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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

May 10, 2023

Brzezinski and Vershbow in ERR News on the upcoming Vilnius Summit

By Ian Brzezinski, Alexander Vershbow

On May 10, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Ian Brzezinski and Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Distinguished Fellow Alexander Vershbow were mentioned in ERR News discussing priorities the NATO Alliance must tackle at the upcoming Vilnius Summit [text in Estonian]

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

May 10, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on Russian disinformation tactics

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On May 10, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara authored an article  in El Heraldo de México discussing Russia’s use of intelligence, disinformation and psychological operations.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

May 9, 2023

Zysk in Radio Canada International on Sino-Russian cooperation in the Arctic

By Katarzyna Zysk

On May 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk was quoted in Radio Canada International discussing the implications of the memorandum between the Russian and Chinese coast guard concerning Arctic Cooperation.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

May 8, 2023

Jeglinskas in 15min.IT on Lithuania’s goals for the Vilnius Summit

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On May 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was mentioned in 15min.lt discussing Lithuania’s goals at the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius which include strengthening cooperation between NATO and Indo-Pacific allies.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 28, 2023

Benitez in Breaking Defense on cooperation between the United States and European Union

By Jorge Benitez

On April 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Jorge Benitez was mentioned in Breaking Defense discussing the US Department of Defense—European Defence Agency cooperation pact.  

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 26, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on integration, interoperability, and resilience (in Spanish)

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On April 11, TSI NRSF Inigo Guevara authored an op-ed in El Heraldo de Mexico that explores methods to enhance integration, interoperability, and resilience among allies and partners in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Mexico Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 24, 2023

Vershbow in the New York Times on the Ukrainian counteroffensive

On April 24, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Distinguished Fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in New York Times discussing the stakes of an Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Apr 21, 2023

Kirchberger in Bild on the maritime threats China poses

On April 21, Transatlantic Security Initiative non resident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was mentioned in Bild discussing the maritime threats China poses (in German).

Europe & Eurasia German

In the News

Apr 20, 2023

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on her upcoming book

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On April 20, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote a special edition blog post in Non-State Actress. She shares a brief update on the Non-State Actress book project and outlines her vision for the substantive focus of her work. The Non-State Actress project is made possible by generous support from the German […]

Education Security & Defense

Issue Brief

Apr 18, 2023

NATO deterrence and defense: Military priorities for the Vilnius Summit

By Franklin D. Kramer

Ahead of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, this issue brief sets forth six priority actions that NATO should undertake to enhance its deterrent and defense posture.

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

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