Mekong-US Partnership Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue on Fisheries, Agriculture, and Food Security
In 2020, the Lower Mekong Initiative was upgraded and expanded to the Mekong-U.S. Partnership (MUSP). The MUSP Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue series is a flagship initiative of the Partnership and includes eight virtual and in-person dialogues from 2021 to 2024 focusing on key policy and sustainability challenges facing Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. This […]
Nuclear Security News and Member Updates Roundup, April 2024
In the headlines: drone strikes at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, top officials in UK and US leave positions, and IAEA notes Japanese security improvements.
Unleashing the Transformative Potential of the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference on the Summit of the Future
It is critical that the Nairobi civil society conference be impactful and innovative with an eye toward implementation and leadership.
Whither Globalization: Retreat, Industrial Policy, Unintended Consequences
The assumption that a “new Washington consensus” will build a more stable and prosperous world is flawed.
What We Learned Inside a North Korean Internet Server: How Well Do You Know Your Partners?
An inside look at the world of North Korean animation outsourcing and how foreign companies might be inadvertently employing North Korean companies.
What Does a Recent ISIS-K Terror Attack Mean for Turkey?
An attack on a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul signals a renewed threat from ISIS-K, which is seeking new targets outside Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Reflections on Pulwama-Balakot at Five Years
The question remains whether the memory and myth of Balakot will make escalation more appealing and de-escalation harder for Indian leaders for the next crisis.
Accelerating Change But Not Necessarily an Inflection Point
The overuse of terms like “inflection point” clouds strategic thinking and the application of past lessons.