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The Transatlantic Security Initiative’s mission is to contribute to a strong and resilient transatlantic relationship that is prepared to deter and defend, succeed in strategic competition, and harness emerging capabilities to address future threats and opportunities. This mission endures across changing political dynamics on both sides of the Atlantic and in the face of new and evolving threats.

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New Atlanticist

Nov 6, 2023

How to keep NATO relevant into 2024 and beyond

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas, Zelma Sergejeva

As the 2024 Washington Summit gets closer, allies should stand up for freedom, ensure continuous support to Ukraine, and credibly boost their defense spending and capabilities.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Nov 5, 2023

Jeglinskas featured in Delfi.lt as one of nominees for upcoming president elections in Lithuania

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On November 5, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was mentioned on Delfi.lt as one of nominees for upcoming president elections in Lithuania (text in Lithuanian).

Elections Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 3, 2023

Ignac interviewed by Voice of America on Montenegro’s elections

On November 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by Voice of America on how Montenegro’s new government is perceived in the United States and what can be expected from the new government (source in Croatian).

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Nov 2, 2023

NATO needs a plan for military and nonmilitary instruments of power to work together

By Ann Marie Dailey

The Alliance's planning must include nonmilitary parts of government as well as the private sector to reflect the realities of modern warfare.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Kramer and Vershbow featured in Financial Times as signatories of an open letter on letting Ukraine use Russia’s frozen assets

By Franklin D. Kramer, Alexander Vershbow

On November 2, Transatlantic Security Initiative Distinguished Fellows Franklin D. Kramer and Amb. Alexander Vershbow were mentioned in Financial Times as signatories of an open letter alongside other foreign policy experts on letting Ukraine use Russia’s frozen assets.

Europe & Eurasia Polish

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Auerswald authors a chapter in new book, Defending NATO’s Northern Flank: Power Projection and Military Operations

By David Auerswald

On November 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Dr. David Auerswald authored chapter 8, “U.S. National Strategy in the Arctic,” in Defending NATO’s Northern Flank: Power Projection and Military Operations, edited by Njord Wegge and Lon Strauss. The book was published by Routledge. Dr. Auerswald’s chapter analyzes the United States evolving approach to military […]

Security & Defense United States and Canada

In the News

Oct 31, 2023

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on terrorism and the recognition of Hamas as a registered terrorist organization in the US

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On October 31, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote the latest edition of her project “Non-State Actress.” In this edition of Non-State Actress, Maggie Feldman-Piltch published a story that provides a definition of terrorism and historical incidents around the world. In the post, Feldman-Piltch describes the recognition of Hamas as a registered […]

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 30, 2023

Stefanini in New Tuscia on European attitudes toward the United States

By Stefano Stefanini

On October 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ambassador Stefano Stefanini was interviewed in New Tuscia analyzing the European sentiments about the United States (text in Italian).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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

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