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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

Dec 11, 2023

Townsend in Politico on Swedish naval capabilities

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On December 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Politico discussing Swedish naval capabilities, and how they will impact integrated deterrence efforts once Sweden accedes into the NATO Alliance.

Security & Defense United States and Canada

In the News

Dec 8, 2023

Kerg published in USNI Proceedings on Marine Corps posturing

IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg published an article in the December 2023 issue of the US Naval Institute Proceedings magazine, titled “Put III MEF in a Fighting Stance.” Kerg wrote that the Marine Corps “can realign the posture of forces to that of a true, combat-credible, and ready-to-fight force” in order to better prepare for […]

Conflict East Asia

In the News

Dec 8, 2023

Kerg published in CIMSEC

On December 7, IPSI nonresident fellow Brian Kerg published a fiction piece through the Center for International Maritime Security (CIMSEC), titled “Dead Men Tell No Tales,” on a US confrontation with the PRC maritime militia.

China Indo-Pacific

In the News

Dec 8, 2023

Report by Garlauskas and Gilbert quoted in UK Parliament’s “In Focus”

On December 7, a recent report by Markus Garlauskas and Lauren Gilbert was quoted in an article published through the United Kingdom Parliament’s House of Lords Library. The article examines the developing North Korean threat to global security, citing Garlauskas’ and Gilbert’s argument that “the path toward strategic deterrence failure is far more likely to […]

China Crisis Management

In the News

Dec 8, 2023

Michta in Verkkouutiset discussing civic responsibility for defense

By Atlantic Council

On December 6, Dr. Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow with the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, was featured in a Verkkouutiset article. Michta contends that the abolishment of conscription into the United States armed forces has led American civilians to be disconnected from citizen soldiers. He advocates for a “new form of civic service focused on […]

National Security Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Kramer quoted in Financial Times discussing the private sector in modern conflict

By Atlantic Council

Franklin Kramer speaks about the importance of deepening collaboration between the private sector and the national security enterprise.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Dec 6, 2023

Townsend in Foreign Policy on US aid to Ukraine

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On December 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative Senior Advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Foreign Policy discussing the implications of US stalled aid to Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 6, 2023

Stefanini in Financial Times on Italy’s withdrawal from the Belt and Road initiative

By Stefano Stefanini

On December 6, TSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ambassador Stefano Stefanini was quoted in the Financial Times discussing Italy’s withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 6, 2023

Michta in Hospodářské Noviny discussing transatlantic arms production capabilities

On December 4, Andrew A. Michta was quoted in a Hospodářské Noviny piece that discusses the state of global industrial defense bases and their ability to impact the war in Ukraine. Michta warns that Europe and America are slow to start arms production — both in their support of Ukraine, and their own domestic defenses. […]

China Defense Industry

In the News

Dec 5, 2023

Auerswald in The Strategy Bridge on legislative oversight over US armed forces

By David Auerswald

On December 5, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Dr. David Auerswald co-authored an op-ed in The Strategy Bridge discussing the role of legislative oversight over US armed forces.

Security & Defense United States and Canada