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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

Feb 16, 2024

Kroenig interviewed in La Stampa on why NATO allies should increase defense spending

On February 12, Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, was interviewed in La Stampa, where he argued that European countries with advanced economies need to ensure they are at or above NATO’s defense spending target of two percent of GDP.

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 16, 2024

Braw featured on the BBC’s Newshour

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured on the BBC’s Newshour discussing globalisation.

In the News

Feb 16, 2024

Rodriguez in War on the Rocks on Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption

On February 15, Forward Defense senior fellow Stephen Rodriguez was featured in the “Rewind & Reconnoiter” newsletter by War on the Rocks. Stephen underscores that the Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption has successfully led to the enactment of several of its recommendations by Capitol Hill and the Pentagon, aimed at addressing core challenges within the US defense […]

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Global China Hub/IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts featured in South China Morning Post

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

On February 6th, Global China Hub/IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts discussed with South China Morning Post the potential for China to stimulate demand and alleviate deflationary pressures through cash payments.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Novak interviewed by Vox and BBC’s World Business Report

On February 14, IPSI and GCH Nonresident Fellow Parker Novak was quoted in Vox discussing the new Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto’s history, track record, and what his presidency might mean to democracy and governance in Indonesia. Novak also spoke with BBC World Business Report about Prabowo’s democracy and human rights track record, as well as […]

Elections Indo-Pacific

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Braw discusses Western assets in Russia on Yale Books content series

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured on Yale Books content series discussing Western assets in Russia and the general outlook of globalized economy.

Economic Sanctions Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Braw interviewed by Carnegie Europe on defense spending

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured on Carnegie Europe’s content series discussing military spending in Europe.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Braw quoted in Fokus on the neutrality of merchant fleets

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in Fokus discussing the neutrality of merchant fleets (original source in Swedish).

Europe & Eurasia Trade and tariffs

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Vinograd on CBS News’ “Face The Nation”

Vinograd speaks about President Biden’s possession of TS/SCI documents.

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

In the News

Feb 14, 2024

Taylor in VOA

On February 13, IPSI Nonresident Fellow Jessica Taylor was quoted in a VOA article on US-North Korea relations in the event of another presidential term for Donald Trump. Taylor noted that the Trump-Kim relationship would likely continue to be “bluster and showmanship…without getting into anything really concrete.” 

Indo-Pacific Korea