Why the United States Went to War in Vietnam
WEBWhy did the U.S. go to war in Vietnam? This is a question historians continue to debate. One of the main reasons it remains a source of argument is that it is difficult to say when the U.S. war actually began. Should we trace it back to the 1940s when President Harry Truman authorized U.S. financial support of the French war in Indochina? Did it begin in the 1950s when the Geneva Accords ...
Understanding Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine - Foreign Policy …
WEBOn 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.
What is Geopolitics? - Foreign Policy Research Institute
WEBRobert 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.
Five Trends Driving the Future of Terrorism
WEBSep 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.
American Slavery in Historical Perspective - Foreign Policy …
WEBSep 4, 2019 · American Slavery in Historical Perspective. Editor’s Note: The New York Times’ “ 1619 Project ” has sparked renewed controversy about the history and continuing significance of slavery in the United States. As part of that conversation, FPRI is pleased to offer this essay by Senior Fellow Jeremy Black.
Five Years of War in the Donbas - Foreign Policy Research Institute
WEBOct 24, 2019 · The war in the eastern Ukrainian region known as the Donbas has killed over 13,000 people, displaced millions, and led to the worst rupture in relations between the Russian Federation and the West since the end of the Cold War. The war was caused by inherent cleavages in Ukrainian society, combined with clumsy and self-interested intervention by outside powers. The war’s effects on Ukraine ...
India's Neutrality and Strategic Relations with China, Russia, and …
WEBApr 25, 2022 · India has long prided itself on its strategically independent or non-aligned foreign policy. But the 2022 Russian-Ukrainian War has put India’s approach to strategic independence under an international spotlight. Although Indian leaders have often stated that their country’s strategic independence does not bar New Delhi from leaning to one side or another, India’s tilt toward Russia ...
Internship Opportunities - FPRI
WEBSummer 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 ...
Understanding China’s Digital Yuan - Foreign Policy Research …
WEBSep 22, 2020 · The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is expected to publicly launch a digital version of the yuan as soon as late 2020. The project is being fast-tracked, partly in response to Facebook’s Libra and the COVID-19 pandemic. The PBOC has rolled out pilot tests in at least four cities, reportedly with the participation of U.S. businesses. While various countries are ...
Why Geopolitics Matters - Foreign Policy Research Institute
WEBWhy 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.
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