America at 100 Days: National Security and Global Influence
From defense posture shifts to diplomatic tensions, the first 100 days of the second Trump administration have already reshaped America’s role on the global stage. This virtual event brings together Stimson experts to assess how early policy moves are influencing U.S. alliances, national security, the economy, and global governance. Through three focused sessions, we will […]
AI, Liability & Risk: Navigating the Legal and Insurance Challenges of Generative AI
Join us for an engaging conversation on the use of generative AI and its implications in terms of liability, insurance and risk management. Co-hosted By Featured Speakers Kathryn Rauhut, Attorney and Nonresident Fellow, Stimson Center (Opening Remarks) Kathryn Rauhut is an attorney specializing in international security. She works primarily in the field of cyber and […]
RAI Session: AI & Community Management
AI technologies can be one of several tools used to address local community challenges, if developed and deployed by those communities. Cultural sensitivity and familiarity with the day-to-day challenges are key to creating AI systems that are fit-for-purpose and overcoming barriers to adoption. On April 17, 2025, fellows participated in a discussion on the topic […]
Gambling on Armageddon: Costs and Risks of Nuclear Modernization
The United States has embarked on a path to modernize and expand its nuclear arsenal, at an estimated cost of $1.7 trillion over 30 years. Russia and China have followed suit, and existing arms control agreements are nearing expiration with little hope of renewal. These developments raise the risk of a new nuclear arms race, […]
Sinocentrism and the U.S.-China-Russia Grand Strategic Triangle
Sergey Radchenko, the Wilson E. Schmidt Distinguished Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, will lead a discussion on how the Grand Strategic Triangle has reemerged as a central concern in international relations with the recent shift in U.S. foreign policy. Joining Professor Radchenko are Gilbert Rozman and Yun Sun, co-authors of Xi […]
Critical Areas of Action for the Our Ocean Conference
In the lead up to the tenth Our Ocean Conference (OOC10) in Busan, Korea, the Stimson Center and the World Resources Institute will host a presentation and discussion to explore some of the critical OOC “areas of action.” The presentation will offer an opportunity to feature some of our partners’ recent work and will seek […]
South Korea: Impeachment Ruling and Foreign Policy Implications
On April 4th, the South Korean Constitutional Court unanimously ruled to uphold President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment and remove him from office. The Court’s decision will have profound implications not only for domestic stability but also regional geopolitics. What are the next steps for South Korea, and what would regional dynamics look like after the […]
Fighter Jets and Drones: Is China’s Military Aid to the Myanmar Junta Making a Difference?
Join us on April 24 at 9am ET with insurgency expert Zachary Abuza and Indo-Pacific security scholar Nyein Nyein Thant Aung to discuss their recent issue brief examining Chinese military aid to the Myanmar junta. As the Myanmar junta strives to maintain a steady supply of weapons, it has increasingly turned to China for support. Since the […]