Geopolitics and International Security
The Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, the Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, and regional programs analyze the threats and opportunities shaping global security.

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Why the United States Can’t Afford to Ignore Haiti’s Collapse: Key Questions
Critical Questions by Georges A. Fauriol — May 12, 2025

The Geostrategic Importance of Alaska to the U.S.-Japan Alliance
Commentary by Shoichi Itoh — May 12, 2025

Conflict in Focus: Insights for Future Conflicts from the Russia-Ukraine War
Transcript — May 9, 2025

Insights for Future Conflicts from the Russia-Ukraine War
Digital Report by Krista Auchenbach, Nathan Lewis, Scott Murphy, Quinton Packard, Scott Pence, Luke Slivinski, and Matthew Slusher — May 8, 2025
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Insights for Future Conflicts from the Russia-Ukraine War

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Antarctic Global Diplomacy—Preview of the Annual Antarctic Treaty Meeting

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The Future of U.S.-Canada Minerals Cooperation

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Charting Australia’s Path: 2025 Election Results and Implications

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Rule of Law: Help or Hinderance to National Security?

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The Impossible State Live Podcast: Is Trump Ready to Re-engage with North Korea?

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The Impossible State Live Podcast: Korea, Japan, and the Tariff War

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