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May 17, 2023

Vershbow in Altinget discussing three priorities for NATO’s Vilnius summit

By Alexander Vershbow

On May 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in Altinget discussing three priorities for NATO’s Vilnius summit (in Swedish). 

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May 17, 2023

How NATO can take a 360-degree approach to the Vilnius summit

By Joslyn Brodfuehrer, Zelma Sergejeva

According to officials and experts at a recent Atlantic Council event, Russia will remain at the top of NATO’s Vilnius agenda—but that doesn’t mean the Alliance shouldn’t have its eye on challenges posed by China and emerging technologies.

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May 12, 2023

Brzezinski and Vershbow in Center for a New American Security on recommendations for NATO’s defense and deterrence posture

By Ian Brzezinski, Alexander Vershbow

On May 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Ian Brzezinski and distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow joined Center for a New American Security to discuss their latest memo laying out new recommendations for NATO’s defense and deterrence posture. 

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In the News

May 11, 2023

Stefanini in the Financial Times on China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Italy

By Stefano Stefanini

On May 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini was quoted in Financial Times discussing Italy holding talks with China about exiting the Belt and Road Initiative.

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In the News

May 11, 2023

Straus and Townsend in Breaking Defense on lessons learned from Russia’s war in Ukraine

By James J. Townsend Jr., Ira Straus

On May 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisors Ira Straus and James J. Townsend co-authored an op-ed discussing lessons learned from Russia’s war in Ukraine and what NATO must codify from those lessons.

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In the News

May 10, 2023

Brzezinski and Vershbow in ERR News on the upcoming Vilnius Summit

By Ian Brzezinski, Alexander Vershbow

On May 10, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Ian Brzezinski and Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Distinguished Fellow Alexander Vershbow were mentioned in ERR News discussing priorities the NATO Alliance must tackle at the upcoming Vilnius Summit [text in Estonian]

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May 10, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on Russian disinformation tactics

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On May 10, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara authored an article  in El Heraldo de México discussing Russia’s use of intelligence, disinformation and psychological operations.

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In the News

May 9, 2023

Zysk in Radio Canada International on Sino-Russian cooperation in the Arctic

By Katarzyna Zysk

On May 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Katarzyna Zysk was quoted in Radio Canada International discussing the implications of the memorandum between the Russian and Chinese coast guard concerning Arctic Cooperation.

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In the News

May 8, 2023

Jeglinskas in 15min.IT on Lithuania’s goals for the Vilnius Summit

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On May 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was mentioned in 15min.lt discussing Lithuania’s goals at the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius which include strengthening cooperation between NATO and Indo-Pacific allies.

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Apr 28, 2023

Benitez in Breaking Defense on cooperation between the United States and European Union

By Jorge Benitez

On April 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Jorge Benitez was mentioned in Breaking Defense discussing the US Department of Defense—European Defence Agency cooperation pact.  

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