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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 4, 2023

Gilbert interviewed by RFA on possible Japan-North Korea talks

On October 3, Lauren Gilbert spoke with Radio Free Asia regarding recent talks about the potential for a summit between Japan and North Korea. She explained that the Japanese government is heavily invested in resolving the ongoing issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea and that seeking out direct diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang may […]

Indo-Pacific Japan

In the News

Oct 3, 2023

Jeglinskas in LRT on corruption in the Lithuanian Army

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On October 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was interviewed in LRT to discuss a corruption scandal involving a Lithuanian Army general (text in Lithuanian).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 3, 2023

Michel in Turun Sanomat on threats to Finland’s security environment

By Leo Michel

On October 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Leo Michel was interviewed in Turun Sanomat to discuss Finnish warnings of nuclear escalation in Ukraine as well as Finnish accession into NATO (text in Finnish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 3, 2023

Rudder mentioned in Taipei Times

On October 2, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Lieutenant General Steven Rudder was mentioned in a Taipei Times article on the annual US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference, held this week in Virginia. The article identified LtGen. Rudder as one of several high-profile figures in the US defense and military community expected to be in attendance.

Defense Industry Indo-Pacific

In the News

Oct 2, 2023

Vershbow named a Perry World House Foreign Affairs and Policy Expert in Daily Pennsylvania

By Alexander Vershbow

On October 2, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow, Ambassador Alexander Vershbow, was named a Perry World House foreign affairs and policy expert.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 2, 2023

Roberts quoted in BBC and RFA on Chinese economic issues

On September 29 and September 30, IPSI/GCH nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in two BBC articles regarding China’s property crisis and the fall of Evergrande, a Chinese property giant. Roberts explained that Hui Ka Yan, the founder and chairman of Evergrande who is currently under investigation, was “seen as a natural target” […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 30, 2023

Lander on emerging global surveillance strategies for infectious disease epidemics

By Natasha Lander Finch

In September, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Natasha Lander co-authored a RAND Corporation report on emerging global surveillance strategies for infectious disease epidemics. 

Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 30, 2023

Auerswald in the Journal of Arctic and Climate Security Studies on integrated deterrence

By David Auerswald

On September 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Dr. David Auerswald co-authored an article in the Journal of Arctic and Climate Security Studies discussing integrated deterrence and Sweden’s role on NATO’s northeastern flank.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 30, 2023

Michta in Helsingin Sanomat on Finland’s role in NATO

By Atlantic Council

On September 29, Andrew Michta, director and senior fellow with the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, was interviewed by Helsingin Sanomat on the role Finland plays in the Alliance and its potential participation in NATO’s nuclear sharing program.

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 29, 2023

Garlauskas quoted in VOA and iNews

On September 27, Markus Garlauskas was quoted several times in a Voice of America article, “South Korea’s Dilemma: Is North Korea the Only Threat?” He emphasized that South Korea should increase its preparations to deal with threats beyond North Korea, particularly China. The article also referenced IPSI’s recent report on the risks of Chinese intervention […]

Arms Control China