Frontline or Fault Line: Understanding the Global Security Dimensions of Climate Change as a “Threat Multiplier”
July 2024 marked the 14th consecutive month of record-high global temperatures and saw the earliest Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic as Hurricane Beryl swept through the Caribbean. Climate impacts are intensifying the threats faced by the U.S. military, from natural disasters to geopolitical challenges posed by Russia, China, and the Islamic State. In response, […]
What Remains of the Myanmar Economy After the Coup
Since the junta’s takeover of Myanmar in February 2021, Myanmar’s economy has been devastated by the effects of the war, sanctions, and the economic policies of the military government. Human rights violations and due diligence remain difficult in Myanmar, complicating the process of sourcing goods and materials from the country. These issues all pose long-term […]
Strategy, Security, and Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific
What does the future – including the upcoming U.S. presidential elections – hold for power, engagement, and strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific? Join the Stimson Center on Tuesday, September 17 for a fast-paced morning conference as leading decisionmakers and regional experts explore the greatest opportunities – and the greatest risks – in the Indo-Pacific. Featured […]
Voices for Peace and Human Rights in Israel/Palestine
Since the Hamas attack on Israel last October 7 and throughout the ensuing Israeli war on Gaza, supporters of peace and human rights for both Israelis and Palestinians have often been marginalized. This panel will highlight these alternative views, the reasons for their marginalization and the likely trajectory for Israel/Palestine in the short and medium […]
Ground Forces and Great Powers: A Conversation with U.S. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth
25th U.S. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth leads the oldest and largest branch of the U.S. military. As the Army approaches 250 years of service to protect American interests by land, Secretary Wormuth joins the Stimson Center to explore the Army’s vision for global security and readiness for 2030, 2040, and beyond. Read the full event […]
South Korean Approaches to North Korean Human Rights: Civil Society Initiatives
Join 38 North for a discussion on how diverse South Korean civil society organizations are working to raise awareness, document, and improve the human rights situation in North Korea. From data collection to youth engagement to supporting international and formal human rights processes, their work highlights the importance of multiple voices and strategies for this complex […]
RAI Session: AI & Democracy
Generative AI systems’ capacity to create visual and audio content that could pass as “real” has raised many concerns about the technology’s potential impact on the integrity of our information ecosystems. Many have raised concerns about the possibility for generative AI systems to lower the barrier to entry for launching disinformation campaigns designed to skew […]
A Discussion with Professor T.V. Paul: Is India a “Swing Power”?
Full Event Transcript (PDF) India has established itself as a rising power with global aspirations. With its deepening rivalry with China, the rise of Hindu nationalism under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the growing strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific, India is at a pivotal juncture. In The Unfinished Quest: India’s Search for […]