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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.
Why the United States Went to War in Vietnam
A regional approach to the Vietnam War is important because U.S.-Vietnam relations and the Vietnam War did not occur in a vacuum. The global context is also important because Cold War tensions between the U.S., the Soviet Union, and China also shaped events related to …
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 ...
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 Role of Nuclear Weapons in International Politics: A Strategic ...
The Dawn of the Nuclear Age. The Nuclear Age began with the World War II Manhattan Project (1942–46), which culminated in the Trinity test on July 16, 1945, of the “Gadget” and the August 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Breaking the Circuit: US-China Semiconductor Controls
Sep 16, 2024 · Chinese semiconductor output plummeted 17 percent in early 2023. Furthermore, the US restrictions on Chinese access to Nvidia’s A100 and H100 chips and Dutch firm ASML’s high-tech lithography machines, which are essential for making advanced chips, seriously damage China’s chip-making capabilities. Experts estimate that China’s ...
The Confrontation with Russia and US Grand Strategy
Feb 16, 2023 · Over the past year, two understated but dramatic shifts in US strategy have taken place: the United States no longer seeks to prioritize cooperation with Russia and no longer expects to forestall greater Russia-China cooperation. Support for Ukraine becomes critical as part of an overall strategy designed to degrade Russian capabilities.
Russian Strategic Culture and the War in Ukraine
Jul 2, 2024 · The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, shocked the world. Currently, the Russian-Ukrainian war is the biggest European war since the end of World War II. [1] The full-scale invasion was a continuation of unlawful actions in 2014 when Russia seized and temporarily occupied Crimea. Russia’s actions sparked heated debates between ...
Can Europe Hold the Line on Ukraine?
When it comes to supporting Ukraine, the European Union has taken a decisive lead over the United States. On February 1, Brussels passed a massive, four-year, 50 billion euro (roughly $53.7 billion) package of aid to Ukraine. At the same time, a proposed $60 billion aid package to Kyiv remains blocked in Congress due to opposition from House Republicans.