Next Steps for US-Japan Military Shipbuilding, Repair, and Maintenance
Expanded US-Japan cooperation in military shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance is one promising area for both countries to pursue as part of their
March 11, 2026
Event
Pursuing North Korea’s Denuclearization in an Era of Strategic Drift: Voices from Japan
Despite stringent international economic sanctions imposed primarily through the United Nations Security Council, North Korea’s progress in nuclear and missile development as
March 9, 2026
Event
Protecting Water in the Mining Rush: Lessons from Africa and Southeast Asia
Amid the global rush to secure critical minerals, there is a growing spotlight on mining’s impact on water, from extraction practices that strain water availability in dry regions to water pollution
March 6, 2026
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Libya’s Economic Future: A Conversation with Jonathan Winer
The Stimson Center’s North Africa, Mediterranean & Sahel Program invites you to a public discussion on the political and economic factors shaping
March 4, 2026
Event
New Frontiers for North Korean Surveillance and Repression
Since 2020, North Koreans at home and abroad have experienced unprecedented isolation, control, and surveillance. As the country launches an ambitious new
March 2, 2026
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A Conversation with H.E. Ambassador Sékou Berthe: Mali’s Strategic Outlook
The Stimson Center’s North Africa Program is pleased to host A Conversation with H.E. Mr. Sékou Berthe: Mali’s Strategic Outlook, a public event
February 24, 2026
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North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress: Domestic and Global Implications
North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress will offer a clearer picture of Kim Jong Un’s domestic and foreign policy roadmap for the next
February 23, 2026
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Myanmar’s Deepening Relationship with Russia
In early February 2026, Myanmar’s military government signed a five-year military cooperation agreement with Russia. For years, Russia has been one of
February 20, 2026
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The Middle East is Asian: A Conversation with Mohammed Soliman, the Author of West Asia
The traditional Middle East is disappearing, replaced by a West Asia that is increasingly defined by its ties to the East. This
February 17, 2026
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BNP Returns to Power: Assessing the Results and Implications of Bangladesh’s Elections
On February 12, tens of millions of Bangladeshis cast ballots in nationwide parliamentary elections at a critical inflection point for the nation. Despite a tense
February 13, 2026
Event
The Search for Peace in Libya: A Book Talk with Stephanie Williams
The Stimson Center’s North Africa, Mediterranean & Sahel Program invites you to a public discussion on Libya’s political trajectory and the challenges
February 13, 2026
Event
Truth or Tech: The Socio-Technical Risks of AI Audio for the Global South
Generative AI continues to blur the lines between synthetic and authentic content. While many have grown skeptical of believing everything they see,
