Current and Past US Prevention Challenges in Darfur

A set of experts will discuss the current situation in Darfur, offer some thoughts on past policy approaches to Darfur, and reflect on why prevention in circumstances like Darfur is so difficult. Presenters: Moderator:
Implications of the Chinland Council for Myanmar’s Resistance in 2024

The creation of a Chinland Council in northwestern Myanmar is helping to bring together a divided ethnic minority in a move that could have implications for the resistance against the military junta. While the new council faces barriers to progress and has raised many questions, a new governance structure and constitution work to reinvent the […]
Beyond the Horizon: Outlining Risks and Opportunities in 2024

This event will serve as your authoritative guide to the risks and opportunities of the year to come. More than 50 countries are heading to the polls in 2024, including India, the United States, Russia, the European Union, and Taiwan, all against the backdrop of ongoing and potential future conflict around the world. Join the Stimson Center […]
Where’s the Water: Mekong Dry Season 2024

In recent years, water releases from upstream dams have tripled the amount of water in the Mekong during certain dry season months. Is this helpful or harmful? How will dam releases impact dry season flow along the course of the Mekong from Thailand to Cambodia this year? Join the Mekong Dam Monitor team for its […]
How Women’s Rights Compare Across the Middle East

In countries as different as Iran and Saudi Arabia, there has been progress in women’s rights over recent years. But internal repression, sanctions and deep-seated patriarchal traditions still hold women back from an equal role in Middle Eastern societies. An international panel of experts will discuss advancement that has been made in the region, and steps […]
Bias in Nuclear Security Implementation

***This event is now an online only webinar. Any in-person registration has been moved to online. Any questions or concerns please contact us at [email protected]. Does U.S. nuclear security culture rely too much on secrecy and exclusion? How does this impact threat perception, access to sensitive information and materials, and hiring practices? In an exploratory […]
China’s Use of Armed Coercion: To Win Without Fighting

This book is available for purchase directly from the publisher, Routledge in hardback or e-book. China’s Use of Armed Coercion: To Win Without Fighting analyzes China’s use of its armed forces to coerce other actors in the international system in an effort to achieve policy aims short of armed conflict. Drawing on contributions from primarily next-Generation scholars, the book […]
COP28: Climate Challenges and Opportunities for the Philippines

Event registration close one-hour prior to event time. The Philippines is among the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change, with impacts already felt today through extreme weather events, rising concern about sea level rise, and threats to biodiversity. Following COP28, join us for a discussion about what was accomplished, what is ahead for the […]