Transatlantic Security Initiative Commentary & Analysis

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Jul 30, 2026

Braw in quoted in Kharon on Russia’s shadow fleet

By Elisabeth Braw

On July 30, Elisabeth Braw was quoted in Kharon on the coordination between Russia’s largest state-owned shipping company and shadow fleet operators via a shared private email server.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jul 26, 2026

Braw in The Times on restoring the order of the seas

By Elisabeth Braw

On July 26, Elisabeth Braw published an article in the Times discussing how the United Kingdom can take a leading diplomatic role in restoring the rules-based international order at sea.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

Dispatches

Jul 9, 2026

Eleven takeaways from the NATO Summit in Ankara 

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts break down the most important developments coming out of the Ankara summit.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jul 8, 2026

Braw in RTE Radio 1 on the US ceasefire with Iran

By Elisabeth Braw

On July 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured by RTE Radio 1 on the ceasefire with Iran and whether it remains in place.

Iran Middle East

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Jul 8, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on European response to Russia’s shadow fleet

By Elisabeth Braw

On July 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in Foreign Policy discussing how European governments need to respond to Russia arming its shadow fleet.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

Dispatches

Jul 7, 2026

NATO can emerge from the Ankara summit stronger. Here’s how.

By Matthew Kroenig, Torrey Taussig

By taking four specific steps, allies can have a successful summit and prove the Alliance is no “paper tiger.”

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Dispatches

Jul 6, 2026

NATO’s new Arctic presence shows that European allies are stepping up

By Jason C. Moyer

The Alliance is increasingly focused on the Arctic through exercises and capacity-building, but not yet with a unified strategy.

Defense Policy NATO

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Jul 6, 2026

Braw in Fox News on Russia’s use of shadow fleet to probe NATO drone defenses

By Elisabeth Braw

On July 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in Fox News in an article discussing Russia using it’s shadow fleet to probe NATO drone defenses.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Jul 6, 2026

Braw in Bloomberg on the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara

By Elisabeth Braw

On July 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by Bloomberg to discuss the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Dispatches

Jul 3, 2026

More European NATO allies should step up help to Ukraine through PURL

By Matt Trunkey

France, Italy, Turkey, Czechia, Hungary, and Slovakia each have an opportunity at the upcoming NATO Summit to show they are stepping up.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia