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In the News

Feb 3, 2024

Braw featured on Sitrep podcast on Norway’s military service model

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 2, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in the “Sitrep” podcast, in which she discussed the successes of the Norwegian military service model and key lessons that may be learned for the United Kingdom.

English Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 2, 2024

Braw and Michel featured in TRT World on Sweden joining NATO

By Elisabeth Braw, Leo Michel

On February 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw and nonresident fellow Leo Michel were interviewed by TRT World on Sweden’s prospects for joining NATO and the resulting implications for transatlantic security.

English NATO

In the News

Feb 2, 2024

Braw featured on Sveriges Radio

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 2, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was on the Sveriges Radio to discuss the Russian “ghost fleet” (original source in Swedish).

Maritime Security Russia

In the News

Feb 2, 2024

Braw quoted in Barron’s on Russia’s tactics to bypass oil sanctions

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in Barron’s regarding the tactics that Russia uses to bypass oil sanctions. Braw argues that the Russia’s shadow fleet is a powerful weapon in Russia’s toolbox as it continues its war on Ukraine.

English Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 2, 2024

Dahl quoted by Dagens industri on opportunities for Swedish defense industry

By Ann-Sofie Dahl

On February 2, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann-Sofie Dahl was quoted by Dagens industri discussing cooperation opportunities within NATO for Swedish defense industry (original source in Swedish).

NATO NATO Partnerships

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2024

NATO should be ambitious with its new Southern Flank Strategy

By Jason Davidson

In July, the Alliance is scheduled to adopt its first ever Southern Flank Strategy in Washington. The bolder it is, the better.

Europe & Eurasia Greece

In the News

Feb 1, 2024

Braw quoted by Barron’s on the Russian “ghost fleet”

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted by Barron’s on Russia’s attempts to bypass sanctions by using “ghost fleets”.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

In the News

Feb 1, 2024

Zeneli quoted by Voice of America on Russian and Chinese influence in the Western Balkans

By Valbona Zeneli

On February 1, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli was quoted by Voice of America on Russia’s and China’s influence in the Western Balkans. 

China Non-Traditional Threats

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2024

Italy’s G7 presidency can be a breakthrough for the ‘West’ and the ‘Rest’

By Paolo Messa, Karim Mezran

Rome is already working on revamping traditional power structures and fostering a new ethos—one that envisions new opportunities for partnership.

Economy & Business Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Jan 29, 2024

Braw featured in Foreign Policy

By Elisabeth Braw

On January 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an opinion piece in Foreign Policy discussing the Swedish strikes against Tesla.      

Future of Work Northern Europe