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In the News

Sep 4, 2024

Zysk featured in The World podcast on Finland’s proposed ban on Russians buying property

By Katarzyna Zysk

On September 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk was featured in The World podcast discussing the Finland’s proposed ban of Russians acquiring property in Finland.

Europe & Eurasia National Security

In the News

Sep 3, 2024

Irdi featured in News18 on India’s aspirations to become a global power

By Beniamino Irdi

On September 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was featured in News18 discussing India’s attempts to achieve truly global influence.

India Indo-Pacific

In the News

Aug 27, 2024

Beniamino Irdi featured in Formiche on the Rai case and Italy’s stance towards Russia

By Beniamino Irdi

On August 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi wrote an article in Formiche discussing how Rai’s decision to recall journalists back to Italy illustrates the stance Italian organizations have taken towards maintaining relations with Russia.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Aug 23, 2024

To understand NATO’s future, take stock of its centuries-long history

By Ira Straus

The bonds on which the Alliance was founded stretch back much further than 1949, and they keep the transatlantic relationship strong today.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

New Atlanticist

Aug 22, 2024

Thirty-five years later, the Baltic Way still inspires the fight for freedom

By Inga Samoškaitė

Two million people from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia joined hands on August 23, 1989. Their stand for freedom and against Soviet repression is echoed in Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression today.

Democratic Transitions Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Aug 19, 2024

NATO wants to be a leader on climate security. Here are the next steps to get there.

By Heidi Hardt and Jacqueline Burns

To adapt to the impacts of climate change on global security, NATO must improve how it incorporates climate security into its training and operational planning.

Climate Change & Climate Action Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Aug 13, 2024

NATO must recognize the potential of open-source intelligence

By AM Sir Christopher Harper, KBE, RAF (Ret.), Robert Bassett Cross MC

By taking steps to use OSINT more effectively, NATO can preempt, deter, and defeat its adversaries’ efforts to expand their influence and undermine the security of member states.

Artificial Intelligence Disinformation

New Atlanticist

Aug 7, 2024

How NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners can work together in an era of strategic competition

By Gorana Grgić

Amid rising threats from Russia and China, it is in the interest of both NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners to deepen their cooperation.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Jul 30, 2024

Agachi for Modern War Institute on the future of NATO crisis prevention and management

By Anca Agachi

On July 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident fellow Anca Agachi wrote an article for the Modern War Institute on NATO’s crisis prevention and management.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

New Atlanticist

Jul 30, 2024

To deter Russia, NATO must adapt its nuclear sharing program

By Michael John Williams

Russian President Vladimir Putin has time and again played the United States and its European allies, believing that they are too scared of the long shadow cast by nuclear weapons to push back against his threats.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia