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🌎In the latest policy memo for the Global South in the World Order Project, governance and policy specialist Jeffsky Poincy addresses the shortcomings of the Multinational Security Support mission to to achieve a sustainable solution to the crisis.

Rethinking the International Response to Haiti’s Security Crisis • Stimson Center Addressing the shortcomings of the Multinational Security Support mission to Haiti to achieve a sustainable solution to the crisis.

"Accountability has always been a sensitive topic in the context of talks, despite the centrality of responsible state behavior being in the framework developed by the UN over several decades to guide how states use their cyber tools," states Cyber Program Lead Allison Pytlak in her latest project note.

Talking Accountability at the United Nations • Stimson Center Stimson’s Cyber Program presented the findings of its multi-year study on cyber accountability at a side event of a United Nations Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG)

🚨There is still time to register for our event TOMORROW to unveil our Southeast Asia Program's new War Legacies Data Dashboard to trace the legacies of war in , , and . Featuring Susan Hammond, Nguyen Van Duc, Andrew Wells-Dang, and Regan Kwan. Moderated by Courtney Weatherby.

⏰9:00 - 10:15 AM EDT

Mapping Legacies of War and Ongoing Impact • Stimson Center Join us for the unveiling of the War Legacies Data Dashboard and discussion on the value of visualized data

With Prime Minister Benjamin of slated to address Congress this afternoon for the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, Distinguished Fellow Barbara Slavin spoke with Deutsche Welle on how his visit may impact US politics and further conflict in the .

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington amid strained relations | DW News As Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington, some doubt the purpose of his trip. In Israel and in the US, critics say Netanyahu has not d...

"...unlike , the – partnership is not based only on trade and energy agreements but also on shared geopolitical concerns, especially over a mutual arch-foe, ," comments Fuad Shahbazov on Azerbaijan's strategic partnerships.

Can Turkey Undercut Israel’s Alliance with Azerbaijan Over the Gaza War? • Stimson Center Azerbaijan has built strong partnerships with Israel in energy and defense for the last two decades despite also maintaining ties with Turkey and Iran.

🚨Join us NEXT WEEK for our event on improving US Seafood Import Monitoring processes and implementation with input from the U.S. government, the fishing industry, customs brokers, environmental and labor NGOs, and traceability technology providers.

📅July 30
⏰1:00 - 2:30 PM EDT

Reimagining the US Seafood Import Monitoring Program • Stimson Center A discussion on what changes could improve the U.S. Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP), and how to implement those new ideas.

As and the strike a provisional deal to escalate tensions in the , Senior Fellow and Director Yun Sun speaks to both countries' desire to preserve the status quo in the region in the latest from the Washington Post.

Why does China care about a rust bucket in the middle of the sea? Beijing and Manila have struck a provisional deal to allow the resupply of the dilapidated Sierra Madre in the South China Sea, which has become a potential conflict point.

🔴LIVE NOW: Join us for a one-on-one discussion with the Moldovan Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Viorel Ursu on the evolving architecture of the U.S.-Moldovan partnership and its impact on and regional security in the Balkans. Moderated by Senior VP Rachel Stohl.

The Future of the US-Moldova Partnership A discussion with the Moldovan Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Viorel Ursu, on enhancing the architecture of the U.S.-Moldovan partnership.The Republic...

In a 🆕 commentary compilation for the Global South in the World Order Project, Project Manager Aude Darnal gathers perspectives from to speak on how the AGOA can continue to strengthen economic relations between the US and African countries.

Revising the African Growth and Opportunity Act: Perspectives from Africa • Stimson Center As Congress plans to renew AGOA, it should commit to addressing the program’s shortcomings in providing eligible African countries with duty-free market access.

🚨There is still time to register for our event TOMORROW with Moldovan Ambassador to the United States H.E. Viorel Ursu to discuss the challenges of the young democracy in the context of . Moderated by Senior VP Rachel Stohl.

⏰12:30 -2:00 PM EDT

The Future of the US-Moldova Partnership • Stimson Center A discussion with the Moldovan Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Viorel Ursu, on enhancing the architecture of the U.S.-Moldovan partnership.

