Heine Breaks Down Emergence of Second Cold War
“There’s a growing consensus that we’re facing a Second Cold War…It’s a notion that I’ve held since at least 2020. At the time, [this position] was criticized by several colleagues, who saw it as premature, considering that there was only a commercial-technological conflict, but without ideological-military overtones. It’s now becoming increasingly apparent that the conflict does have the latter elements.”
Heine Joins Webinar on Active Non-Alignment & Spread in the Global South
Speakers emphasized the degree to which Ambassador Heine’s book has gained new currency as the notion of non-alignment has spread throughout the Global South in the course of 2022.
Goldstein Releases New Book: “The Road to Pearl Harbor“
Professor Goldstein’s latest book offers a timely examination of the conflict in the Pacific prior to the attacks on Pearl Harbor and offers lessons applicable to understanding contemporary Great Power flash points between Asia and the West.
Najam Delivers UIK Keynote on The State of the Future
In his address on “The State of the Future,” Professor Najam argued that there are at least five fundamental and structural shifts happening in global affairs that could potentially unleash a host of new challenges while also offering some important opportunities.
Heine Quoted on Resurgence and Future of Non-Alignment Movement
Ambassador Heine comments on the new non-alignment movement, how it was born out of pragmatism and China’s growing global influence, as well as what it means for the future of the global order.
Heine Publishes Op-Ed Advocating for Active Non-Alignment
“As the world stumbles towards the Second Cold War, developing nations realize that if they want to safeguard their autonomy, the last thing they need to do is to align themselves with either of the great powers.”
Najam Outlines Five Fundamental, Structural Changes in the World
Echoing his keynote at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Dean Najam outlines global fundamental changes that are happening in five key areas: global power, climate change, the nature of work, intelligence and information, as well as democracy.
Najam Delivers Distinguished Lecture at Sustainable Development Policy Institute
In his remarks, Dean Najam suggests that the world is experiencing multiple fundamental and structural shifts in the areas of global power, climate, the nature of work, information, and democracy.
Shifrinson Explores Scenarios In Which West Escalates Conflict With Russia
Professor Shifrinson discusses how the West and Russia may now be entering into the terminal stages of an insecurity spiral that could produce a larger European conflagration.
Najam Interviewed on the Changing Face of Geopolitics
Dean Najam argues that modern geopolitics is driven not as much by spheres of influence but by balance of power politics. This implies that a larger number of major powers are more comfortable with shifting alliances rather than the emergence of permanent blocks.
Najam Interviewed on Greatest Challenges Facing the World
Dean Najam explores the biggest issues of our time – the great power conflict between the U.S. and China, COVID-19, climate change, etc. – as well as how these are shaping geostrategy and creating a sense of trepidation in the global community.
Miller Op-Ed Offers Projections of India-U.S. Partnership
“As far as New Delhi is concerned, the India-US partnership, in which it has invested over the past two decades, is still a sound bet that addresses its geopolitical concerns.”
Miller Delivers Global Lectures on Why Nations Rise
Since the release of her new book, Professor Miller has presented her research virtually with organizations and universities around the globe.
Shifrinson Discusses Great Power Competition on Wilson Center Panel
Professor Shifrinson discusses current U.S.-China tensions and how their relations can be viewed in the context of great power competition.
Garčević Speaks at TRT World Forum
With the EU and U.S. both in retreat from the region, Moscow and Beijing appear to have gained ground in the Balakns
Shifrinson Publishes Book Review in Perspectives on Politics
Professor Shifrinson and T.V. Paul review each other’s research on historical and future global power shifts.
Shifrinson Appears on Power Problems Podcast
Prof Shifrinson argues that trying to create and implement a Cold War mindset with regards to China is misguided and untethered from strategic reality.
Shifrinson Contributes to H-Diplo Roundtable
Shifrinson contributes to a Roundtable for H-Diplo on Michael Beckley’s book, “Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World’s Sole Superpower.”
Shifrinson Publishes Research on China’s Rise in the JSS
Prof. Shifrinson just published a new research paper in the Journal of Strategic Studies on the rise of China, balance of power theory and US national security.