists back to Italy illustrates the stance Italian organizations have taken towards maintaining relations with Russia.

McCue co-authors chapter in edited volume on US and Indian approaches to nuclear security challenges

By Atlantic Council

On August 13, 2024, Forward Defense Visiting Senior Fellow Lieutenant Colonel James McCue co-authored a chapter in a new book published by Springer titled The Challenges of Nuclear Security: U.S. and Indian Perspectives.

Webster quoted in Business Insider on China’s reluctance to process Russian payments amid sanctions

On August 14, GEC senior fellow/IPSI nonresident senior fellow Joseph Webster was quoted in Business Insider discussing the increasing reluctance of Chinese banks to process payments from Russia amid Western sanctions. Webster emphasized that this growing economic isolation could severely impact Russia’s ability to sustain its military and economic efforts, particularly in its ongoing conflict […]

Novak quoted in VOA on Fijian Prime Minister’s visit to China ahead of Pacific Islands Forum

On August 13, GCH/IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in VOA discussing Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit to China ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum. Novak noted that Rabuka might use the visit to promote his vision of a “Zone of Peace” in Pacific foreign policy and encourage China to be a friendly […]