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This Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day marks 17 years since the end of the war in Sri Lanka, and 17 years without justice for Tamil victims. Watch to see what Anjali Manivannan from @PEARL_Action has to say about the ongoing fight for accountability and international action ⤵️

Join our upcoming Global Security Threats 2026 virtual intensive certificate seminar program, featuring experts from academia, policy, defense, and research institutions discussing today’s rapidly changing security landscape. 📅 June 3, 2026 🕘 9:45 AM – 3:00 PM (EST) 💻 Virtual | Certificate Seminar Sessions include: • Iran War, Regional Instability, and Terrorism by @Dr_SaraHarmouch of @H9Defense, @CarolineRose8 of @TheSoufanCenter, and @docsozeren of @AU_SPA and Orion Policy Institute. • The Transnational Crime–Terror Nexus in the Western Hemisphere by @DucharmeJackie of Orion Policy Institute, @rojasrjuand of Orion Policy Institute, and @rlipschitz01 of the @NewlinesInst. • The Evolving Terrorism Threat in Africa: The Sahel and Beyond by @BokoWatch of Orion Policy Institute, @warnjason, and @daisy_muibu of @AfricaACSS. • Drones, Autonomy, and the Changing Landscape of Conflict and Homeland Security by @LARSONPARK66374, Kerry Chavez, and @Suat_Cubukcu of @TowsonU and Orion Policy Institute. • The Rise of AI-Empowered Strategic Cyber Attacks by @kurtisminder of Orion Policy Institute, Matt Saglam of @socradar, and @ism_onat of @univofscranton and Orion Policy Institute. #GlobalSecurity #CyberSecurity #Counterterrorism #Geopolitics #TransnationalCrime #ArtificialIntelligence #EmergingThreats

🌍 Weekly Forecast | May 16–22, 2026 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran/U.S.: Tehran reviewed a new peace proposal as Washington delayed planned strikes. 🇨🇳🇺🇸 China/U.S.: Taiwan tensions resurfaced after Trump signaled possible arms sales. 🇷🇺🇪🇺 Russia/Europe: Security concerns rose amid military drills and airspace incidents. 🇨🇩 DRC: New strain of Ebola identified in DRC. ⚡ Strategic competition continues to reshape global risk. Listen to the Weekly Forecast podcast ↓ newlinesinstitute.org/forecast/globa…

📺 [#InTheNews] @DaniaArayssi joined @AJArabic to discuss the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, its broader implications for GCC countries, and the future trajectory of relations between Washington and Tehran. Watch here ⤵️ aljazeera.net/video/fromwash…

🌍 Central Asia Roundup: April 2026 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan — Oil export vulnerabilities drive closer regional cooperation. 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan — Tashkent strengthens its role as a regional hub. 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan — EU sanctions raise pressure over Russia-linked trade. 🇹🇯 Tajikistan — Iran trade disruptions expose economic vulnerabilities. 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan — China’s expanding energy role deepens dependence. ⚖️ Takeaway: Central Asia is attracting growing global investment and strategic attention, but energy dependence, sanctions exposure, and shifting trade routes continue to test the region’s sovereignty and resilience. Read more here ⤵️ newlinesinstitute.org/central-asia-c…

📝 [#Analysis] For @TheNatlInterest, @DaniaArayssi and @faysalitani from @MidEastPolicy draw on recent @ArabBarometer survey results to examine the decline of U.S. credibility in the Arab world. Read here: bit.ly/3RmZkrY

🎙️ [#InTheNews] @DaniaArayssi joined @AlTaghierTV English’s Washington Podcast to discuss the current state of the war in Iran and what to expect following President Trump’s visit to Beijing. Watch here ⤵️ youtube.com/watch?v=-3wEU8…

🌍 Western Balkans Roundup | May 5–12 🇧🇦 Schmidt resigned as Bosnia’s OHR head, raising fears over weakening Dayton oversight. 🇽🇰 Vjosa Osmani returns ahead of Kosovo elections as threats against Kurti escalate. 🇲🇪 Pro-Serb actors in Montenegro challenged Kosovo’s recognition. 🇦🇱 Albania’s anti-government protests intensified. 🇷🇸 Serbia balanced Russian energy pressure while expanding China ties. ⚖️ Regional tensions and geopolitical rivalry continue to deepen across the Balkans. Read more: westernbalkanscenter.org/article/bosnia…

