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Shout out to @fpri.bsky.social's Christine Datesman for representing the Institute in her official capacity (or as a fan) at the opening match in Mexico City.

Suzanne Loftus notes that signing a premature peace agreement "would allow Russia to convert limited battlefield gains and structural weaknesses into a political outcome it has been unable to secure militarily and risk re-writing the European security architecture."

Virtual Event on Tuesday, June 16, at 11:00 AM EDT: Join FPRI Eurasia Program Director Emily Holland and Senior Fellow Suzanne Loftus for a discussion on how economic and battlefield trends will affect Russia’s ability to wage war in the longer term.

My @fpri.bsky.social colleague -- the blogfather -- @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social and I sat down to discuss the Trump Administration's Nuclear Strategy Review and why we're on the precipice of more deployed nuclear weapons for the first time in a long time www.armscontrolwonk.com/archive/1222...

In-Person Event, Tomorrow at 2:30 PM: Join FPRI for a book talk and panel discussion to reflect on what the principles of 1776 demand of US leadership today.

This Thursday, June 4, at 2:30 PM EDT: Join us for an in-person book talk and panel discussion examining how the principles of 1776 continue to shape US power.

If you haven't yet, register for our upcoming in-person event happening this Thursday, June 4 at 2:30 PM.

"It doesn't help if you have an army that doesn't fit in the decision-making processes, command and control cycles, or in the logistics of others. Strength also means complete interoperability and standardization" (10:05). Listen to the full discussion on #TheTiesThatBind.

A chaotic and unpredictable international environment is characterized by renewed rivalries between major powers that exist today, where technology has shrunk decision time, blurred the balance of offense and defense, and added uncertainty. Read more in the Spring edition of Orbis.

In a piece for War on the Rocks, FPRI fellows Rebecca Pincus and David Marsh write about Chinese and Russian efforts at the poles, the inherent dual-use nature of polar systems, and where the US falls short in its polar strategies.

🆕 In Season 3, Episode 2 of #TheTiesThatBind, Aaron Stein is joined by Member of the German Bundestag Roderich Kiesewetter for a discussion on Germany's new strategic defense document and what strength means in the new European security environment.

Thursday, June 4, 2:30 PM: Register for our upcoming in-person event for a timely and forward-looking conversation marking America’s 250th anniversary.

My @fpri.bsky.social @slair.bsky.social analyzed Dark Eagle's performance and how even a deployment in the CENTCOM AOR can hold Moscow at risk, giving the US flexibility the INF never allowed for: behindthefront.substack.com/p/dark-eagle...

This Wednesday, May 20, 6:00 PM: Join us for a film screening and discussion of "A Chip Odyssey."

Wednesday, May 13 at 5:00 PM EDT: Next week, FPRI will host Roderich Kiesewetter for a discussion on Germany's new strategic security document. Register here.

Check out the latest discussion on #BehindtheFront, where Aaron Stein speaks with James Swartout to learn what Ursa Major Technologies does and how it is innovating the aerospace and defense industries. buff.ly/Diovphj

In-person event today, 5:00 PM EDT: Last chance to register for our book talk on "From Life Itself," an intimate portrait of Istanbul’s Karagümrük neighborhood.

Register for our in-person event happening tomorrow at 5:00 PM EDT: From Life Itself, a book talk with author Suzy Hansen and Nick Danforth.

Dark Eagle can range Moscow from US bases in the Middle East. It’s worth just noting this.

The first section of the #OrbisJournal Spring Issue presents three perspectives converging around the relationship between disruptive technologies and political order. In the second section, three commentators connect their concerns expressed in previous issues to the current moment.

Wednesday, May 6 at 12:00 PM EDT: Register for an upcoming in-person event that will discuss what to expect at the long-anticipated Trump-Xi Summit. buff.ly/qO4nl4Y

If you missed yesterday's event reintroducing the #OrbisJournal, learn more about the publication's commentary, podcast, and Spring 2026 issue on our YouTube channel.

Register for tomorrow's event on reintroducing the Orbis Journal of World Affairs. Happening at 12:00 PM EDT.

If you haven't yet, register for our upcoming virtual event on the relaunch of the #OrbisJournal this Thursday, April 23 at 12:00 PM EDT.

"Based on an examination of more than 35 videos released by CENTCOM, US drones helped destroy several elements of the Iranian air defense systems." Check out the full drone analysis by Aaron Stein and Sam Lair.

If you missed our virtual event yesterday, watch the full discussion on our YouTube channel!

My colleagues from @fpri.bsky.social — @salisbot.bsky.social @michaelbpetersen.bsky.social and Frank Hoffman — shared their thoughts on the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz www.fpri.org/article/2026...

Some thoughts from me and distinguished colleagues on the blockade ⬇️ www.fpri.org/article/2026...

Colleagues from @fpri.bsky.social and representatives gathered this weekend in Colorado Springs to discuss the emerging threat environment in space for commercial operators. Was the formal start of our work on this very important topic. Stay tuned for more.

The blockade isn’t actually bad strategy. It’s a dumb war but choking Iranian exports from a distance is …. Fine. There will inevitably be a “political problem” if say China reflags tankers. But that’s a political problem.

Rob Lee and Dmytro Putiata explain how the Russian 2nd Combined Arms Army’s Drone Line is more systematically organized to employ strike uncrewed aerial systems in support of offensive operations instead of having each regiment's assets focus on its own area of responsibility.

Thursday, April 16 at 1:00 PM EDT: Join the FPRI Eurasia Program for a pertinent discussion of the outcome of Hungary's upcoming parliamentary election.

US RoE in Rough Rider and Epic Fury had a lot of similarities. And tighter than is assumed.

The Houthis shot down more MQ-9s than Iran.

Me and my colleague @slair.bsky.social looked at the drone counter-IAD campaign in Iran for @fpri.bsky.social :: The UAV-Enabled Anti-Air Defense Campaign in the Third Gulf War open.substack.com/pub/behindth...

The air defense tactics during Rough Rider and Epic Fury are very similar, if not identical. It is a very inefficient IAD concept, but you do get lucky shots.

End of the road for our season. Rippers

I wrote about the challenges of calculating the cost exchange ratio and why I think the US is winning it in a narrow sense, but the victory is pyrrhic aviationweek.com/defense/budg...

"Rising energy prices are already imposing broad-based costs on households and industry across the Indo-Pacific. Governments have moved to deploy short-term mitigation measures, including targeted financial support to households, fuel tax reductions, subsidies, and price controls."

Check out Emma Salisbury's latest piece for #BehindtheFront on the UK's role in the Hormuz Coalition. buff.ly/WvANg9U

Tomorrow at 10:00 EDT: Register for a timely discussion on Russia's use of lawfare as a tool of coercive signaling in the Arctic.

Check out the new Orbis website.

If you missed our virtual event today, watch the full discussion on YouTube.

Don't miss out on our event tomorrow at 10:30 AM EDT! Register at the link. buff.ly/2eTOWsv.

With Dr. Dixon, we discuss technology as an accelerant for change in the international order ... 3/ open.spotify.com/episode/5XHa...

With Admiral Winnefeld, we discuss his concept not of a "rules-based order" but a "global operating system": 2/ open.spotify.com/episode/0TCa...

As part of the #Orbis relaunch we've also created a companion podcast, #ShiftingGround ... first two episodes have dropped (with Dr. Stacey Dixon and Admiral James "Sandy" Winnefeld .. 1/