Shared Risk, Shared Responsibility: Lessons from Canada on Allied Burden-Sharing in Global WMD Threat Reduction
The norms holding back the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction are under pressure from every direction: The use of chemical weapons has been documented on the battlefield in Ukraine, the full scope of the former Assad regime’s chemical weapons program in Syria is still being investigated, and global attention is focused on Iran’s highly […]
The International Courts and Genocide
Professor Mike Newton of Vanderbilt University Law School will offer some thoughts on the way the various international courts are approaching the crime of genocide and will describe his recent expert testimony before the International Court of Justice for the Myanmar genocide case. Presenters Moderator
Climate Finance as a Tool for Global Stability
The Stimson Center and the Green Climate Fund will host a multi-speaker panel on how early climate investment in adaptation, food systems, and water security can reduce the risk of conflict and displacement, and the unique position of international financial institutions and creative partnerships to make that case. This event is being hosted in conjunction […]
Operationalizing Anticipatory Action: On-the-Ground Lessons and Innovations in Nepal
Photo: Item distribution to relocated at risk households of Barhabise and Bhotekoshi (Sindhupalchowk), by PIN and CSRC team. Aug—Sept 2024. This webinar continues from the Anticipatory Action (AA) series’ first session, The Evolving Landscape of Anticipatory Action in Nepal, which explored the evolution of AA efforts and the broader policy landscape. This webinar will showcase […]
Global Fallout: The Iran War, From Hormuz to the Indo-Pacific
The Iran war is no longer a regional crisis — it is a global shock reshaping energy markets, great power competition, and the future of international order. Join us on Tuesday, March 31 as leading experts examine if and how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving inflation and economic instability, creating strategic openings for Russia, accelerating China’s long-term energy […]
Prospects for Restoring & Rebuilding the UN’s Peace & Security Toolbox
The United Nations was created to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war” following two devastating global conflicts. Yet, today, in the face of hardening geopolitical rivalries, as well as legitimacy and liquidity crises, the UN finds itself increasingly sidelined in its response to ongoing threats to international peace and security. One of the […]
New Eyes on North Korea: Emerging Scholar Perspectives
38 North’s 2025-2026 cohort of the Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program will discuss findings from their original research and offer perspectives on their colleagues’ work. Fellows will cover a range of policy-relevant topics related to North Korea such as alternative pathways to engagement, inter-Korean relations, adaptations to modern warfare, and North Korean state media. Featured Speakers […]
A Conversation with H.E. Ambassador Duarte Lopes: Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean
North Africa and the Mediterranean are increasingly emerging as critical strategic corridors linking Europe, Africa, and the wider Atlantic system. From migration governance and energy connectivity to maritime security and economic integration, the region now sits at the center of European foreign policy and transatlantic cooperation. At the same time, persistent instability across parts of […]