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EnergySource

Apr 2, 2024

US ratification of the ocean treaty will unlock deep sea mining

By Alex Gilbert and Morgan Bazilian

Under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, countries including China and Russia have secured permits to explore the deep seabed’s vast supply of critical minerals. The authors argue that the United States, which has been hesitant to ratify the treaty, has much to gain by doing so now.

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Mar 21, 2024

Wieslander quoted in the Wall Street Journal

On March 21, Anna Wieslander, director for Northern Europe, spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the pressing issue of Russian Threat Forces in Europe. In the wake of uncertain U.S. commitment to NATO, Europe finds itself at a critical juncture, torn between bolstering defense capabilities and protecting the budget of other programs. “It comes […]

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Mar 11, 2024

Norrlöf publishes op-ed in Project Syndicate on Sweden NATO accession

Read the full op-ed here.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 8, 2024

Braw featured in forces.net on Sweden joining NATO

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in forces.net discussing Sweden’s accession to NATO.   

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Mar 6, 2024

Braw featured in The Week on Russia’s “grey zone” tactics at the Finnish Border

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted by The Week on Russia’s efforts to smuggle migrants through the Finnish-Russian border.   

National Security Northern Europe

In the News

Mar 4, 2024

Skaluba featured in The Dispatch on Sweden’s accession to NATO

By Christopher Skaluba

On March 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative Director Christopher Skaluba was interviewed by The Dispatch on Sweden’s accession to NATO.

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Mar 3, 2024

Braw quoted by forces.net on the Swedish military standing

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in forces.net discussing Swedish military capability and the future of Swedish forces after joining NATO.   

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 27, 2024

Braw featured on ABC Radio on Sweden’s accsession to NATO

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was intervied by ABC Radio on Sweden’s accession to NATO.   

NATO Northern Europe

New Atlanticist

Feb 26, 2024

It’s Swe-done: What’s next for NATO now that Hungary has approved Sweden’s bid to join

By Atlantic Council experts

Hungary’s parliament has ratified Sweden’s accession to NATO, the final approval needed. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on the about-to-be thirty-two member Alliance.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Dahl featured in Dagens Industri

By Ann-Sofie Dahl

On February 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann-Sofie Dahl wrote an op-ed in Dagens Industri discussing Sweden’s accession to NATO (original source in Swedish).   

NATO Northern Europe

Experts