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WEB4 days ago · Re-Balancing the Strategy of Tech Containment. By: Mohammed Soliman, Vincent Carchidi. America has a limited window of opportunity in its rivalry with China. To exploit this, expanded export controls can be used to slow Chinese innovation. Time is therefore a strategic pillar of technology containment. It enables the sequenced implementation...
Understanding Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine - Foreign Policy …
WEBIntroduction. On February 24, 2022 Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. In times of crisis, balanced, in-depth analysis and trusted expertise is paramount. The Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) remains committed in its mission to provide expert analysis to policy makers and the public on the most pressing foreign policy challenges.
Why the United States Went to War in Vietnam
WEBA regional approach to the Vietnam War is important because U.S.-Vietnam relations and the Vietnam War did not occur in a vacuum. The global context is also important because Cold War tensions between the U.S., the Soviet Union, and China also shaped events related to the Vietnam War.
A Framework for Ethical Decision Making
WEBIn April 2015, the Foreign Policy Research Institute presented its Madeleine and W.W. Keen Butcher History Institute on Ethical Dilemmas in American Warfare hosted by the First Division Museum at Cantigny, Wheaton, IL. Covering such topics as the Dilemmas of Civil Liberties and State Security; the ethics of emergent types of warfare (Drones, Cyberattacks, and Future War); the Dilemmas of Wars ...
The Realist Case for Ukraine - Foreign Policy Research Institute
WEBJan 25, 2023 · The Realist Case for Ukraine. Editor’s Note: The Russian invasion of Ukraine was the most significant geopolitical event of 2022. Beginning with Dov Zakheim’s comments in the Spring 2022 issue, Orbis authors have discussed the ramifications of the invasion. As we approach the one-year anniversary, Revisiting …
Russian Military Drones: Past, Present, and Future of the UAV …
WEBNov 30, 2023 · Key Findings. Relying on global supply chains, Russia was able to develop its own UAV industrial base in the late 2000s and early 2010s. For UAV production, Russia imported electronics, engines, and industrial equipment (which is more important than electronic components) from Europe, the United States, Israel, and …
Trends in Terrorism: What’s on the Horizon in 2024?
WEBDec 19, 2023 · The brutal attack on October 7, and Israel’s military response, has made the war in Gaza a central component of the terrorist threat landscape heading into 2024. In the United States, FBI director Christopher Wray has warned on numerous occasions ever since about the elevated terrorism threat level, stating before Congress that “We assess ...
Understanding Russia’s Cyber Strategy - Foreign Policy Research …
WEBJuly 6, 2021. Eurasia Program. Home / Articles / Understanding Russia’s Cyber Strategy. The Russian Federation’s willingness to engage in offensive cyber operations has caused enormous harm, including massive financial losses, interruptions to the operation of critical infrastructure, and disruptions of crucial software supply chains.
China’s Defiant Chip Strategy - Foreign Policy Research Institute
WEBJun 28, 2024 · The initiative aimed to transform China’s manufacturing sector into a high-tech leader. A key aspect of this industrial policy was to boost domestic chip production by 40 percent in 2020 and 70 percent in 2025, thereby reducing dependence on foreign technology. China’s emergence as a major chip producer could disrupt the …
Iran and the ‘Axis of Resistance’ Vastly Improved Hamas’s …
WEBOct 27, 2023 · Bottom Line. Iran has provided training, equipment, and financing to Hamas over the years, vastly improving the terrorist organization’s capabilities, evidenced by the cross-border attack into Israel on October 7 that resulted in more than 1,400 killed.