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Programs

April 22, 2026 – Hybrid Forum: China, Iran, and the Future of Great-Power Competition: How Beijing Views the U.S.-Israel War with Iran

As war continues between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Dr. Xiaoyu “Shawn” Pu will explain China’s perspective on the war and place it in the broader context of intensifying U.S.-China competition.

March 26, 2026 – Hybrid Forum: War in the Middle East: Defense Markets, Drones, and the Future of Global Military Power

With the United States, Israel, and Iran engulfed in war, the implications of one of the decade’s most consequential geopolitical crises extend far beyond the Middle East. Derek Bisaccio will examine how the conflict could reshape global defense markets, accelerate military modernization, and intensify strategic competition in the years ahead.

Invited Commentary: Greenland: Geopolitics, Defense – and Profit? By Joe Shaefer

In this timely researched piece, Joe Shaefer examines the geopolitical, military, and economic arguments surrounding Greenland — assessing whether U.S. annexation or expanded control would meaningfully change America’s defense posture or mineral supply chains.

February 26, 2026 – Hybrid Forum: Looking South: The U.S. Role in Latin America – Past as Prologue

Dr. Linda Curcio-Nagy brings historical insight to one of today’s most critical strategic regions. By tracing the evolution of U.S. policy toward Latin America, she will illuminate the risks and opportunities facing American national security in the region today.