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EXCLUSIVE: @38NorthNK 's @martyn_williams analyzes the contents of a misconfigured #NorthKorea internet cloud server, shining a light on illicit animation outsourcing practices and how foreign companies may be inadvertently hiring North Korean companies🧵

What We Learned Inside a North Korean Internet Server: How Well Do You Know Your Partners? •...

An inside look at the world of North Korean animation outsourcing and how foreign companies might be inadvertently employing North Korean companies.

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Digital democracy tools have helped Taiwan combat misinformation during the Coronavirus outbreak. How did they do it? Taiwan's Digital Minister @audreyt explains in interview with @Stimson_EAsia Research Analyst Pam Kennedy. Watch the interview:

Audrey Tang on Taiwan's Digital Democracy, COVID-19, and Combating Disinformation • Stimson Center

Taiwan’s digital minister discusses the importance of open governance, multi-generational dialogue, and her work on an app in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

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We are deeply saddened to share the news that Michael Krepon, co-founder of the Stimson Center and tireless advocate for international peace and security, passed away today at his home in Charlottesville, VA. Our thoughts are with Sandra, Misha, Joshua, and the entire family.

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Missed "Operation Tomodachi: Views from the Ground" this morning? @JapanEmbDC Watch CAPT Geoffrey Moore (USN) and MG Kazuo Tokito (retd, JASDF) discuss the U.S.-Japan aerial response to the 2011 #GreatEasternJapanEarthquake 10 years after.

Operation Tomodachi: Views from the Ground • Stimson Center

Continuing our webinar series on Operation Tomodachi, ten years after the March 2011 Great Eastern Japan Earthquake, join us to discuss the U.S.-Japan aerial response during the disaster. MG Kazuo...

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In 2011, the U.S. implemented Operation #Tomodachi to respond to the Great Eastern #Japan Earthquake. Join us & @JapanEmbDC on Dec 4 to reflect on what we've learned a decade later. Details & RSVP⤵️

Remembering Operation Tomodachi: Lessons Learned and the Way Forward • Stimson Center

Join us for the first seminar in a series to reflect on the lessons learned from Operation Tomodachi that was implemented in response to the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake in March 2011.

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2021 is the 10th year since #OperationTomodachi . Don’t miss our retrospective webinar on Jan 15 cosponsored w/ @JapanEmbDC to discuss the U.S.-Japan aerial response during the disaster. RSVP:

Operation Tomodachi: Views from the Ground • Stimson Center

Continuing our webinar series on Operation Tomodachi, ten years after the March 2011 Great Eastern Japan Earthquake, join us to discuss the U.S.-Japan aerial response during the disaster. MG Kazuo...

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📅TOMORROW we'll reflect on the lessons learned from Operation #Tomodachi , the U.S. response to the Great Eastern #Japan Earthquake in March '11. Don't forget to RSVP:

Remembering Operation Tomodachi: Lessons Learned and the Way Forward • Stimson Center

Join us for the first seminar in a series to reflect on the lessons learned from Operation Tomodachi that was implemented in response to the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake in March 2011.

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Join us next week for the first seminar in a series to reflect on the lessons learned from Operation Tomodachi that was implemented in response to the Great Eastern #Japan Earthquake in March '11. Learn more & RSVP👇

Remembering Operation Tomodachi: Lessons Learned and the Way Forward • Stimson Center

Join us for the first seminar in a series to reflect on the lessons learned from Operation Tomodachi that was implemented in response to the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake in March 2011.

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What happened with Operation Tomodachi? In the next webinar series on Jan 15 from 8-9am, Japanese and US Navy officials join us to discuss the US-Japan aerial response during the disaster of the March 11 Great Eastern #Japan Earthquake.

Operation Tomodachi: Views from the Ground • Stimson Center

Continuing our webinar series on Operation Tomodachi, ten years after the March 2011 Great Eastern Japan Earthquake, join us to discuss the U.S.-Japan aerial response during the disaster. MG Kazuo...

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You can still RSVP for our webinar #OperationTomodachi : Views from the Ground! Join us on 1/15 to hear from CAPT Geoffrey Moore & MG Kazuo Tokito (ret) about their experiences: @JapanEmbDC

Operation Tomodachi: Views from the Ground • Stimson Center

Continuing our webinar series on Operation Tomodachi, ten years after the March 2011 Great Eastern Japan Earthquake, join us to discuss the U.S.-Japan aerial response during the disaster. MG Kazuo...

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In the final installment of the #OperationTomodachi series: ADM Patrick Walsh & GEN Ryoichi Oriki, share their reflections on their experience & deepening US-Japan defense cooperation moving forward. TOMORROW at 8AM EST ⤵️ @jas_wdc @JapanEmbDC @JPN_PMO

10 Years After Operation Tomodachi: Reflection and Looking Ahead • Stimson Center

In the final webinar of our series commemorating the 10th anniversary of Operation Tomodachi, in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake, join us for a discussion with ADM Patrick Walsh and GEN...

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Join us and the @JapanEmbDC on March 4 to hear MG Craig Q. “Lake” Timberlake (ret., USMC) and MG Jiro Hiroe (JGSDF) share their experiences and reflections on #OperationTomodachi :

Operation Tomodachi: Views from Bilateral Coordination Action Team (BCAT) Sendai • Stimson Center

Operation Tomodachi depended on close coordination between Japan and the United States in the field. Join us for a discussion on how the Bilateral Coordination Action Team enabled ground forces to...

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T-Minus 1⃣Week till Amb. Koji Tomita opens the final #OperationTomodachi discussion. ADM Patrick Walsh & GEN Ryoichi Oriki will share their reflections on deepening #US #Japan cooperation. RSVP⤵️ @JapanEmbDC @USPacificFleet @Japan_GSDF @USAsiaPacific

10 Years After Operation Tomodachi: Reflection and Looking Ahead • Stimson Center

In the final webinar of our series commemorating the 10th anniversary of Operation Tomodachi, in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake, join us for a discussion with ADM Patrick Walsh and GEN...

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Join us and the @JapanEmbDC this Thursday for our webinar: #OperationTomodachi : Women on the Frontline. Register to hear Jasmin Cho and LTC Satoko Torihata discuss their search & rescue experiences during the 3/11 triple disaster:

Operation Tomodachi: Women on the Frontline • Stimson Center

Speakers LTC Jasmin Cho, US Army Reserves; Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State LTC Satoko Torihata, Staff Officer, Public Affairs Office, Ground Staff Office, Japan Self-Defense Forces...

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#OperationTomodachi depended on close coordination between #Japan and the United States in the field. Join us and @JapanEmbDC for a discussion on how the BCAT enabled ground forces to quickly respond to the disaster:

Operation Tomodachi: Views from Bilateral Coordination Action Team (BCAT) Sendai • Stimson Center

Operation Tomodachi depended on close coordination between Japan and the United States in the field. Join us for a discussion on how the Bilateral Coordination Action Team enabled ground forces to...

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Last year, the Mekong river experienced an unprecedented drought and its lowest water levels in 50+ years, affecting millions along the lower portion of the river. #China insisted it also experienced low water levels during this time, but new data says otherwise. 1/5

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Don't miss the 2nd to last segment of the #OperationTomodachi webinar series with the @JapanEmbDC . Tomorrow, MG Craig Q. “Lake” Timberlake and MG Jiro Hiroe will share their experiences and reflections. ⏰Join us at 9AM EST:

Operation Tomodachi: Views from Bilateral Coordination Action Team (BCAT) Sendai • Stimson Center

Operation Tomodachi depended on close coordination between Japan and the United States in the field. Join us for a discussion on how the Bilateral Coordination Action Team enabled ground forces to...

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“Arresting Pashteen risks further fanning the flames in North and South Waziristan," explains South Asia Program Deputy Director @ethrelkeld following the capture of notable Pakistani protest leader Manzoor Pashteen.

