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If you are interested in the relationship between Hollywood and the US military, check out last week's discussion commemorating the 40th anniversary of the movie "Top Gun" on YouTube. buff.ly/e8jkATe
🗓️ Tuesday, July 21 | 12:00 PM EDT | Moscow's Mercenaries: Join FPRI for an upcoming virtual book talk exploring the Wagner Group's rise as a private military company and what it reveals about the Russian regime, authoritarian outsourcing of violence, and irregular warfare.
🆕 What Kind of Nuclear Relationship Should the United States Seek With Russia and China? by Lowell H. Schwartz. In this latest piece for the #OrbisJournal, Schwartz outlines three approaches for the US to consider. buff.ly/G7CVdRq
Russia continues to face challenges in reintegrating its war participants into society. Read András Tóth-Czifra's salient report on the issue. buff.ly/KIZCrXd
Last chance to reserve your seat at our in-person event in NYC! Join us next Monday, June 22, for a conversation on Taiwanese resilience. buff.ly/iJBX8Au
"We again are falling into the trap of underestimating the tenacity and fighting spirit of our opponent and exaggerating our own military effectiveness." Read "Déjà Vu All Over Again" by Robert Beck in the Brattleboro Reformer. buff.ly/k2BqfIS
On #BehindtheFront, Sam Lair highlights three reasons why the deployment of Dark Eagle would pose problems for Russia: 1. It could hit leadership in Moscow. 2. Russian, southern-facing early warning and detection capabilities are weak. 3. It could target Russia’s nuclear forces. buff.ly/shc7cK3
"The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media (Minkomsvyaz) said the temporary restrictions on mobile services are intended to address security threats, including from Ukrainian drones." Read the full #BearMarketBrief. buff.ly/cIiqXkt
🔴 Last chance to register: Join us for an in-person discussion of Germany's new defense strategy today at 5:00 PM. buff.ly/tv8Q6iX
Last week, FPRI hosted a discussion on what to expect from the Trump-Xi summit. Watch the full event on our YouTube page. buff.ly/JGC6Ecl
This Wednesday, May 13, at 5:00 PM EDT, FPRI will host an in-person discussion with Roderich Kiesewetter and Walter Landgraf on Germany's new strategic security document. Register here. buff.ly/tv8Q6iX
"The smoke has been reported visible from more than 100 km, and oil products have spread more than 50 km from the shore, with experts calling it the worst environmental disaster the region has seen in several years." Catch up on last week's #BearMarketBrief here. buff.ly/NpQZ5qc
Check out the latest discussion on #BehindtheFront, where Aaron Stein speaks with James Swartout to learn what Ursa Major Technologies does and how it is innovating the aerospace and defense industries. buff.ly/Diovphj
🆕 "A Growing Rift: The Decline of Russian-Central Asian Ties" by Bruce Pannier. Read the report for insights into calls Russian nationalists are making to “reclaim” Central Asian countries that were formerly Russian colonial territories. buff.ly/UH72FzE
As the Tisza party prepares to unfreeze an EU aid package to Ukraine—after funds blocked by Hungary caused tension within the Visegrád Four—read more on what's to come for Hungary's relationships with its counterparts in this piece by Robert Beck. buff.ly/hOLsKT8
"The challenge for any future leader after Putin will be to control a system that is both centrifugal and fragmented, with reins of power emanating from the Kremlin but not touching each other." Read the full analysis by Philip Wasielewski. buff.ly/EqApF8i
Read Colin P. Clarke's piece with Ahmet S. Yayla for recommendations on how the US should proceed with developing a comprehensive counterterrorism strategy amid the war against Iran. buff.ly/3yBA5rf
Wednesday, May 6 at 12:00 PM EDT: Register for an upcoming in-person event that will discuss what to expect at the long-anticipated Trump-Xi Summit. buff.ly/qO4nl4Y
With indirect elections coming up in Estonia this fall, revisit the #BalticWays for a discussion on Estonian historical memory and its impact on political participation. buff.ly/U5UhMy7
Tuesday, May 5, 5:00 PM: Register for our in-person book talk. buff.ly/eLrVFdR
The foundation of international stability is at risk of catastrophic failure. #ShiftingGround buff.ly/RNDH8Ye
🆕 "Can America Rebuild International Trust?" by Kori Schake. #OrbisJournal buff.ly/SrsB3bL
With the war in Ukraine in its fifth year, explore this piece from the #Orbis archives on Iran, energy security, post-Ukraine geopolitics, and more. buff.ly/da2ezKO
Maximilian Hess discusses the implications of the war in Iran on Russian-Iranian relations with Al Jazeera. buff.ly/I4vZ2Zy
As Iraq gets pulled deeper into the US-Israeli war on Iran, catch up on last week's virtual event to learn more about its role as a frontline. buff.ly/2dCheA9
Nikolas Gvosdev and other experts explain the rise of multiple conflicts around the world preceding World War II and how present-day conflicts compare. buff.ly/Z1F0Je4
🆕 Militias and Iraq’s Role in a Multifaceted Regional War by Mohammed A. Salih buff.ly/VN1uCrU