Stimson Center

🗒️Our experts @cbweatherby, @a_pytlak, Kathleen Scoggin, and Steve Ross recently convened a number of regional experts from ASEAN countries to identify existing gaps in legal frameworks while combatting online cyber scam operations. Read the full field note 👇 stimson.org/2026/breaking-…

🚨Join us NEXT WEEK for a discussion on the U.S. and Taiwan’s approaches to AI and how their collaboration could develop over the next few years. Featuring Kristy Tsun-Tzu Hsu, Giulia Neaher, and Min-yen Chiang, moderated by Pamela Kennedy. 🗓️March 24 ⏰9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT ⏰9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Taipei stimson.org/event/the-ai-i…

🎥 LIVE NOW: Join us for a discussion with Mohammed Soliman on how a changing Middle East, increasingly tied to Asian markets and trade routes, is reshaping regional dynamics and prompting a rethink of American grand strategy in the region. Featuring Daniel Markey and Emma Ashford. stimson.org/event/the-midd…

🚨 Join us TOMORROW for a discussion exploring the impact of mining on global water resources and highlighting promising approaches to protect water security. Featuring Obert Bore, Regan Kwan, Susanne Schmeier, and Scott Sellwood. Moderated by Lauren Risi. #WorldWaterDay 🗓️March 20 ⏰ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT stimson.org/event/protecti…

📰How are cheap drones driving up the costs of war for the US and Israel as Operation Epic Fury enters its third week in #Iran? Senior Fellow @ka_grieco offers her insights into their impact in the latest article from @NPR ⤵️ npr.org/2026/03/18/nx-…

1/11 #IranWar‌: #Iraq at a crossroads. My comments to @LOrientLeJour @noura_doukhi L’Irak, un front en devenir de la guerre régionale ? - L'Orient-Le Jour

🚨Join us TOMORROW for a discussion with @ThisIsSoliman on how a changing Middle East is reshaping regional dynamics and prompting a rethink of American grand strategy. Featuring @MarkeyDaniel and @EmmaMAshford. 🗓️March 19 ⏰1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT stimson.org/event/the-midd…

📺In this episode of The Way Forward: Regenerative Conversations, Distinguished Fellow @barbaraslavin1 joins for a discussion on the factors shaping the current crisis in #Iran. Watch the full show hosted by Distinguished Fellow @DrJohnIzzo youtube.com/watch?v=A0RS16…

📄In her latest commentary, Senior Fellow @ka_grieco explains Iran’s strategy of drone and missile strikes and how it factors into Tehran's deterrence calculus amid continued U.S. and Israeli military operations in the region. stimson.org/2026/iran-isnt…

As #Lebanon and Iran-backed Hezbollah join the wider #Iran war, Middle East Program Lead @rmslim comments on the United States and its role in mediating relations between Lebanon and #Israel. Read the full article from @AP 👇 apnews.com/article/iran-u…

🎥 LIVE NOW: Join us for a discussion on new research and insights into the state of surveillance and repression in North Korea and the future for the North Korean people. Featuring Martyn Williams, Hanna Song, and Rose Adams. Moderated by Jenny Song, Senior Fellow and Director, 38 North Program, Stimson Center. stimson.org/event/new-fron…

"Punishing those who seek accountability for human rights abuses threatens the foundations of global governance and raises the question: How can justice prevail if those pursuing it are punished for doing their jobs?" writes Rebecca Snyder. stimson.org/2026/attemptin…

In the latest commentary for our Japan Program, Hideya Kurata argues that the U.S. should utilize tactical nuclear weapons as a commensurate deterrent against North Korea's nuclear efforts. Read the full commentary below 👇 stimson.org/2026/addressin…

🚨Join us TOMORROW for a discussion on new research and insights into the state of surveillance and repression in North Korea and the future for the North Korean people. Featuring Martyn Williams, Hanna Song, and Rose Adams. Moderated by Jenny Song, Senior Fellow and Director, 38 North Program, Stimson Center. 🗓️March 18 ⏰10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT stimson.org/event/new-fron…

🎥 LIVE NOW: Join us for a discussion on North Korea’s nuclear weapons and how it relates to Japanese security. With Mizumi Dutcher, Hideya Kurata, Michiru Nishida, and Jenny Town. Moderated by Andrew Oros stimson.org/event/pursuing…

🚨Join us TOMORROW for a discussion on North Korea’s nuclear weapons and how it relates to Japanese security. With Mizumi Dutcher, Hideya Kurata, Michiru Nishida, and Jenny Town. Moderated by Andrew Oros 🗓️March 17 ⏰8:30 - 10:00 AM EDT stimson.org/event/pursuing…

🎥 LIVE NOW: Join us for a discussion with Jonathan M. Winer, former U.S. Special Envoy for Libya, examining the structural challenges shaping Libya’s economic future and investment climate. Moderated by Hafed Al-Ghwell. 🗓️March 16 ⏰11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT stimson.org/event/libyas-e…

1/5 Told @channel8corp despite heavy losses so far the #Iranian regime has shown remarkable resilience, for instance we haven't seen any defections from within the regime. Due to its length, I couldn't upload the video, it is available here: facebook.com/share/v/183LSN…

1/5 Told @bbcpersian @jafariysaeid it remains to be seen whether the Iranian strategy of targeting the Gulf in the hope @GCCSG exert pressure on the #US to stop the war will work. #Kuwait #Saudi #Qatar #UAE #Oman #Bahrain #IranIsraelUSWar bbc.com/persian/articl…

Join us ahead of #WorldWaterDay for a discussion exploring the impact of mining on global water resources and highlighting promising approaches to protect water security. Featuring Obert Bore, Regan Kwan, Susanne Schmeier, and Scott Sellwood. Moderated by Lauren Risi. 🗓️March 20 ⏰ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT stimson.org/event/protecti…