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In the News

Sep 23, 2023

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on the role of allies, partners, and friends in global alliances

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On September 23, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote the latest edition of her project “Non-State Actress.” In this edition of Non-State Actress, Maggie Feldman-Piltch published a story that outlines the US-Vietnam relationship and about diplomacy in general. Within the post, Feldman-Piltch explained the evolving nature of U.S. alliances and partnerships across […]

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 22, 2023

Aronsson in Naval Institute News on Ukraine’s strike on the Russian Black Sea fleet headquarters

By Lisa Aronsson

On September 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Lisa Aronsson was quoted in Naval Institute News on the Ukraine’s strike on the Russian Black Sea fleet headquarters in occupied Crimea.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Sep 22, 2023

Aronsson in Golos Ameriki (Voice of America) on the importance of the Black Sea region

By Lisa Aronsson

On September 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Lisa Aronsson was quoted in Golos Ameriki (Voice of America) on the importance of the Black Sea region (text in Russian).

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Sep 21, 2023

Kepe featured in Task&Purpose on the US military’s force posture in Europe

By Marta Kepe

On September 21, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Marta Kepe was quoted in Task&Purpose on the US military’s force posture in Europe.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 21, 2023

Vershbow featured in Yakima Herald-Republic on the importance of ATACMS for Ukraine’s counteroffensive

By Alexander Vershbow

On September 21, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in Yakima Herald-Republic discussing the difference that a delivery of ATACMS would make for Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Sep 20, 2023

Makanju featured in Fast Company on generative AI technology

By Anna Makanju

On September 11, Fast Company published a story about Transatlantic Security Initiative’s nonresident senior fellow Anna Makanju and her efforts as vice president of global affairs for OpenAI. The article explores how Makanju has advocated for the benefits of generative AI and possible applications for public policy, while partnering with government institutions to alleviate potential […]

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 19, 2023

Aronsson and Deni in Golos Ameriki (Voice of America) discussing Russia as a strategic threat to the West

By Lisa Aronsson, John R. Deni

On September 19, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellows Lisa Aronsson and John Deni were quoted in Golos Ameriki (Voice of America) discussing Russia as a strategic threat to the West (text in Russian).  

Conflict Defense Policy
U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 19, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2023

With the UN General Assembly underway, keep freedom at the forefront

By Nina Dannaoui-Johnson, James Storen

Data from the Atlantic Council’s Freedom and Prosperity Indexes show that freedom is both present and actively pursued all over the world.

Africa Americas

In the News

Sep 19, 2023

Vershbow featured in Carnegie Europe discussing containment strategy vis-à-vis Russia

By Alexander Vershbow

On September 19, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow’s New Atlanticist op-ed about containment strategy vis-à-vis Russia was mentioned in Carnegie Europe discussing Germany’s silence on how Europe should deal with an expansionist Russia. 

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Sep 15, 2023

Zeneli featured in Voice of America on the recent round of negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina

By Alexander Vershbow

On September 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli was quoted in Voice of America on the recent round of Brussels negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina and arguing that the talks leave uncertain prospects for real progress (text in Serbian). 

Europe & Eurasia NATO