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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

Oct 30, 2023

Roberts quoted in BBC on Chinese property giant Evergrande

On October 27, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in a BBC article, where he commented on the failing Chinese property giant Evergrande, which is more than $325 billion in debt. Roberts described the nature of the state-run Chinese banking and its role in keeping the company from collapsing entirely. If the […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 29, 2023

Jeglinskas in TV3 on cyberattacks in the Baltic region

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On October 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was quoted in TV3 discussing the Baltic response to the recent cyberattacks on schools in the region (text in Lithuanian).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 29, 2023

Kirchberger in Iltalehti on damage to the Balticconnector pipeline

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 29, Scowcroft nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was quoted in Iltalehti analyzing the cause of the damage to the Balticconector (text in Swedish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 28, 2023

Deni in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on US aid to Ukraine

By John R. Deni

On October 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was quoted in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, discussing the future of US aid to Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 27, 2023

Vershbow in Defence 24 on Ukrainian membership into NATO

By Alexander Vershbow

On October 27, TSI Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Alexander Vershbow was mentioned in Defence 24 in an article evaluating the future of Ukrainian NATO membership (text in Polish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 26, 2023

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in South China Morning Post on Japan’s role in the Israel-Hamas conflict

On October 25, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a South China Morning Post article on Japan’s possible role in defusing the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Although Japan must be delicate with its public statements on the conflict due to its status as a US ally and its dependence on Middle Eastern […]

Crisis Management Indo-Pacific

In the News

Oct 25, 2023

Kirchberger in Asia Times on China’s submarine industrial base

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 25, Scowcroft nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was mentioned in Asia Times, citing her recent report on China’s submarine industrial base.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 25, 2023

Soofer in The National Interest on missile defense

By Atlantic Council

Robert Soofer argues that the US can strengthen its missile defense system by deploying Aegis and THAAD domestically

Arms Control China

In the News

Oct 24, 2023

Zysk in War on the Rocks on Russia’s military posture in the Arctic

By Katarzyna Zysk

On October 24, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk wrote an op-ed in War on the Rocks discussing Russia’s military posture in the Arctic region.

Europe & Eurasia Russia

In the News

Oct 23, 2023

Townsend in Svenska Dagbladet on Turkey stalling Sweden’s NATO membership

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On October 23, Transatlantic Security Advisor Senior Advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Svenska Dagbladet discussing Turkey’s consideration of Sweden’s NATO membership bid (text in Swedish).

Europe & Eurasia NATO