Gang activity in #Haiti is extending into rural areas, reshaping security and governance. Jackie Ducharme examines how armed groups are expanding control over routes and communities, with broader implications for services and stability. #GangViolence #Security orionpolicy.org/when-even-th...

Recent US measures toward #Venezuela have combined economic pressure and security-focused tools. Jackie Ducharme looks at how this approach fits within broader regional dynamics and evolving policy priorities. #USForeignPolicy #LatinAmerica #Security #Energy orionpolicy.org/an-alternati...

Anti-technology narratives are becoming part of broader extremist frameworks, particularly around #AI and #automation. @maurolubrano.bsky.social joins host Marta Furlan to examine how these ideas shape ideological perspectives across different groups. #Extremism open.spotify.com/episode/6K9z...

The growing accessibility of #drone technology is opening new possibilities in how conflicts are shaped. Kerry Chavez joins @suatc.bsky.social to explore how non-state actors are engaging with these tools and the broader implications for security dynamics. orionpolicy.org/kerry-chavez... #Security

Japan’s Dokdo/Takeshima claim continues to shape its relationship with South Korea. Colin Pascal explores how this dispute affects coordination in responding to #China ’s growing role in the region. #Japan #SouthKorea #Dokdo #EastAsia #Geopolitics orionpolicy.org/an-unwinnabl...

#China and #Russia have approached the #Iranwar without direct military involvement, relying instead on diplomatic engagement. Ismail Onat explores how these approaches reflect broader considerations, as both countries navigate the conflict while avoiding escalation. orionpolicy.org/iran-war-fro...

As the #IranWar continues, #China is observing developments while assessing potential impacts on its economic interests and regional position. #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #EnergySecurity Read more by Miquel Vila: orionpolicy.org/china-and-th...

A new Op-Ed examines how #China and #Russia are approaching the #Iranwar through their broader strategic priorities. It looks at China’s emphasis on #energy security and regional stability and Russia’s existing ties with Iran, and wider geopolitical considerations. orionpolicy.org/iran-war-fro...

#China’s approach to the #Iranwar reflects the balance between economic interests, diplomatic positioning, and regional stability. Miquel Vila considers how #energysecurity, trade routes, and broader geopolitical risks shape #Beijing’s response in a shifting context. orionpolicy.org/china-and-th...

This policy brief looks at how criminal networks in #Venezuela are evolving beyond traditional categories. Madeline Garber examines the overlap between organized crime and #terrorism, and what this means for regional security and policy responses. #TransnationalCrime orionpolicy.org/examining-th...

China’s economic engagement with #Iran continues alongside a cautious approach to broader regional developments. Miquel Vila Moreno looks at how #energy ties, trade channels, and regional stability considerations shape #Beijing’s positioning. #China #MiddleEast orionpolicy.org/china-and-th...

Developments related to the #IranWar are bringing increased focus to #China’s position within the regional context. This analysis examines how #Beijing is navigating economic interests, energy considerations, and broader strategic factors in a shifting environment. orionpolicy.org/china-and-th...

#Counterterrorism outcomes vary depending on how strategies are implemented and the context in which they operate. Ismail Onat explores how different approaches perform over time, and how #governance, coordination, and local dynamics influence results. #Security orionpolicy.org/what-works-i...

#Counterterrorism strategies continue to evolve across different regions and contexts, with varying outcomes. This op-ed by Ismail Onat reviews a range of approaches, highlighting effectiveness, limitations, and role of local dynamics in shaping results. #Security orionpolicy.org/what-works-i...

In this policy brief, Jackie Ducharme and @research-by-gdk.bsky.social analyze U.S. strategic positioning in a post-Maduro hemisphere in relation to broader developments across the region. #WesternHemisphere #USPolicy #LatinAmerica #Cuba #Venezuela #Geopolitics orionpolicy.org/a-moment-of-...

New developments in #AI are highlighting alternative approaches that prioritize system design and usability over scale. Suleyman Demirci explores how #RLMs could expand access to advanced AI tools for small businesses and practical applications. #TechPolicy orionpolicy.org/an-ai-revolu...

Recent developments have highlighted the growing regional footprint of groups like #TrendeAragua and the complexity of transnational criminal networks. Craig Thomas examines its evolution and the broader factors shaping its presence across #LatinAmerica. #Venezuela orionpolicy.org/tren-de-arag...