Pakistan protest leader Manzoor Pashteen arrested on conspiracy charges

A civil rights campaigner who has challenged Pakistan's powerful military by raising a protest movement against alleged army abuses has been arrested.

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Water level data and satellite imagery show that #China limited the river's flow with its expansive dam system, directly causing the record-low water levels for countries downstream. Meanwhile, China's section of the river contained an above average volume of water. 2/5

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Michael was an internationally renowned leader in the fight to prevent nuclear war, and an eloquent advocate for pragmatic ways to reduce the threat that nuclear weapons pose to our civilization. More about his legacy:

Remembering Michael Krepon • Stimson Center

Our community is deeply saddened at the passing of Michael Krepon, co-founder of the Stimson Center and a tireless advocate for international peace and security. Michael was an internationally...

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We are excited that we have placed in the top 🔟 U.S. Think Tanks in the 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report. None of this is possible w/o the dedication & passion of our incredible staff.

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On Tuesday 1/14, we're hosting the 2nd annual Forum on the Arms Trade conference. The all-day event will feature an address from @tedlieu , and will identify opportunities to make the global arms trade more responsible and accountable in the years to come.

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"The IAEA was aware about some aspects of uranium enrichment in Iran," explained @38NorthNK Fellow @OlliHeinonen Learn more about the recent revelations about Iranian nuclear capabilities in @Mojahedineng :

Iran opposition NCRI marks 20th anniversary of groundbreaking revelations |

Several senior U.S. politicians discussed the impact of the groundbreaking revelations made by the Iranian opposition coalition National Council of

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We are excited to announce @ethrelkeld has been named Director of the @StimsonCenter ’s South Asia Program, after holding the Deputy Director position since 2018. “I am honored to build on the SA program’s remarkable record of research & engagement.”

Elizabeth Threlkeld Appointed Director of South Asia Program • Stimson Center

Threlkeld is a former State Department diplomat and published scholar with expertise in the geopolitics of Southern Asia, ethno-nationalist conflict, and crisis dynamics.

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We are thrilled to welcome Frank O'Donnell @frank11285 , as our new South Asia Program Deputy Director and Fellow! O’Donnell takes on the role after being a Non-Resident Fellow with the program. Learn more in our latest press release:

South Asia Program Welcomes New Deputy Director • Stimson Center

Today, the Stimson Center’s South Asia program welcomes Frank O’Donnell as its new Deputy Director and Fellow.

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Eliminating Open Skies cooperative monitoring flights would only hurt the United States and its friends and allies, not Russia. Here’s why:

Crippling the Open Skies Treaty Punishes Allies and the US, not Russia • Stimson Center

Thanks to the reporting of Steve Liewer of the Omaha World-Herald, we have learned about the latest effort by House Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry to drive a stake into the heart of the Open...

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We are thrilled to announce our 2021 cohort of @SAVoices Visiting Fellows, @hussainkashifGB , @KashoonLeeza , @JyotsnaMehra , and @MHNpp ! We are excited to work with them as they develop their research this year. Stay tuned for more on @SAVoices :

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For those who had the benefit of knowing him, he was a friend and mentor, a voice of conscience and kindness, and a stalwart advocate for the organization that has continued his legacy of leadership.

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"China’s fishing fleet is more than just a commercial concern; it acts as a projection of geopolitical power on the world’s oceans," writes journalist @ian_urbina . Read his latest piece, which draws on @StimsonEnvSec analysis

China’s Massive Fishing Fleet Is Transforming the World’s Oceans

From West Africa to North Korea, Beijing’s armada is depleting fish stocks and driving international conflict.

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A thread directed at @TwitterSupport : Earlier this week, the (verified) twitter account of our Vice President Rachel Stohl ( @rachelstohl ) was hacked. The attacker changed the password and account email address. Twitter has been less than helpful in trying to recover the account.

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We're excited to announce our new program, Reimagining US Grand Strategy. The program strengthens US foreign policy by testing assumptions, reassessing conventional wisdom, and exploring innovative approaches to international engagement. 👇Learn more

New Program Aims for Fresh Approach to US Foreign Policy & Strategy • Stimson Center

The Stimson Center today launched Reimagining U.S. Grand Strategy, a new policy program led by Christopher Preble, Program Director and Senior Fellow.