Senior Fellow Emma Ashford and Atlantic Council Vice President and Senior Director Matthew Kroenig discuss the prospect of a Trump-Vance administration amid political violence and Vance's domestic and foreign policy stances. Read the new edition of It's Debatable below ⤵️

Will an Assassination Attempt and VP Announcement Help Trump Win? As more analysts predict a GOP victory, the prospect of a Trump-Vance administration has worried many U.S. allies.

🚨Join us THIS THURSDAY for the launch of Join us THIS THURSDAY for the launch of the "War Legacies Data Dashboard" for , , and . Featuring Susan Hammond, Nguyen Van Duc, Andrew Wells-Dang, and Regan Kwan. Moderated by Courtney Weatherby.

📅July 25
⏰9:00 - 10:15 AM EDT

Mapping Legacies of War and Ongoing Impact • Stimson Center Join us for the unveiling of the War Legacies Data Dashboard and discussion on the value of visualized data

As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of is slated to arrive in Washington to address Congress this Wednesday, Distinguished Fellow Barbara Slavin spoke with DW News on the implications of his visit for conflict in and the .

Netanyahu heads to Washington amid tense US-Israeli ties – DW – 07/19/2024 Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to speak to the US Congress - amid protests, a boycott of the speech by some Democrat lawmakers, and criticism both at home and abroad.

In the latest Middle East Voices commentary, Iason Athanasiadis examines the decline of mediation and peacekeeping efforts, as intelligence agencies play a larger role in negotiations and diplomacy overall. Read the full commentary below 👇

With Israel, Palestine and Lebanon on Fire, Why is UN Mediation Absent? • Stimson Center Heads of intelligence agencies are increasingly supplanting diplomats in peace-making and mediation efforts.

ICYMI: Fellow and Deputy Director of our Conventional Defense Program Elias Yousif wrote on the potential and the challenges of the new US - security agreement. Read the full commentary below 👇

Aspirations Amidst Uncertainty: The Ten-Year US-Ukraine Security Agreement • Stimson Center Exploring the potential and challenges of the new U.S.-Ukraine security agreement amid growing political uncertainty

🚨 sits at the crossroads, standing between and the rest of Europe. Join us in a few days for our discussion with Amb. Viorel Ursu on the challenges of the young democracy. Moderated by Senior VP Rachel Stohl.

🗓️July 23
⏰12:30 - 1:30 PM

The Future of the US-Moldova Partnership • Stimson Center A discussion with the Moldovan Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Viorel Ursu, on enhancing the architecture of the U.S.-Moldovan partnership.

ICYMI: Our National Security Reform Program analyzes the increase of US defense spending over the years and its direct impact on strategic planning down the line. Read the full issue brief by Dan Grazier, Julia Gledhill, and Geoff Wilson below 👇

Current Defense Plans Require Unsustainable Future Spending • Stimson Center US defense spending has increased nearly 50% since the start of the 21st century, with no signs of slowing down.

📽️ICYMI: Last Wednesday, we hosted Amb. Michele Sison, Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs and Dr. Esther Brimmer, Former Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, to discuss US perspectives on the upcoming UN Summit of the Future. Watch the full event recording below ⤵️

US Perspectives and Priorities for the UN Summit of the Future • Stimson Center Join us on July 17 for a conversation with Amb. Michele Sison, Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, for a preview of the summit and U.S. expectations and goals.

In the latest episode of Net Assessment on War on the Rocks, Senior Fellow and Director of our Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program Christopher Preble discusses the possibility of US retrenchment and the implications of a second Trump or Biden administration.

Can Europe be Trump-Proofed? And Should It Be? - War on the Rocks Melanie, Chris, and Zack discuss the steps that European countries can and should take to prepare for possible U.S. retrenchment from the continent. Can

🚨Join us in a couple of weeks for a discussion on improving US Seafood Import Monitoring processes and implementation, addressing issues from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing to fish traceability practices.

📅July 30
⏰1:00 - 2:30 PM EDT

Reimagining the US Seafood Import Monitoring Program • Stimson Center A discussion on what changes could improve the U.S. Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP), and how to implement those new ideas.

📰Senior Fellow and Director of our Southeast Asia Program Brian Eyler spoke with AFP recently on the issue of the Funan Techo Canal and its impact on transboundary water issues in the region.

Cambodia looks to 'breathe' with controversial new canal Dust covers everything in Lim Tong Eng's yard, thrown up by excavators toiling next door to enlarge a channel that Cambodia's government hopes will soon be a major shipping canal.

🌐"To enable political, social, and cultural cooperation, the Blue Dot Network should identify, then empower local networks and labor for investment projects," says Luke Venezia, winner of our “Build a Better US Foreign Policy” student competition.

The US Should Be Taking the Lead on Global Infrastructure Development • Stimson Center US-led global infrastructure development can help repair the country's damaged reputation.

🔴LIVE NOW: Join us for a discussion on the drivers of the river level change and impacts on local communities along the Thai-Lao border. Featuring Dr. Ian Baird and Surichai Wun’gaeo. Moderated by Courtney Weatherby.

Mekong Water Data Hour: Drivers of River Level Change Along the Thai-Lao Border Join Dr. Ian Baird for a discussion about drivers of river level change and impacts on local communities along the Thai-Lao border.In recent decades, concern...

🚨Join us NEXT WEEK for our one-on-one discussion with the Moldovan Ambassador to the United States H.E. Viorel Ursu to address the strategic importance of in the context of and the shared challenges between the US and the young democracy. Moderated by Senior VP Rachel Stohl.

📅 July 23
⏰12:30 -2:00 PM EDT

The Future of the US-Moldova Partnership • Stimson Center A discussion with the Moldovan Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Viorel Ursu, on enhancing the architecture of the U.S.-Moldovan partnership.

🚨Join us for TOMORROW'S discussion on the drivers of the river level change and impacts on local communities along the Thai-Lao border. Featuring Dr. Ian Baird, Surichai Wun’gaeo, and Kanokwan Manorom. Moderated by Courtney Weatherby.

⏰9:00 - 10:00 AM EDT

Mekong Water Data Hour: Drivers of River Level Change Along the Thai-Lao Border • Stimson Center In recent decades, concerns about the impacts of hydropower dam development and sandmining in the Mekong River Basin have produced a broad understanding of how these impacts affect communities and ecosystems. However, there has been limited local-level documentation of these impacts on livelihoods a...

ICYMI: Senior Fellow Rachel Minyoung Lee spoke with the Financial Times on the new "strategic partnership" between and and how it impacts the nuclear security debate in .

More South Koreans want Seoul to have its own nuclear weapons Stronger Putin-Kim ties and possible Trump re-election increases public support for independent deterrent

In a 🆕 report from our Environmental Security Program, experts consolidate their ideas on how to improve and broaden the US Seafood Import Monitoring Program to help enhance transparency and accountability in managing the seascape. Read the full summary report below ⤵️

Reimagining the Seafood Import Monitoring Program, Workshop I • Stimson Center A summary of the first workshop in the "Reimagining SIMP" series.

Trump is unlikely to be “in a position to change the fundamentals of US policy on , or ignore Taiwan’s security,” said Senior Fellow and Director of our China Program Yun Sun in a recent CNN article on the impact of a Trump-Vance administration.

Analysis: Could a Trump-Vance win reshape America’s relationship with China – and Taiwan? | CNN The official launch of the Republican presidential campaign ticket of Donald Trump and JD Vance this week has been closely scrutinized by governments around the globe looking for clues to what a return of an “America First” foreign policy might look like – including in the world’s second-lar...

🚨Join us for a discussion on how the US and are engaging with and the impact of their national interests in the region. Featuring Michael Martin of CSIS and Senior Fellow and Co-Director of our East Asia Program Yun Sun.

📅August 1
⏰9:00 - 10:00 AM EDT

Great Powers and the Myanmar Crisis • Stimson Center A discussion with Myanmar experts Yun Sun and Michael Martin on how China and the United States are assessing the civil war in Myanmar.

: Join us for the launch of a new online tool from our Southeast Asia Program to help map the legacy of war in the region. Featuring Susan Hammond, Nguyen Van Duc, Andrew Wells-Dang, and Regan Kwan. Moderated by Courtney Weatherby.

📅July 25
⏰9:00 - 10:15 AM EDT

Mapping Legacies of War and Ongoing Impact • Stimson Center Join us for the unveiling of the War Legacies Data Dashboard and discussion on the value of visualized data