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Oct 29, 2023

Kirchberger in Iltalehti on damage to the Balticconnector pipeline

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 29, Scowcroft nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was quoted in Iltalehti analyzing the cause of the damage to the Balticconector (text in Swedish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 28, 2023

Deni in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on US aid to Ukraine

By John R. Deni

On October 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was quoted in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, discussing the future of US aid to Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 27, 2023

Vershbow in Defence 24 on Ukrainian membership into NATO

By Alexander Vershbow

On October 27, TSI Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Alexander Vershbow was mentioned in Defence 24 in an article evaluating the future of Ukrainian NATO membership (text in Polish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Oct 27, 2023

NATO’s greatest advantage over adversaries is its network of allies and industry partners. Here’s how to use it.

By Joslyn Brodfuehrer

Government officials and defense industry leaders meeting this month mapped out the opportunities available to accelerate defense and technology cooperation between NATO allies.

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 25, 2023

Kirchberger in Asia Times on China’s submarine industrial base

By Sarah Kirchberger

On October 25, Scowcroft nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was mentioned in Asia Times, citing her recent report on China’s submarine industrial base.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 24, 2023

Zysk in War on the Rocks on Russia’s military posture in the Arctic

By Katarzyna Zysk

On October 24, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk wrote an op-ed in War on the Rocks discussing Russia’s military posture in the Arctic region.

Europe & Eurasia Russia

In the News

Oct 23, 2023

Townsend in Svenska Dagbladet on Turkey stalling Sweden’s NATO membership

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On October 23, Transatlantic Security Advisor Senior Advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Svenska Dagbladet discussing Turkey’s consideration of Sweden’s NATO membership bid (text in Swedish).

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Oct 23, 2023

Vershbow in Interfax-Ukraine on Ukraine’s membership bid to NATO

By Alexander Vershbow

On October 23, TSI Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Alexander Vershbow was mentioned in Interfax-Ukraine in an article evaluating the future of Ukrainian NATO membership.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Oct 19, 2023

As NATO grows, it needs new ways to expedite its decisions

By Ira Straus

A widening of the bloc requires a deepening of its decision-making procedures. Here are some ways to avoid a single-member veto of big decisions.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 18, 2023

Kepe in Estadao on the future of Western support to Ukraine

By Marta Kepe

On October 18, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Marta Kepe was quoted in Estadao discussing the future of Western support to Ukraine (text in Portuguese).

Security & Defense Ukraine