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The Stimson Center was ranked #1 on the @WIIS_Global 2018 Gender Parity Scorecard out of 22 Washington D.C. think tanks. We are SO proud to be the only organization with >50% female experts. #thefutureisfemale #womenempowerment

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Stimson rises in rankings: named No. 20 think tank in #US by University of Pennsylvania report

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“The work you do makes me proud. Your persistence, commitment, and creativity matters. You are the antidote for troubled times. I believe in you.”

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He was the author of 23 books, most recently *Winning and Losing the Nuclear Peace: The Rise, Demise, and Revival of Arms Control,* and countless papers and essays. We will be sharing many of them in the coming days.

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We're proud to welcome @barbaraslavin1 to our MENA program as a Distinguished Fellow, leading a new publication: Middle East Voices. “I am looking forward to continuing my work on Iran while also broadening the aperture to encompass the wider Middle East."

Barbara Slavin to Lead New Middle East Voices Publication • Stimson Center

The Stimson Center is proud to welcome Barbara Slavin to its Middle East & North Africa program as a Distinguished Fellow.

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"A disjointed Indian intelligence system appears to have permitted #China the crucial time window to initially move forces into the contested areas of Ladakh," writes @frank11285 . In @ForeignPolicy , read how intelligence failures played a role in #Ladakh :

China Is Taking Advantage of India’s Intelligence Failures

New Delhi has failed to learn from its mistakes.

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His impact was especially felt in South Asia, where he worked with leaders in both India and Pakistan to apply the lessons of the Cold War, build confidence between adversaries, and reduce the chance of nuclear war on the subcontinent.

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“Either Beijing is lying or their dam operators are lying to them. Somewhere, someone isn’t telling the truth,” he says. More in @reuters : 5/5

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Join for a discussion w/ @PakinUSA Ambassador @Masood__Khan on relations between 🇺🇸 & 🇵🇰 focusing on the impact of economic, security and climate developments in the region. Moderation from our South Asia program Director @ethrelkeld ⏰Thurs, 10:30 am EST

The Road Ahead: U.S.-Pakistan Relations and Regional Dynamics in 2023 • Stimson Center

A discussion with Masood Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States

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Many of us have stories about Michael. We invite you to share a remembrance here:

Remembering Michael Krepon • Stimson Center

Our community is deeply saddened at the passing of Michael Krepon, co-founder of the Stimson Center and a tireless advocate for international peace and security. Michael was an internationally...

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As President of the Stimson Center, with co-founder Barry Blechman, he played essential roles in the creation of the Open Skies Treaty, …

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Last chance! If you're a scholar, student, or researcher in #India or #Pakistan focused on studying security issues, there's still time to apply for our South Asia Program’s 2023 Visiting Fellowship! @SAVoices 👇Apply by November 2

South Asia Fellowships • Stimson Center

Fellowship opportunities for individuals to expand their knowledge of security issues in the subcontinent and engage with the South Asia policy community in Washington, DC

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📝 JOB OPPORTUNITY📝 We're hiring a temporary full-time Research Assistant for the Nuclear Security Program. If you have experience in international security and are interested in conducting meaningful research, apply here:

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🎉We are pleased to welcome our @SAVoices Visiting Fellowship cohort, @rushali_saha , @riyasinha_ Namra Naseer & Noorulain Naseem! Our fellows will research regional security, refugee and migration policy & more. Learn more about our 2022 cohort:

South Asia Fellowships • Stimson Center

Fellowship opportunities for individuals to expand their knowledge of security issues in the subcontinent and engage with the South Asia policy community in Washington, DC

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BREAKING: Stimson goes global 🌏 Washington D.C. ✈️ ➡️ Brussels, Belgium. The Stimson Europe office is the first overseas location in our organization’s 30-year history. Learn more about Stimson Europe:

New Stimson Europe Office Expands Reach • Stimson Center

The Stimson Center will open Stimson Europe, a permanent presence in Brussels, Belgium.

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New analysis from @aikunming and our @stimson_SEAsia team, dives deep into China’s harmful use of dams along the upper Mekong, suggesting #China may be manipulating the river as a means to control power in the region. 3/5

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Stimson rises in rankings: named No. 21 think tank in US by University of Pennsylvania report

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“The problem is that the Chinese elite see water as something for their use, not as a shared commodity,” says @Stimson_SEAsia Director Brian Eyler in @nytimes 4/5

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as well as the permanent extension of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, and ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention -- each landmark achievements in their own right.

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Michael leaves a lasting legacy in the Stimson Center, and the generations of our staff, rising researchers, and budding professionals whom he taught, helped, advised, and mentored.

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A few updates on how Stimson is protecting our people, continuing to inform policymakers and the public, and working through this with our community. We will update this thread as is warranted. 1/6

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What challenges of cooperation did the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 entail? 🚨Find out TOMORROW when featured speakers, Jasmin Cho and Satoko Torihata, share their experiences and perspectives on the frontline:

Operation Tomodachi: Women on the Frontline • Stimson Center

Speakers LTC Jasmin Cho, US Army Reserves; Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State LTC Satoko Torihata, Staff Officer, Public Affairs Office, Ground Staff Office, Japan Self-Defense Forces...

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It was in service to others that Michael found his calling, dedicating himself to protecting humankind from our worst impulses: He was an early & influential post-Cold War advocate for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons, helping to bring that idea into the mainstream...

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"Waiting for #NKorea to come around as the security situation on the Korean Peninsula becomes more dangerous does not serve the collective interest of the US or our allies." - @j3nnyt0wn testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on security on the Korean Peninsula.

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DCM of @IndianEmbassyUS Ambassador @santjha joined @StimsonCenter ’s South Asia Program Director @splalwani and Deputy Director @ethrelkeld for an engaging roundtable discussion on #India ’s strategy for a “Free, Open, and Inclusive Indo-Pacific”

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Today, we are participating in our annual #StimsonServiceDay at @foodbankmetrodc to pack up food for low income families in need. ➡️Follow along as we post more photos from our day w/ our amazing service day partner!🧵

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Next: Syed Ali Zia Jaffery. @syedalizia1992 is a Research Associate at the Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research at the University of Lahore. He is also the Associate Editor of Pakistan Politico, the country's first strategic and foreign affairs magazine.

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🚨Interested #internationalsecurity and #geopolitics ? Our South Asia Program is looking for a Research Associate. Work with a network of over 300 authors from across the region and oversee the @SAVoices publication. ⬇️ Apply today.

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📢We're still looking for Junior Fellows for our South Asia Program team! If you're passionate about security research on the subcontinent and want to develop your project management skills, apply today! Applications close on February 9.

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A year ago today, #India eliminated the semi-autonomy provisions of #Kashmir , mobilizing paramilitary troops & instituting months of curfews. South Asia Director @splalwani discusses the resulting security, economic, & political trends in @washingtonpost .

Analysis | India revoked Kashmir’s autonomy a year ago. What has happened since then?

The government claimed it needed to clean up the region’s separatism and radicalization.

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That is why, more than three decades after Michael and Barry created it, the Stimson Center remains committed to their vision of international peace, security, and prosperity.

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Third: Sitara Noor. @NoorSitara is a director at a Lahore-based policy consultancy. Previously she was a Research Fellow at the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non Proliferation (VCDNP) in Vienna, Austria. Welcome to Stimson, Sitara!

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There is more to say about Michael than we can possibly share today. Instead, we will leave you with the last words he wrote to our staff, just a few weeks ago, when he made the fact of his illness public:

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Taiwan is pioneering innovative ways to battle #COVID19 . Namely, an app coded by Taiwan's Digital Minister, @audreyt . We sat down with her to talk about that app and, more broadly, why open data is essential to creating transparency in government.

Audrey Tang on Taiwan’s Digital Democracy, COVID-19, and Combating...

