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New Atlanticist

Feb 28, 2025

Starmer looks for his ‘Falklands moment’ during his first White House visit with Trump

By Philippe Dickinson

The British prime minister’s visit to the White House this week went well, but Europe’s security challenges at this pivotal moment require success on several other fronts as well.

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Feb 24, 2025

Revitalizing the US defense industry is best done with European allies

By James Hursch, Kristen Taylor

By combining their efforts and sharing risks, the United States and Europe can establish the defense industrial bases needed to confront today’s growing global threats.

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 22, 2025

Irdi quoted in Bloomberg on Italy’s relationship with the US

By Beniamino Irdi

On February 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was quoted in Bloomberg discussing US-Italian relations against the backdrop of evolving political dynamics on both sides of the Atlantic.

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Feb 21, 2025

Irdi quoted in Financial Times about the US-Italy Relationship

By Beniamino Irdi

On February 21, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was quoted in the Financial Times on developments in the United States Italy bilateral relationship in the rapidly developing political environment.

In the News

Feb 19, 2025

Irdi in Formiche discussing transatlantic relations and hybrid warfare

By Beniamino Irdi

On February 19, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was featured Formiche discussing Europe’s military buildup and hybrid warfare in the complex transatlantic geopolitical environment.

In the News

Feb 9, 2025

Braw quoted in interview with L’Express on developments in the Northern Atlantic

By Elisabeth Braw

According to Swedish expert Elisabeth Braw, a specialist in the links between geopolitics and the global economy, the Danes have at least two ways of cooling the ambitions of the American president.

In the News

Feb 6, 2025

Braw featured in Deutsche Welle discussing sabotage of cables and pipelines

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in a television interview on Deutsche Welle discussing cases of cables and pipelines being illegally tampered with, and how the NATO alliance is acting in response to these hybrid threats.

In the News

Jan 17, 2025

Binnendijk and Vershbow in Foreign Policy on European security in a Trump era

By Hans Binnendijk, Alexander Vershbow

On January 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellows Dr. Hans Binnendijk and Amb. Alexander Vershbow published an op-ed in Foreign Policy mapping out how Europe can help meet the Trump administration’s expectations when it comes to defense funding.  

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Jan 13, 2025

Braw in The Political Risk Podcast discussing the end of globalization and new Gray-Zone threats

By Elisabeth Braw

On January 13th, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was on The Political Risk Podcast articulating the threats of Gray-Zone aggression and sabotage operations in a new era of geopolitical competition.

New Atlanticist

Jan 3, 2025

The Atlantic Council’s greatest hits of 2024

By Frederick Kempe

These articles, reports, initiatives, and convenings represent the best of the Atlantic Council’s work in 2024 to shape the global future together with allies and partners.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment