Guinea’s Challenges
Notre Dame’s Momodou Bah will start off our discussion by presenting the results of research that he has been conducting on Guinea. Professor Cristina Stefan of the University of Leeds and Co-Director of the European Centre for the Responsibility to Protect as well as former US Foreign Service Officer Claire Sneed have agreed to serve as commentators. Presenters: – […]
Navigating a New Chapter: U.S. Approach After the India and Pakistan Ceasefire
“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE.” — President Donald J. Trump, May 10, 2025 Between May 7 and May 10, South Asia witnessed one of the most intense military escalations in recent years, […]
AI and Intelligent Transformation of Organizations: An Insightful Conversation with Dr. Feiyu Xu
This webinar is jointly organized between the Stimson Center and the Washington Foreign Law Society. It’s a part of the AI and International Law Series. Co-hosted By Featured Speakers Dr. Feiyu Xu, Professor, Industry AI, German University of Digital Science Professor and Dr. Feiyu Xu is a leading figure in the field of Artificial Intelligence […]
Vietnam & America: 50 Years of Peace and Reconciliation
The US war in Vietnam officially ended on April 30, 1975, and Vietnam, which endured nearly a century of conflict and occupation, was finally at peace. Come to the Stimson Center to hear from Americans and Vietnamese people central to the amazing human story that turned former enemies into a deep and lasting friendship between […]
Scaling Up Solutions for a Plastic-Free Mediterranean at UNOC3
Registration Is Closed. After more than a year of dedication from delegates and stakeholders, there is still no Global Plastics Treaty. Plastic continues to contaminate the ocean, accumulate on beaches, and break down into micro- and nanoparticles that impact ecosystems around the world, including the Mediterranean Sea. This UNOC3 Side Event will present an array of […]
Assessing IUU Fishing in Southeast Asia
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens marine ecosystems, food security, and regional stability in Southeast Asia. To equip policymakers with actionable insights, the Stimson Center developed a data-driven IUU Fishing Risk Assessment framework, adapted from the Environmental Security Program’s Climate and Ocean Risk Vulnerability Initiative (CORVI). This methodology evaluates key economic, environmental, and governance […]
Russia’s Strategic Shift in North Africa
Russia’s strategic pivot to North Africa—following setbacks in Syria—has reshaped regional dynamics, from military deployments and disinformation campaigns to its exploitation of migration routes and illicit networks. This event unpacked Moscow’s ambitions, its hybrid tactics, and the urgent challenges for Western and regional stakeholders. The session explored: Featured Speakers Moderator Discussant Originally published by SAIS […]
Sinocentrism and Southeast Asia
Against the backdrop of shifts in U.S. international engagement along with Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Southeast Asia, the significance of understanding Sinocentrism in Southeast Asia takes on a new importance. Joseph Chinyong Liow, the Tan Kah Kee Chair in Comparative and International Politics at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore, will join Gilbert Rozman and […]