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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

Aug 4, 2023

Brzezinski mentioned in Politico on methods to strengthen Baltic energy security

By Ian Brzezinski

On August 4, TSI and Europe Center Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski was mentioned in a Politico article that discussed funding from the US International Development Finance Cooperation for the Three Seas Initiative to bolster Baltic energy security after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

Vershbow in Foreign Policy on Russia’s war in Ukraine

By Alexander Vershbow

On August 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in Foreign Policy discussing further escalation of brutality in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

Zysk in BBC on drone technology used in the Black Sea region

By Katarzyna Zysk

On August 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk was quoted in BBC discussing a new form of drone technology gaining momentum in the Black Sea region.

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 1, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on Russia’s war of attrition

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On August 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara was quoted in El Heraldo de Mexico arguing that Russia is preparing for a long-term war (text in Spanish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 31, 2023

Deni in Elcano Royal Institute on NATO burden sharing

By John R. Deni

On July 31, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was quoted in Elcano Royal Institute piece discussing NATO after the Vilnius and the 2% spending target.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 28, 2023

Hindrén in Swissinfo discussing hybrid warfare at external borders of the European Union

On July 13, the Transatlantic Security Initiative’s nonresident senior fellow Rasmus Hindrén was quoted in Swissinfo arguing that refugees are part of hybrid warfare that we have been observing for years at various external borders of the European Union in a article discussing implications of the NATO summit in Vilnius for Switzerland.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jul 28, 2023

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress Podcast: Episode 1

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On July 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch published the first episode of the “Non-State Actress” podcast series in which she interviewed Anastasia Williams, a multiple Emmy-award winning producer and booker for Good Morning America. The Non-State Actress project is made possible by generous support from the German Federal Foreign Office, whom […]

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia
Protesters take part in a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial overhaul by the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, July 24, 2023.

Fast Thinking

Jul 24, 2023

What’s next for Israel’s judicial clash

By Atlantic Council

As the Knesset passes controversial judicial reforms, our experts from Jerusalem to Washington weigh in on the state of Israeli democracy.

Israel Middle East

In the News

Jul 20, 2023

Doyle and Deni in Defense One on NATO’s defense on the eastern flank

By Gabriela R. A. Doyle, John R. Deni

On July 20, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident fellow Gabriela R. A. Doyle and Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni authored an op-ed in Defense One that examines NATO’s defense on the eastern flank and the improvements needed to strengthen the alliance’s deterrence and force posture.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 17, 2023

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on Senate holds on military confirmations

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On July 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote the latest edition of her project “Non-State Actress.” In this edition, Feldman-Piltch explained what it means when a single Senator holds up all military confirmations and promotions and the implications for American governance. The Non-State Actress project is made possible by generous support […]

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia