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#InternationalHorizons Reconstruction in Ukraine cannot wait for the war’s end; it’s happening now. @Ekaretny hosts renowned economist @anders_aslund to discuss the blueprint for rebuilding, from securing $100 bn in annual funding to the EU's vital role. ralphbuncheinstitute.org/uk-peace

Our China at CUNY Initiative (CACI) Fellow, Amalia Torrecillas, reflects on the role of CACI in her teaching chinacuny.org/fellow-reflect…

#InternationalHorizons With vast gas reserves and outstanding agricultural potential, post-war Ukraine is positioned to be a key player in Europe’s economy. Join @ekaretny and transition expert @anders_aslund: ralphbuncheinstitute.org/uk-peace

The tragedy of war has created a space for radical modernization. @anders_aslund highlights how Ukraine is bypassing outdated Soviet infrastructure to build a tech-driven military-industrial complex and a decentralized, resilient renewable-energy grid. ralphbuncheinstitute.org/uk-peace

#InternationalHorizons Seizing $300 bn in frozen Russian assets is about war reparations. On the latest episode, @anders_aslund tells @ekaretny why the EU must move to use these funds for Ukraine's reconstruction. Listen here: ralphbuncheinstitute.org/uk-peace

Thanks, @anders_aslund, for a wonderful conversation about the war in Ukraine and what it will take to rebuild Ukraine and realize its potential as a strong European power.

"Space superiority" vs. "Responsible behavior." What is the best path forward to prevent a destabilizing conflict in the cosmos? ✨ Dive into the geopolitical dynamics of outer space with Mallory Stewart and @ekaretny. 🎧 Check it out: ralphbuncheinstitute.org/starwars @GC_CUNY

Space is a grueling, opaque environment. How does the military navigate this while partnering with private industry? 🌌 Discover the fascinating details of public-private partnerships in orbit in our new episode hosted by @ekaretny. 🎙️ Listen here ralphbuncheinstitute.org/starwars @GC_CUNY

Please watch the recording of "The Reality of UFOs/UAP" here youtube.com/watch?v=a9OVSe… A talk by investigative journalist Leslie Kean that sheds light on this important issue. Moderated by RBI's Acting Director, @EKaretny

How do treaties from the 1960s hold up against modern orbital tech? 🛰️ Mallory Stewart, CEO of the Council on Strategic Risks, joins @ekaretny to break down the complex challenges of space law and global security. Tune in! 🌍 ralphbuncheinstitute.org/starwars @GC_CUNY

Are we entering a new arms race in outer space? 🚀 On the latest International Horizons, @ekaretny sits down with Mallory Stewart to discuss the evolution of the US Space Force and the controversial push for "space superiority." Listen now! 🎧 ralphbuncheinstitute.org/starwars @GC_CUNY

What will get disclosed? What are the implications? Find out this Wed, May 6 at 6 p.m. at the Graduate Center, Proshansky Auditorium. RSVP here: ralphbuncheinstitute.org/ufo @GC_CUNY

What can Americans do to get democracy back on track? 🌎 Last week @dziblatt visited us to discuss the transatlantic future of democracy and why we shouldn't ignore the places where it's thriving. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/hIwA3_KXOyk?si…

Is AI the next stage of technocracy—or the beginning of “Pharaonic” power and a politics of warring gods? Don’t miss @Jacob__Siegel in conversation with @ekaretny on #InternationalHorizons. Listen here: 📷 ralphbuncheinstitute.org/info-state

“Censorship is just the crudest expression of a new regime,” @Jacob__Siegel explains to @ekaretny why today’s fusion of security agencies, Silicon Valley & NGOs is qualitatively different from old authoritarianism. 📷 ralphbuncheinstitute.org/info-state

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From Afghanistan and Palantir to Anonymous, Occupy, and Trump: @Jacob__Siegel joins @ekaretny on #InternationalHorizons to map how we moved from liberal democracy to the “information state.” @GC_CUNY @tabletmag @PodManifestoand Full episode 📷 ralphbuncheinstitute.org/info-state

If you haven’t read @Jacob__Siegel’s piece in Tablet, you probably don’t know just how fundamentally important this book is. Buy it and read it.

What if today’s “disinformation” apparatus is actually a new form of government? On #InternationalHorizons, @Jacob__Siegel tells @ekaretny how counterterrorism, Big Tech & counter-disinfo fused into the information state. Listen: ralphbuncheinstitute.org/info-state

The “information state” is here—and it’s not just about censorship. Hear @Jacob__Siegel & @ekaretny @GC_CUNY @tabletmag @PodManifestoand #InternationalHorizons Listen here: ralphbuncheinstitute.org/info-state