Taiwan’s digital minister, Audrey Tang, visited the Stimson Center to discuss her work facilitating open governance and transparency in Taiwan. Much of her w...

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Congratulations to the Director of our South Asia program @splalwani who was just named a 2019 National Asia Research Program Fellow! Get to know Sameer and the work he has done with Stimson in a recent @IndiaWest article:

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Share your memories of Michael here:

Remembering Michael Krepon • Stimson Center

Our community is deeply saddened at the passing of Michael Krepon, co-founder of the Stimson Center and a tireless advocate for international peace and security. Michael was an internationally...

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The end of our @SAVoices fellowship is always bittersweet. We hate to say goodbye, but are grateful for the past 2 months of thoughtful research, engaging with experts... and softball. Best of luck continuing your research @viveksans , @NoorSitara , @syedalizia1992 , @sarral_sharma

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Today my final project at @StimsonCenter is nearly complete. Visiting Fellows @NoorSitara @syedalizia1992 @sarral_sharma @viveksans presented preliminary findings from their 2 months of rigorous research in DC. Couldn’t be prouder of or more impressed with this group!

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-Resources for educators?✅ -Informed analysis?✅ -Cutting edge satellite imagery?✅ -Knowing that North Korean officials are reading your content? ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ So glad to have @38NorthNK join the Stimson team!

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Did you hear the news? We're #1 ! Stimson was recently ranked 1st by @WIIS_Global for having the most female experts out of 22 other Washington DC think tanks. Here's what @AditiGorur , director of our Protecting Civilians in Conflict Program had to say:

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It was a pleasure hosting Amb. Shringla and First Secretary Manusmriti from @IndianEmbassyUS at the @StimsonCenter . Our guests discussed the US-India strategic partnership, the Indo-Pacific, and South Asian regional dynamics with CEO Brian Finlay, @splalwani , and @ethrelkeld .

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HAPPENING NOW: Tune in to "The Arms Trade Treaty & Diversion: Assessing Risks and Impacts" and hear from @jonahleff @conflictarm , Tom Nijs @Flanders_DFA , Stela Petrović, and @rachelstohl . Watch the webinar here:

The Arms Trade Treaty & Diversion: Assessing Risks and Impacts • Stimson Center

Speakers: Ambassador Federico Villegas, Permanent Representative of Argentina to the UN and IOs in Geneva and President, ATT 6th Conference of States Parties (Opening Remarks) Jonah Leff, Conflict...

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On tonight's @NBCNightlyNews : our award-winning Mekong Dam Monitor @MekongMonitor . Brian Eyler @aikunming shows how the innovative tool provides near-real time monitoring of #Mekong dams and their impact on downstream countries and people.🧵 Watch:

Critics point to China for causing environmental disaster along Mekong River

The Mekong River has long been a source of food and water for millions, but according to the Mekong River Commission, an estimated 40 percent of fish have disappeared with many attributing the cause...

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When the Pentagon’s Nuclear Posture Statement is released, Biden should adopt a No Use declaratory policy, Co-Founder Michael Krepon argues. ✍️Read his latest op-ed on #nuclear #armscontrol & the escalatory danger of #deterrence in @Forbes :

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#UpcomingEvent : Join for an expert discussion on the state of Iran after Masha Amini's death one year ago with @NegarMortazavi Kelsey Davenport, @farnazfassihi and @naderalihashemi Moderated by @barbaraslavin1 📌Sept 11 🗓️12:00-1:30 PM EDT

Iran One Year After the Death of Mahsa Amini • Stimson Center

Iranians are facing growing difficulties as their economy limps under sanctions and corruption, temperatures rise, and their government resumes efforts to force women to wear the hijab.

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🔴LIVE NOW: We are joined by Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Shunji Izutsu & U.S. Air Force Director of Staff, Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider. Hear what they have to say about the future of U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation in Aerospace. Tune in:

Voices from Japan: Future of U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation in Aerospace • Stimson Center

Featured Speakers Gen. Shunji “Bert” Izutsu, Chief of Staff, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Gen. Izutsu was previously the Commander of the Air Defense Command at Yokota and Commander of the Western...

