Transatlantic Security Initiative Commentary & Analysis

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Event Recap

May 11, 2022

How can the US and NATO help bring about Russia’s ‘strategic failure’ in Ukraine?

By Connor McPartland

On May 2, the Scowcroft Center's Transatlantic Security Initiative hosted a public conference discussing priorities for the upcoming NATO Summit and next steps for security in Europe.

Conflict Defense Industry

In the News

May 9, 2022

Vershbow in Fox News: Putin may soon face one of his worst strategic nightmares

By Alexander Vershbow

Alexander Vershbow discusses the strategic implications of Finland and Sweden joining NATO.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

May 8, 2022

Deni in the Wall Street Journal: NATO should admit Finland and Sweden ASAP

By John R. Deni

John Deni argues for the Wall Street Journal that Finnish and Swedish membership in NATO enhances the Alliance’s security and sends a powerful message to Russia.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

May 5, 2022

Koster in Europe’s Edge: NATO must re-learn deterrence

By Timo S. Koster

Timo Koster writes that the Western reaction to the current crisis in Ukraine shows that NATO will have to revive the concept of deterrence, and quickly.

China Conflict

In the News

May 4, 2022

Deni in Foreign Policy: Yes, the United States should weaken Russia

By John R. Deni

John Deni argues that the US should seek to weaken Russia to be able to focus on China in the long term.

China Conflict

In the News

Apr 26, 2022

Vershbow in Fox News: Putin may soon face one of his worst strategic nightmares

By Alexander Vershbow

Alexander Vershbow discusses the strategic implications of Finland and Sweden joining NATO.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 23, 2022

Zysk in France 24: The war in Ukraine, a menace for the fragile geopolitical equilibrium in the Arctic

By Katarzyna Zysk

Katarzyna Zysk discusses the strategic implications of the war in Ukraine on the Arctic.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 22, 2022

Skaluba in Defense One: NATO membership for Sweden would be ‘a small step for the military, but a giant leap for the political system’

By Christopher Skaluba

Chris Skaluba discusses how quickly Finland and Sweden could be granted admission to NATO after their applications.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 19, 2022

Binnendijk and Pavel in Defense One: NATO will need a transition plan if Finland, Sweden ask to join

By Hans Binnendijk, Barry Pavel

Hans Binnendijk and Barry Pavel examine the practicalities of bringing Finland and Sweden into NATO.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 18, 2022

Deni in ERR: US security experts: Strategy to defend the Baltics needs to be overhauled

By John R. Deni

John Deni offers recommendations for improving NATO defense posture in the Baltic states.

Conflict Eastern Europe
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