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UkraineAlert

Aug 31, 2023

Russia is losing in Ukraine but winning in Georgia

By Giorgi Kandelaki

If Putin is able to reassert Russian dominance over Georgia while continuing to occupy 20% of the country, he will be encouraged to believe that a similar outcome will eventually prove possible in Ukraine, writes Giorgi Kandelaki.

Civil Society Conflict

IranSource

Aug 31, 2023

Iran and targeted human rights sanctions update: Providing military equipment to Iran security forces and Russia

By Celeste Kmiotek, Lisandra Novo

The UK and Canada designated Iranian individuals and entities for the provision of military supplies to Russia and Iranian security forces.

Economic Sanctions Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Aug 31, 2023

Putin’s Russia must not be allowed to normalize nuclear blackmail

By Olivia Yanchik

Vladimir Putin has used nuclear threats to intimidate the West and reduce the flow of military aid to Ukraine. If this trend does not change, Russia will succeed in normalizing nuclear blackmail as a foreign policy tool, writes Olivia Yanchik.

Arms Control Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 31, 2023

Russian War Report: Russia deploys revamped cruise missile warship

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

Russia has deployed one of its biggest warships, which serves as a cruise missile launch platform, from a Black Sea port.

Conflict Disinformation

In the News

Aug 31, 2023

Townsend featured in The Spectator discussing discussing US support for Ukraine

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On August 31, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was featured in The Spectator discussing US support for Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Econographics

Aug 31, 2023

Indonesia’s economy will surpass Russia’s sooner than expected. Here’s what that says about the global economy.

By Josh Lipsky, Niels Graham

In 2026, Indonesia is expected to surpass Russia to become the world’s sixth largest economy

Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

In the News

Aug 31, 2023

Kepe featured in National Defence Magazine on NATO’s Strategic Concept and NATO’s response to cyber threats

By Marta Kepe

On August 31, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Marta Kepe was interviewed by National Defence Magazine on NATO’s Strategic Concept and NATO’s response to cyber threats.

Cybersecurity Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 31, 2023

Polymeropoulos featured in The Messenger on enhanced assistance to Ukraine

Marc Polymeropoulos was featured on The Messenger discussing the criticality of timely military assistance to Ukraine.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies
Old Town Bucharest

EnergySource

Aug 31, 2023

A Three Seas Chamber of Commerce could enhance energy diversification across Central and Eastern Europe

By Olga Khakova, Paddy Ryan, and Bailee Mathews

The Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit in Bucharest takes place next week. To catalyze investment and diversify away from Russian energy, the summit should establish a Three Seas Chamber of Commerce, capable of sustaining progress and unleashing the region's full potential.

Central Europe Eastern Europe

In the News

Aug 30, 2023

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on F-16s for Ukraine

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On August 30, 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 explains the different ways the United States demonstrates its commitment in relationships, drawing parallels with American support for Ukraine. In addition, Feldman-Piltch describes the recent developments […]

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

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