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#WomenAtStimson Curious what it's like to work in a think tank where over 50% of the experts are women? Check out what our colleague @rachelstohl , managing director of The Stimson Center, has to say about her experience #women #womenrule #womenempowerment

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We are excited to welcome our new group of 2019 Visiting Fellows, who will be working with our South Asia program for the next 2 months. We'll be introducing them on this thread throughout the week - stay tuned!

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Satellite imagery analysis by our @38NorthNK team shows #KimJongUn 's personal train at his coastal Wonsan compound on April 21 and 23, suggesting rumors about his death are false. Read more in @washingtonpost :

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#FunFactFriday : Meet Senior Fellow and Director of @38NorthNK , @j3nnyt0wn . Did you know during her first year she played the flute in Westmar University's jazz ensemble?

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We're excited to welcome the team: Christopher Preble @capreble as Director, Senior Fellows @emmamashford @Ka_grieco , Distinguished Fellows @matburrows @Rmanning4 , Research Associate @cooper_pol , and Nonresident Fellow @AudeDarnal .

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Thank you to our visiting fellows @viveksans , @syedalizia1992 , @NoorSitara , and @sarral_sharma for these insightful presentations and for all the great work you've done at Stimson these past few months!

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Always a pleasure to hear from our @SAVoices Visiting Fellows! Today @StimsonCenter , they are presenting their research on US-India maritime cooperation, third-party mediation in Indo-Pak crises, role of conventional deterrence, and ceasefire violations in Kashmir.

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Director of our #MENA Program @Kawa__Hassan attended the 3rd Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) Forum 2021 in #Baghdad on August 29 to 31 with @CARPObonn CEO @A_Tabatabai . Both presented key takeaways and policy recommendations of the project 'Iraq and Its Neighbors.'

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🚨NEW DATE🚨An in-depth discussion of US-China relations with featured guest Ambassador Nicholas Burns, @USAmbChina , interviewed by John Bellinger III and our China Program Director Yun Sun. 📌May 2nd ⏰ 8:30 am US Eastern

Nicholas Burns, US Ambassador to China • Stimson Center

An in-depth discussion of US-China relations

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🎉Congratulations to our South Asia Visiting Fellows 2023 Cohort! @BanerjiAnuttama @Haleema_Saadia @ladhuchoudhary @SharrehQazi Looking forward to their contributions in South Asia policy-relevant research.

South Asia Fellowships • Stimson Center

Fellowship opportunities for individuals to expand their knowledge of security issues in the subcontinent and engage with the South Asia policy community in Washington, DC

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Did you know that the Stimson has a workforce of nearly 70% women and 70% of our senior project directors are women? This diversity of voice is what makes us unique and impactful. Help us continue to promote peace and security and support our work #IWD2018

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We extend a warm welcome to our two new Non-Resident Fellows with our South Asia program @AmiraJadoon & @MishraSylvia 🎉. Jadoon's specialty in terrorism and counterterrorism & Mishra's focus on nuclear strategy and nonproliferation will be invaluable additions to our team. 1/2

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. @sturner7816 and @marlabkeenan gave their analysis on NATO's recent document outlining the alliance's new approach to human security and protecting civilians in conflict. 👇 Read their analysis below.

NATO issues its much anticipated “Human Security Approach”

NATO paves the way for the effective future integration of the human security approach into the organization’s work and doctrine.

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"Putin’s rhetoric is an unprecedented public threat of nuclear use, moving the world closer to nuclear war than at any time since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis." @Rmanning4 discusses the coming era of #nuclear diplomacy in @thehill

On the brink of a dangerous new nuclear era

Putin’s rhetoric is an unprecedented public threat of nuclear use, moving the world closer to nuclear war than at any time since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.

