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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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The Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security works to develop sustainable, nonpartisan strategies to address the most important security challenges facing the United States and the world.

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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

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

In the News

Dec 4, 2023

Vershbow in The Atlantic on the future of the NATO Alliance

By Alexander Vershbow

On December 4, TSI Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Alexander Vershbow was quoted in The Atlantic analyzing how a potential second-term for former President Trump would impact the future of the NATO Alliance.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Dec 4, 2023

Brzezinski in Ukrainian World Congress on Ukraine’s membership bid for NATO

By Ian Brzezinski

On December 4, TSI Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski was quoted in Ukrainian World Congress discussing how NATO would benefit from offering Ukraine membership into the Alliance.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Dec 1, 2023

Don’t stop now. US aid to Ukraine continues to be a wise investment.

By Michael John Williams

Cutting off aid to Ukraine now, as some in Congress propose, would undermine the immediate war effort in Europe and diminish the deterrent power of US military force globally.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 30, 2023

Brzezinski featured in VOA on US support for Ukraine

By Ian Brzezinski

On November 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Ian Brzezinski was quoted in VOA discussing the importance of sustained support for Ukraine (text in Russian).

Security & Defense Ukraine

In the News

Nov 28, 2023

Vershbow featured in ERR discussing US support to Ukraine

By Alexander Vershbow

On November 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Ambassador Alexander Vershbow was quoted in ERR discussing US support for Ukraine.

Security & Defense Ukraine

In the News

Nov 25, 2023

Makanju featured in The Guardian on OpenAI

By Anna Makanju

On November 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Anna Makanju was quoted in The Guardian analyzing the foreign policy implications of leadership changes at OpenAI.

Technology & Innovation

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Feldman-Piltch featured in The Washington Post on Israel’s campaign in Gaza

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On November 14, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch was interviewed by The Washington Post at the March for Israel demonstration, discussing her views on Israel’s ongoing campaign in Gaza.  

Conflict Israel

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Feldman-Piltch in Washington Post at the March for Israel demonstration

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On November 14, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch was interviewed by the Washington Post to discuss her views on the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The Non-State Actress project is made possible by generous support from the German Federal Foreign Office, whom we […]

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