In a just-published research article from GNSI, authors Drs. Robert Burrell and David Diorio conclude that there is hope - with a very large Western caveat. "A 2024 Guide to Resiliency and Resistance in Iran" explains why the resistance movements may yet gain some traction. But they will need a lot of help.

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GNSI Decision Brief – Olympic Diplomacy: The Endurance of Soft Power The first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC in Greece. And for the ensuing centuries, the Games have provided ample political opportunity, despite the enduring idea that the Games "not be political." It's an unrealistic expectation and history bears this out, as shown in this latest Decision Brief from GNSI.

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US Military Foreign Disaster Relief: Challenges and Proposed Mitigations. As climate change increases natural disasters, the DoD has not adjusted to the expected rise of risks and costs of foreign disaster responses. Written by: James Ward

From the JSS Archives (Vol 13, No 4) Climate Change and Hybrid Warfare Strategies Climate crises and subsequent security risks fail to fall into traditional security responses. COIN and hybrid warfare strategies can be applied to climate-related security risks. Written by Chad Briggs

A thought-provoking analysis of one of GNSI's most popular Policy Dialogues event.

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– Nelson Mandela

Other stories of interest:

• Upcoming calendar of GNSI Events. Read More.
• Be sure to tune into the GNSI podcasts: At the Boundary: The latest episodes feature analysis on the potential ban on DJI drones in the U.S., countering WMDs in the context of strategic competition and a conversation with the author of "The Ghosts of Iwo Jima."
• Check out "Stars and Stripes" for the latest conversation on "The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century," the new book written by GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie.