Beyond the Conference Room: The Real Impact of the Arms Trade Treaty
…stopped the export of F-35 fighter jet parts, and following public pressure, Canada, Spain, and Italy have discontinued new export licenses. Public pressure continues to grow in the UK, France,…
Confronting the Tragic Reality of the Use of Child Soldiers
…trade and the use of children in conflict. In this way, Stimson aims to spotlight policy gaps to ensure that well-intentioned military assistance does not end up in the hands…
The Shia Factor for the Stabilization of Afghanistan: Iran and the Hazara
…is a useful piece of the puzzle. In the first of a series of spotlights, we explore the complex relations between Iran and the Afghan Shia minority, the Hazara. As…
The Importance of Being Certain
…that companies really don’t like uncertainty. They can handle bad news — tax increases or new regulations, for example — but uncertainty drives them up a wall. For bad news…
A Decade of Our Ocean Conference
…new and emerging work, new partnerships, and the convening of new and old friends. Redefining Maritime Security in the 21st Century On the conference’s third and final day, the Center…
Stimson’s Impact — Securing People, the Planet, and Global Prosperity
…spotlight. Impact is a new Stimson Center original series that shines a light on our efforts to address major global challenges. Explore our work by clicking the images below, and…
North Africa Regional Outlook: March 4, 2026
…On Our Radar The headlines shaping politics, security, and economics across North Africa and the Sahel. AGENZIA NOVA Morocco: Ambassador Salzano says UN Resolution 2797 is a new political reference…
Iraq’s Prime Minister Pre-empts a Sadr Comeback After Quran Burnings
…Stockholm,” Kamuna said. He added that Sudani leaked the news to the media, including the official news agency of Iraq, “so that the attention was directed to the government instead…