Understanding Myanmar’s Ethnic Resistance Organizations
Five months after the Three Brotherhood Alliance commenced Operation 1027 in Shan State in eastern Myanmar, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) launched its own offensive against the military on March 7. As Ethnic Resistance Organizations (EROs) continue to retake territory from the junta, understanding the goals of these groups and how they think about their […]
Canada’s Strategic Role in AUKUS Pillar 2: Security, Stability, and Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific
Want to pose a question before or during the event? Go to stimson.org/questions/ AUKUS is a trilateral defence and security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States which aims to “help sustain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region”. AUKUS partners have been clear that its advanced capabilities Pillar could eventually extend beyond the […]
The US-Japan Alliance: From Peace and Prosperity in the Indo-Pacific to a Global Partnership
Want to pose a question before or during the event? Go to stimson.org/questions/ Over the past decade, the U.S.-Japan alliance has undergone significant evolution, shaped by Japan’s policy of “Proactive Contribution to Peace,” which advocates for its active involvement in upholding the peace, stability, and prosperity of the global community. As the world encounters profound geostrategic shifts, […]
Japan’s Nuclear Dilemma
Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022 has brought a renewed sense of concerns about the threats posed by nuclear weapons to international security. Japan, as the only country to have ever suffered the horror of nuclear weapons in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, while also having to rely on U.S. extended nuclear deterrence as an […]
Fight Against Economic Coercion: Opportunities and Challenges for the US-Japan Alliance
The notion of “economic coercion”—the practice of leveraging economic strength to enforce one’s own agenda upon others—has garnered increased attention in recent years. What exactly does “economic coercion” entail, and why does it matter? How can countries respond to such tactics? In light of its commitment to fostering a free and open economy and trade, […]
The Israel-Hamas War: Impacts and Prospects, Six Months On
Want to pose a question before or during the event? Go to stimson.org/questions/ The longest and bloodiest Arab-Israeli conflict has left more than 30,000 dead, isolated Israel diplomatically, and brought new tensions between the U.S. and Israel and the U.S. and Iran. What is the likely trajectory over the next few months toward a durable cease-fire or […]
Mobilizing Businesses and Innovation Towards Coastal Resilience
Sea level rise (SLR) has accelerated during the 20th century and could exceed one meter by 2100 if GHG emissions are not sharply reduced. The effects of SLR, such as floods, saltwater intrusion, accelerated erosion, and land loss, have serious implications for coastal zones. As densely populated areas and critical economic hubs, coastal zones depend […]
Challenges to Pursuing a Policy of Prevention
The October 2023 APSG meeting brought together leading U.S government and civil society experts to discuss key challenges to U.S. atrocity prevention efforts and identify opportunities to overcome them. Presenters