The Stimson Center works to increase international security, shared prosperity, and justice. Our work takes us across borders and continents, to far flung places and the world’s fastest-growing cities. Whether we are building tools, prototyping new technologies, creating datasets, working with local leaders, proposing innovative policies, or training government officials, Stimson has a tangible impact around the world.
2020
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Making the Case for Multilateralism
An interview with Alex Hopkins
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A bird’s eye view of North Korea
Michelle Kae is a Research Associate at the Stimson Center and the Producer of “38 North,” a web journal that provides policy and technical analysis on North Korea. Why do…
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Finding time for data
An interview with Regan Kwan
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Encouraging responsibility to mitigate harm
Shannon Dick is the Research Analyst and Deputy Director of Stimson’s Conventional Defense Program. Her research focuses on issues pertaining to US security assistance and the international arms trade, including…
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Looking for leadership to address climate risk
An interview with Jack Stuart
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Elevating underrepresented voices in international security
An interview with Akriti Vasudeva
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Holistic Infrastructure Development in the Mekong
Courtney Weatherby is a research analyst with the Stimson Center’s Southeast Asia and Energy, Water, & Sustainability programs. Her research focuses on sustainable infrastructure and energy development challenges in Southeast Asia…
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Remembering the Human Element of Nuclear Security
An interview with Nick Roth
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Literary inspiration for proliferation prevention
Mary Vecellio is a Research Associate with the Partnerships in Proliferations Prevention program at Stimson. She came to Stimson after pursuing a master’s degree at Kings College, London, inspired by her favorite…
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Measured, Incremental Change in South Asia
An Interview with Elizabeth Threlkeld, Deputy Director of the South Asia Program
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Examining the U.S. military’s use of force short of war
Insight for defense policymakers that challenges longstanding assumptions
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Building tools to improve policymaking
Stimson is building data tools to democratize information and encourage smart resource, energy, and climate planning
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Understanding security and prosperity in the time of Covid-19
In March, the world changed dramatically with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Stimson was able to respond quickly: Our staff transitioned to remote work and we continued to pursue our mission in this new environment. With COVID-19 now the top problem facing the…
2019
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A Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Peacekeeping
Giving peacekeepers new tools to better achieve their mission to protect civilians from harm
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Changing the Conversation on North Korea
Sophisticated tools and a breadth and depth of expertise makes Stimson’s 38 North the premier outlet for unbiased, critical and accurate analysis of North Korea.
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Dialogue that Supports a Stable and Secure South Asia
Stimson’s South Asia program hosts dialogue with partners to study effects of low-probability, high-risk nuclear events in the region.
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Spurring Action on Illegal Fishing and Illicit Networks
Engaging with policymakers results in new bi-partisan law to combat illegal fishing at sea and safeguard the marine environment
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Changing Energy Policy to Save the Mekong River
Deep connections with policymakers and applied research are protecting a river basin– and a way of life – in Southeast Asia.
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Keeping the Most Dangerous Weapons out of the Worst Hands
Stimson’s Assistance Support Initiative (ASI) is helping prevent WMD proliferation around the world
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