The Results and Implications of Myanmar’s Elections
Five years after seizing the government in a coup, Myanmar’s junta held phased elections in December 2025 and January 2026. Amidst widespread conflict, though, elections were limited in geographic scope, key parties – which won nearly 90% of the seats in the 2020 elections – were dissolved, and human rights abuses continue to escalate. As […]
Democratizing AI: Conceptualizing US-India Collaboration
The U.S.-India joint statement issued after Prime Minister Modi’s first visit to Washington in President Trump’s second term set forth an ambitious bilateral agenda on artificial intelligence — to collaborate on “innovations in AI models and building AI applications for solving societal challenges while addressing the protections and controls necessary to protect these technologies.” The Stimson Center’s Strategic Foresight Hub and South Asia programs join in […]
STARTing Over? Russo-American Arms Control at a Crossroads
The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) recommitted the United States and Russia in a bilateral agreement on nuclear arms reduction and established limits on deployed strategic nuclear warheads. The treaty, which entered into force in 2011 and was extended after ten years, is now set to expire on February 4, 2026. On the eve […]
Japan 2026: Aging Challenges and Opportunities
Japan became the world’s first “super-aged” society in 2006, when 20% of its population reached aged 65 or over. In 2026, that number has risen to over 30% and, in addition, Japan’s total population size has been shrinking by nearly one million people per year. These changes within Japan, plus similar trends among Japan’s close […]
The Evolving Landscape of Anticipatory Action in Nepal
Anticipatory action (AA) is a preemptive mode of disaster risk management that is central to the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative – linking forecasts and warnings with pre-formed and targeted plans for action deployed before a potential disaster which can reduce impact and save lives. As the IFRC’s Secretary General recently put it: “Forecasts alone do not save lives – […]
The World, Rewired – A Geopolitical Outlook for 2026 and Beyond
2026 has opened amid profound upheaval, with foreign policy disruption already reshaping the global landscape. What will the months ahead mean for unfolding crises, fragile alliances, and shifting alignments? Join us on Thursday, January 29 as top foreign policy voices gather to explore what lies ahead for global affairs in 2026 and beyond. Through expert […]
Player-to-People Diplomacy
The NFL has a rapidly growing presence outside of the United States. With games drawing fans in Europe, South America, and flag football rising in global popularity, the sport offers the United States another way to engage audiences and tell the story of the country. This event explores how American athletes act as envoys of […]
Protected: The 36th James E. Auer U.S.-Japan Technology Forum
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