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A discussion of Akbar Shahid Ahmed’s new book.
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A discussion of Stephen Kinzer’s new book.
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The Threat of Nuclear War: Four Decades After ‘The Day After’
Co-sponsored by the Quincy Institute, The Intercept, and The Nation Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its nuclear threats against the …
The U.S. and Asia: Toward Economic Integration or Fragmentation?
With the U.S.-China rivalry entering a more dangerous stage, Asia’s stunning economic success in recent decades through greater trade and …
Is it Wise to Push South Korea Toward China-Containment?
In April, the Biden administration released its Indo-Pacific strategy in which countering China featured prominently. In May, South Koreans elected …
The U.S.-Australia Alliance and Australia’s Evolving Orientation in Asia
In the wake of the Quad summit in Tokyo and the steady operationalization of the AUKUS military pact, Australia’s role …
Can China and the U.S. Coexist Productively? A Conversation with Kevin Rudd
Please join us for a virtual discussion between Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia and now-President of Asia Society, …
South Asia and the Global South Amid Sharpening Great Power Rivalries
As U.S.-Russia and U.S.-China rivalries intensify in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, where does South Asia stand? And …
A Spring Offensive of Terror: IS-K & TTP Violence in Afghanistan & Pakistan
Spring in Afghanistan and Pakistan is off to a violent start. On April 21, an attack on a Shi’a mosque …
From Targeted Sanctions to Central Banks: The Future of U.S. Economic Sticks
Economic sanctions and other forms of economic coercion have become the “go to” response for both the executive branch and …
MLK 55 Years Later — Can the Church Study War No More?
Re-examining the links between militarism and racism Can the Church “study war no more”? Join us virtually or in person …
Diplomacy and the Ukraine Crisis
Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, many have been skeptical of the possibilities for diplomatic resolution, and the White …
The Yemen War in Numbers: Saudi Escalation and U.S. Complicity
President Biden came into office pledging to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led war on Yemen, yet it has become …
19 Years After the Invasion: A Reflection on the U.S. Military Presence in Iraq
Nineteen years ago the Bush administration launched the invasion of Iraq under the pretext of weapons of mass destruction which …
Will the Revived JCPOA Survive? Implications of the Renewed Iran Nuclear Agreement
Against all odds, nuclear negotiators managed to revive the Iran nuclear agreement earlier today. By blocking Iran’s pathway to a …
Not a Pawn: Southeast Asia in a World of Rising Great Power Tensions
As the war in Ukraine rages on, and a second U.S. administration pursues “strategic competition” with China, U.S. foreign policy …
As America’s Rivalry With Russia Intensifies, How Can U.S. Nuclear Policy Make Us Safer?
As the U.S.-Russia rivalry intensifies in the wake of Moscow’s aggression against Ukraine, the upcoming Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) becomes even …
Who’s Afraid of the Military Industrial Complex? — The Shifting Politics of Pentagon Spending
2021 was a good year to be a weapons contractor. Congress authorized $778 billion in military spending, one of the …
Are the JCPOA Negotiations On Their Last Legs?
More than a year has passed since Joe Biden took office and the United States has yet to rejoin the …
Can War In Ukraine Be Avoided? An American-Russian Conversation
At a time of deep crisis between the United States, NATO, and Russia, it is vitally important to identify real …
U.S.-Russia Relations: Can ‘Strategic Empathy’ Be A Way Forward?
The U.S. and Russia have been holding high-level talks over Ukraine and Moscow’s proposal to refashion post-cold war security arrangements …
Book Talk: ‘Why Foreign-Imposed Regime Change Goes Wrong’
In his new book, Catastrophic Success: Why Foreign-Imposed Regime Change Goes Wrong, Alexander Downes compiles all instances of regime change …
Debate: Should the U.S. Seek to Contain China?
This panel is co-sponsored with the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy There is a growing divergence among realists and restrainers …
2021 Quincy Award for Responsible Statecraft: A Conversation with Representatives Jim McGovern & Peter Meijer about Congress’ Role in War and Peace
Senators Christopher Murphy, Mike Lee and Bernie Sanders, and Representatives Jim McGovern and Peter Meijer have been selected as the …
The Summit for Democracy: An Important Step or an Empty Symbol?
Will the upcoming “Summit for Democracy” convened by the Biden administration strengthen democracy and American leadership in the world? Or …
Can the Iran Nuclear Deal be Revived?
After several days of renewed nuclear talks in Vienna, optimism remains in short supply. Iran is accelerating its nuclear advances …