The World’s Hotspots and Implications for the Future of the International Order
Want to pose a question before or during the event?Go to stimson.org/questions/ The world today faces multiple crises across the globe. From open conflicts in Europe and the Middle East to heightened tensions in the Indo-Pacific, the existing international order faces unprecedented challenges to its peace and stability. How should we think through these multi-faceted challenges? […]
UNRWA’s Role in Gaza and the Middle East
Featured Speakers William R. Deere, Director, Washington Office of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees William R. Deere is Director of the Washington, DC office of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. Bill is part of a team clarifying to U.S. policymakers the agency’s mission, programs, and […]
Connecting the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific: Northeast Asia’s Growing Cooperation with NATO
This expert panel will assess the evolving relationship between Northeast Asia—particularly South Korea and Japan—and NATO as it is in its 75th anniversary year. What is driving these U.S. transatlantic and Northeast Asian allies closer? What are the potential areas to expand cooperation? What factors might constrain further partnership? Featured Speakers Bo Ram Kwon, Associate […]
Mekong-US Partnership Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue on Fisheries, Agriculture, and Food Security
In 2020, the Lower Mekong Initiative was upgraded and expanded to the Mekong-U.S. Partnership (MUSP). The MUSP Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue series is a flagship initiative of the Partnership and includes eight virtual and in-person dialogues from 2021 to 2024 focusing on key policy and sustainability challenges facing Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. This […]
AI-Powered Early Warning Models
Chris Mahony of Peloria and Erik Wibbels of the University of Pennsylvania’s DevLab joined the March 2024 APSG meeting to demonstrate two recent AI-powered early warning models with enormous potential. They walked us through their models and discussed their applications to atrocity prevention. Presenters Moderator Jim Finkel, Stimson Center
Annual List Comparison
This is the one meeting a year when we take a broad look at what both the quantitative models and the qualitative lists suggests may lie ahead. Dartmouth College’s Professor Benjamin Valentino will once again walk us through his assessment of some twenty-plus lists, with a special emphasis on the GFA countries, and those states […]
Climate Diplomacy in South Asia: Transboundary Challenges, Collective Solutions
Full Event Transcript (PDF) Climate change has no borders. In the face of escalating climate-induced vulnerabilities and transboundary disasters, South Asian states find themselves at a crossroads where regional cooperation is imperative for effective adaptation and mitigation. From the interconnected challenges of managing transboundary water resources to addressing the urgent issue of climate-induced migration, the […]
Digital Surveillance in North Korea
Digital surveillance technology in North Korea is progressively evolving with widespread effects on the landscape of its society. While this digital transformation can provide more opportunities to North Korean citizens, it also increases the risks associated with growing digital footprints and the ability of the North Korean state to expand surveillance of people’s lives. Featured […]