🌍 Weekly Forecast | May 9–15, 2026 🇨🇳🇺🇸 China/U.S.: Trump and Xi met in Beijing to discuss trade, Iran, and Taiwan. 🇱🇧🇮🇱 Lebanon/Israel: Peace talks continued as cross-border tensions persisted. 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia/Ukraine: Ceasefire hopes rose despite renewed strikes. ⚡ Diplomacy and security remain tightly linked. Listen to the Weekly Forecast podcast ↓ newlinesinstitute.org/forecast/globa…

✍️ @faysalitani and @DaniaArayssi write for @WarOnTheRocks on the delicate balance Lebanon faces in negotiations with Israel amid regional tensions and U.S. pressure. Read it here ⤵️ warontherocks.com/in-talks-with-…

🌏 A new report by Mark Bruno for New Lines examines how SEZs across Southeast Asia have become hubs for cybercrime, human trafficking, and crypto-enabled fraud networks generating up to $75B annually. Read the report: newlinesinstitute.org/global-securit…

📸 New Lines Institute and the Middle East Policy Council (@MidEastPolicy) hosted a roundtable discussion on Iraq’s political and economic landscape amid the ongoing war in Iran. The discussion featured Dr. Ali Taher, CEO of Al-Bayan Center for Planning and Studies (@BayanCenter), Dr. Saif Al-Din Al-Darraji, Advisor at the Iraqi National Security Advisory, and Aymen Alfaisal from the Iraqi Embassy in Washington, D.C. Moderated by @DaniaArayssi and @muradbatal Shishani, the conversation explored Iraq’s political positioning, economic pressures, unemployment challenges, and the regional implications of the current conflict.

📺 [#InTheNews] Watch @kurdistan24tv's coverage of the May 12 discussion hosted by the New Lines Institute on connectivity, critical minerals, and the future of regional sovereignty in Central Asia. youtube.com/watch?v=f75jlY…

🗓️ [#Event] Join us on May 12 in Washington, D.C. for a discussion on connectivity, critical minerals, and the future of regional sovereignty in Central Asia. Featuring Dr. @AzeemIbrahim, @KamranBokhari, Sobir Kurbanov, Dr. Muneeza Mehmood Alam, and Justin Burke, moderated by Dr. @DaniaArayssi and in partnership with @CentralAsiaProg. Register here now: bit.ly/4nfIRBN

🇺🇦A new report by Megan Gittoes details how Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territories relies on coercive governance, including forced citizenship, indoctrination, surveillance, and displacement. As it destroys civilian lives, it also sets a dangerous precedent for future conflicts. Read more⤵️ newlinesinstitute.org/intl-law-peace…

📸 The Central Asia Center at New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy hosted a timely discussion on connectivity, critical minerals, and the future of regional sovereignty in Central Asia. The conversation featured @AzeemIbrahim, @KamranBokhari, Sobir Kurbanov, @MuneezaAlam, and Justin Burke, moderated by @DaniaArayssi, in partnership with @CentralAsiaProg. The discussion explored regional integration, trade corridors, critical minerals, and the geopolitical shifts reshaping Central Asia and its role in the global order.

The oil shock caused by the Iran war has accelerated a shift toward treating renewable energy as an energy security imperative rather than simply a climate issue. In a new analysis, student fellow Bethlehem Eshetu examines what this means for South America, where Chinese renewable technologies are positioned to play a central role in the region’s clean energy expansion. Read more ⤵️ newlinesinstitute.org/24/the-iran-wa…

📢 [It's Tomorrow!] Join us on May 12 in Washington, D.C. for a discussion on connectivity, critical minerals, and the future of regional sovereignty in Central Asia. Register here now: bit.ly/4nfIRBN

📢 Join us on TOMORROW at 12:00 PM for a virtual policy forum co-hosted with @WIIS_Global to launch the new policy brief, "Beyond 1325@25." Register here: wiisglobal.org/event/beyond-1…