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SAVE THE DATE: Next Thursday at 9:00 AM EST, join us for a discussion on tensions between India and Pakistan and domestic challenges posed by violent and non-violent movements in Kashmir w/ @splalwani , @HappymonJacob , and Tamanna Salikuddin @USIP . To RSVP:

The Kashmir Conflict: A Year of Tumult • Stimson Center

Join USIP and the Stimson Center for a conversation, featuring Stimson South Asia Program Director Sameer Lalwani, focused on the tensions between India and Pakistan and prospects for resolving the...

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@TwitterSupport We hope @twittersupport will be in touch with us or rstohl @stimson .org and help get this fixed! /end/

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It's #funfactfriday ! In honor of the late #AlexTrebek , we thought we'd share this photo of Stimson VP @rachelstohl from when she was on #Jeopardy in the 90s. Rachel is a secret trivia wiz and she leads trivia at Stimson every Friday.

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Yesterday, Director of Stimson’s South Asia Program @splalwani was interviewed by @BBCWorld 's @KattyKayBBC on the recent terrorist attack in Sri Lanka, the role ISIS may have played, intelligence failures & how this will impact the country moving forward.

BBC Beyond 100 Days with Sameer Lalwani on the Sri Lanka attacks

Stimson South Asia Program director Sameer Lalwani comments on the recent attacks in Sri Lanka.

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📢 We're hiring a #researchassociate to join our South Asia team! Interested in managing our program's gaming portfolio, leading simulations, and contributing to the latest research on the subcontinent? Apply by June 2nd:

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"Iran and Saudi Arabia are moving to improve ties at a time when the regional order is in flux, U.S. hegemony is weakening and the center of gravity of power is moving from the West to the East," writes @J_Heirannia in a new commentary.

What are the Limits of Iran-Saudi Détente? • Stimson Center

Regional powers lack capacity to become hegemons and so are forming new arrangements as middle powers that seek solutions in areas where the US lacks leverage

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🗓️ On Dec 2, join us for the launch of the new @DohaForum report, "Coping with New and Old Crises: Global and Regional Cooperation in an Age of Epidemic Uncertainty" ft. President and CEO Brian Finlay and moderated by @RichardPonzio . RSVP now:

Coping with New and Old Crises. Global and Regional Cooperation in an Age of Epidemic Uncertainty •...

Join the Stimson Center and the Doha Forum for the launch of the 2020 Doha Forum report, Coping with New and Old Crises: Global and Regional Cooperation in an Age of Epidemic Uncertainty

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"By rethinking global cooperation through novel and lasting partnerships, we can ensure that 'the future we want' becomes a reality..." More from our President Brian Finlay & @DohaForum 's @Lolwah_Alkhater on recommendations for global governance @ProSyn .

Making the Most of the Summit of the Future | by Lolwah Al-Khater & Brian Finlay - Project Syndicate

Lolwah Al-Khater & Brian Finlay identify three broad areas where global governance will need to improve to meet today’s biggest challenges.

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South Korean President, Moon Jae-in has called for peace with #NorthKorea by 2045. Are his goals too ambitious? See what @38NorthNK expert @j3nnyt0wn has to say:

Just ‘empty’ words? South Korea’s Moon calls for peace with North Korea by 2045. - The World from...

Moon pledged peace with North Korea by 2045, but his timeline left some skeptical. South Korea hasn’t even been able to convince North Korea to accept rice donations ahead of a looming famine.

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The #Nuclear Posture Review proposes the development of new low-yield weapons. @thomaswatkins spoke to experts, including Stimson Co-Founder Barry Blechman, about the risks surrounding these proposed changes. Read the piece here via @AFP #NPR

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Our #SouthAsia Visiting Fellows @viveksans @NoorSitara @syedalizia1992 & @sarral_sharma gave 4 in-depth presentations with unique foreign policy recommendations on complex regional issues in #India and #Pakistan . Thanks for the insightful takes on improving strategic relations!

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. @nslavney in @Newsweek about new reports of North Korean weapons shipments to Russia and the longstanding economic relationship between the two countries. @38NorthNK

Is North Korea aligning itself with Putin against Ukraine?

There is "no question" that North Korea is siding with Russia, said David Welch, a professor and university research chair at the University of Waterloo.

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