This expert panel explores how decentralized systems complicate #counterUAS efforts and what this means for future #drone policy approaches. Edited by @suatc.bsky.social, the panel features: Austin Doctor, Bill Edwards, DJ Smith, and Scott Parker. #HomelandSecurity orionpolicy.org/securing-the...

#Venezuela ’s criminal landscape is increasingly defined by hybrid networks that intersect with governance and regional security dynamics. Jackie Ducharme examines these developments and their implications for U.S. strategy across #LatinAmerica. #TransnationalCrime orionpolicy.org/venezuelas-h...

Our latest policy brief by Craig Thomas explores the evolution of #TrendeAragua, from its origins in #Venezuela ’s prison system to its expansion across the region. #TransnationalCrime #OrganizedCrime #LatinAmerica #Security Read more: orionpolicy.org/tren-de-arag...

Part of a broader Transnational Crime Project (OPI-TCP) series, our latest policy brief by Craig Thomas looks at #TrendeAragua 's expansion beyond #Venezuela and its evolution into a decentralized transnational network. #TransnationalCrime #LatinAmerica orionpolicy.org/tren-de-arag...

This policy brief looks at the structure and resilience of #Venezuela ’s Cartel de los Soles. Rafaella Lipschitz outlines key organizational features and situates the group within broader discussions of #transnationalcrime and regional security. #LatinAmerica orionpolicy.org/understandin...

Developments in #Venezuela are prompting new discussions about the direction of #US engagement in the Western Hemisphere. Jackie Ducharme and @research-by-gdk.bsky.social explore how these developments may affect regional dynamics and future policy considerations. orionpolicy.org/a-moment-of-...

Our latest expert panel examines policy challenges related to #drone threats in the #US homeland security landscape. Edited by @suatc.bsky.social, the panel includes experts such as Austin Doctor, Bill Edwards, DJ Smith, and Scott Parker. #HomelandSecurity orionpolicy.org/securing-the...

New policy brief by @suleymanozeren.bsky.social examines how the war in #Iran could influence #Turkey’s strategic outlook and regional positioning. This article was originally published in the Cambridge Middle East and North Africa Forum (MENAF)’s Manara Magazine. orionpolicy.org/the-iran-war...

"Most of Iran’s people are ready for a change, and the Middle East can’t reach its potential as long as Iranian missiles and militias exert influence in the region." #Iran #MiddleEast #US #Israel #RegimeChange Read more by Colin Pascal: orionpolicy.org/regime-chang...

Latest Op-Ed by Colin Pascal discusses debates around regime change in #Iran and the role of domestic political dynamics in shaping potential pathways for change. #IranPolitics #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy #US #Israel orionpolicy.org/regime-chang...

Our new expert panel commentary examines #drone related risks in the U.S. homeland security landscape. Edited by @suatc.bsky.social, the panel includes experts such as Austin Doctor, Bill Edwards, DJ Smith, and Scott Parker. #CounterUAS #EmergingThreats #Security orionpolicy.org/securing-the...

New Op-Ed from Suleyman Demirci explores how #AI adoption for small businesses may hinge on practical scaffolding, accessible tools, and thoughtful integration—rather than simply larger models. #RLMs #TechPolicy #Innovation #DigitalTransformation Read more: orionpolicy.org/an-ai-revolu...

New expert panel commentary examines policy and governance challenges related to emerging #drone threats in U.S. #homelandsecurity. Edited by @suatc.bsky.social, with contributions from Austin Doctor, Bill Edwards, DJ Smith, and Scott Parker. #DronePolicy Read here: orionpolicy.org/securing-the...

Our latest op-ed by @danielweisz.bsky.social and @research-by-gdk.bsky.social examines #Mexico’s experience with leadership-targeting approaches and how they have affected cartel dynamics, violence, and organized crime over time. #OrganizedCrime #Americas Read at: orionpolicy.org/does-the-kin...

In our latest policy brief, Rafaella Lipschitz examines how the Cartel de Los Soles has adapted and persisted across changing political, economic, and security conditions in #Venezuela. #TransnationalCrime #LatinAmerica #CarteldeLosSoles Read at: orionpolicy.org/understandin...