Foreign Policy Research Institute - International Policy Think Tank
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Understanding Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine - Foreign Policy …
Introduction. On February 24, 2022 Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. In times of crisis, balanced, in-depth analysis and trusted expertise is paramount. The Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) remains committed in its mission to provide expert analysis to policy makers and the public on the most pressing foreign policy challenges.
Trends in Terrorism: What’s on the Horizon in 2024?
Dec 19, 2023 · The brutal attack on October 7, and Israel’s military response, has made the war in Gaza a central component of the terrorist threat landscape heading into 2024. In the United States, FBI director Christopher Wray has warned on numerous occasions ever since about the elevated terrorism threat level, stating before Congress that “We assess ...
What is Geopolitics? - Foreign Policy Research Institute
Robert Strausz-Hupé, the founder of the Foreign Policy Research Institute, was a leading exponent of the field of geopolitics, a political framework that supports the examination of international affairs in the context of culture, history, and geography, in addition to day-to-day political events. This framework originated as a reaction to America’s actions—or lack thereof—during the ...
Why Geopolitics Matters - Foreign Policy Research Institute
Why Geopolitics Matters. Geopolitics has been one of the great strengths of the Foreign Policy Research Institute from the outset, and this strength has been strongly developed by Alan Luxenberg. As such, FPRI is a key organization that not only teaches America about the world, but also the world about the world.
U.S.-Africa Relations: An Opportunity Lost or Found
Nov 17, 2021 · The new U.S. International Development Finance Corporation is a good start, with a budget of $58.5 billion per year. Africa needs to invest somewhere in the neighborhood of $80 billion a year on infrastructure for the foreseeable future. The Biden Administration and Congress would do well to raise the ante.
America’s Critical Strategic Vulnerability: Rare Earth Elements
Jun 22, 2021 · The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) dominance over global critical mineral supply chains presents one of the largest strategic vulnerabilities to the United States and her allies since the Arab oil embargo-triggered energy security crisis of the 1970s. The embargo, which coincided with dwindling U.S. reserves and a devaluation of the dollar, brought devastating impacts: high inflation ...
Internship Opportunities - FPRI
Summer interns have the opportunity to attend weekly foreign policy and career-focused seminars with guest speakers. Interns gain access to all of FPRI’s in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, enriching their experience. Additionally, interns have the opportunity to work on a research paper to be considered for publication on FPRI’s Intern ...
The Realist Case for Ukraine - Foreign Policy Research Institute
Jan 25, 2023 · The Realist Case for Ukraine. Editor’s Note: The Russian invasion of Ukraine was the most significant geopolitical event of 2022. Beginning with Dov Zakheim’s comments in the Spring 2022 issue, Orbis authors have discussed the ramifications of the invasion. As we approach the one-year anniversary, Revisiting Orbis will be offering updated ...
Five Trends Driving the Future of Terrorism
Sep 2, 2022 · These trends in terrorism (diversity, decentralization, democratization, disinformation, and deadly) are shaping the future of violent extremism. For counterterrorism analysts, government officials, and policymakers, it is crucial to understand how terrorism is changing to know how to prioritize threats and allocate resources.