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GNSI Decision Briefs
Maritime Resiliency in the Red Sea: Lessons from the Persian Gulf and the Strait of
Malacca
The world's global infrastructure is always in peril. But it is not the absence of
disruptions that ensures stability but, rather, the system's ability to absorb shock
and recover.
Did We Miss the Golden Hour? Foreign Assistance and the Collapse of Afghanistan.
There is a short window of time 鈥 usually a year or so 鈥 immediately following the
cessation of hostilities in a country during which any assistance efforts will prove
successful, or not, in the long term.
Free Venezuela! The Opportunity for a Return to Democracy
It seems readily apparent that the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election was stolen
by reigning dictator, Nicol谩s Maduro. He is deeply unpopular and has cracked down
on nationwide protests. What happens now?
The Future of the Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords heralded an historic turning point for Istaeli/Arab relations
in the Middle East. A tumultuous four years since its signing have stalled some of
its early momentum. Do the Accords have a role to play in the future?
Cracks in our Foundation: How Neglected Bridges Threaten National Security The poor condition of U.S. infrastructure has implications that go beyond public safety and economic operations. The nation's infrastructure is a lifeline system essential for ensuring public safety, economic security, and national security.
Olympic Diplomacy: The Endurance of Soft Power The first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC in Greece. And for the ensuing centuries, the Games have provided ample political opportunity, despite the enduring idea that the Games "not be political." It's an unrealistic expectation that history bears out.
Beyond Intervention: Sustainable Solutions for Haiti's Security Needs
Haiti is facing a severe political crisis. With no democratically elected officials
holding office, the country is enduring gang violence and significant humanitarian
crises, including food insecurity and displacement.
Repression Without Borders: How Nations Silence Critics Abroad The People's Republic of China is one of dozens of countries around the world that engage in tactics of repression against their own citizens living outside their borders. A preview of our GNSI Policy Dialogues: Endangered Freedoms.
A Covert Competition and a Competition Over Covert Action The U.S. is again facing key problems in one of the most secret and sensitive areas of national security: covert action. The existing architecture for covert action is lacking and outdated. Does it still provide an opportunity for decision advantage?
Creating Sun Tsu: Instituting a Master鈥檚 Degree in Irregular Warfare For today's IW tacticians, the ancient teachings of Sun Tsu are considered a must-learn. Could such ancient lessons, however, be formalized into a modern, accredited Master's Degree? Our latest Decision Brief says YES and, in fact, emphasizes that it SHOULD be done.
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