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GPI-BAU Talk Series: When the Map is Wrong: Strategic Thinking and the Art of Updating Your Analysis.
GPI-BAU Talk Series: When the Map is Wrong: Strategic Thinking and the Art of Updating Your Analysis. Join us for a dynamic conversation on leadership, adaptability, and strategic thinking in a changing world. April 23, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT Bay Atlantic University (In-person & virtual) Free registration Register now: https://forms.gle/gJzHAxxiv37AaJ3R7
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GPI-BAU Talk Series: Terrorists, Thugs, and Freedom Fighters: How Labels Shape Conflict in the Sahel
Join us for the GPI-BAU Talk Series! "Terrorists, Thugs, and Freedom Fighters: How Labels Shape Conflict in the Sahel" Why do some conflicts move toward peace while others remain stuck in cycles of violence? This timely discussion explores how the labels we assign to armed groups influence policy decisions and ultimately shape the path toward escalation or resolution. Guest Speaker: Matt Petit, national security and technology strategist with extensive experience at the U.S. Department of State and the White House. Moderator: Jason Hutchison, international affairs expert with deep experience in diplomacy, development, and defense. Drawing on real-world policy experience, this talk will examine challenges in Mali and the wider Sahel and explore what it takes to move beyond labels to address the root causes of conflict. Date: April 20, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM EDT Location: Bay Atlantic University (8th Floor Conference Room) Format: In-person & virtual options available Registration: Free Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts and gain deeper insight into one of today’s most complex global security issues.
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Demographic decline and immigration policies in the European Union
By Massimiliano Cintura, GPI Fellow April 10,2026 According to the latest Eurostat data, the population of the European Union on January 1, 2025, was estimated at 450.6 million people. Children between the age of 0 and 14 represented 14.4% of the total population, while people of working age (15–64) made up 63.6%. Individuals aged 65 and over accounted for 22.0% of the population. This represents an increase of 0.4 percentage points compared with the previous year and a rise of 2.9 percentage points compared with ten years earlier. In 2024, by comparison, children accounted for 14.6% of the population, working-age individuals for 63.8%, and older people for 21.6%.
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GPI–BAU Talk Series: Foundations for Business and Life
The Global Policy Institute (GPI), in collaboration with the Department of Business at Bay Atlantic University, successfully hosted the GPI-BAU Talk Series: Foundations for Business and Life. We were honored to welcome Nigel Armbruster, who delivered an insightful and engaging talk, sharing valuable lessons on communication, clarity, and integrity. Students gained meaningful insights and had the opportunity to engage in a dynamic discussion led by Kristina Gaskin. Thank you to everyone who joined us more impactful events ahead! #GPI #BAU #Leadership #ProfessionalGrowth
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GPI–BAU Talk Series : Digital Forensics Analysis – Event Log
The Global Policy Institute (GPI), in collaboration with the Department of Business at Bay Atlantic University, successfully hosted the GPI-BAU Talk Series: *Digital Forensics Analysis – Event Log*. We were honored to welcome Remi Olatona, who delivered an insightful session on digital forensics, threat intelligence, and real-world cybersecurity challenges. Students gained valuable knowledge through an engaging discussion moderated by Dr. Zelalem Mengistu. Thank you to everyone who joined us more impactful events ahead! if you missed it you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/MYpQuiPc5zg #GPI #BAU #Cybersecurity #DigitalForensics #ProfessionalGrowth
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Senior Advisor at the Global Policy Institute (GPI), Dr. Sean Michael Cox, interview with TRT World
Senior Advisor at the Global Policy Institute (GPI), Dr. Sean Michael Cox, interview with TRT World to discuss how rising oil prices are impacting the Balkans as tensions escalate around Iran. 🔗 Watch the full interview: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4-TKmH9sDaE&pp=ygUcYWNyb3NzIHRoZSBiYWxrYW5zIHRydCB3b3JsZA%3D%3D #GPI #TRTWorld #EnergySecurity #Balkans #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #GlobalPolicy #MiddleEast
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Trump/Nawrocki partnership is the best hope for the future of NATO
By Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D., Vice President, Lexington Institute. March 27, 2025 Poland is one of America’s strongest allies, not only in Europe but in the world. “We’re with Poland all the way, and we will help Poland protect itself,” President Donald J. Trump said in September during the visit of Polish President Karol Nawrocki. Right now would be a great time for President Nawrocki to endorse the Trump Administration’s goal of ending Iran’s nuclear weapons capability and destroying its ability to foment terrorism. Several NATO and EU members have fumbled their response to Operation Epic Fury. President Trump may be closer to achieving these goals than many realize, and public support from the head of state of a large NATO country would be a timely boost to this important goal.
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The Next Phase of War in Iran: Evaluating the Ethnic Conflict Risks of Ground Campaigns.
Join us for an important discussion on The Next Phase of War in Iran: Evaluating the Ethnic Conflict Risks of Ground Campaigns. Date: March 27, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM EDT Location: 8th Floor Conference Room, Bay Atlantic University Address: 1510 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005 Attend in person or virtually. Registration is free. As the conflict in Iran enters a new phase, the potential shift toward ground operations raises urgent questions about internal stability. This event will examine whether military escalation in ethnically diverse regions could deepen the conflict and trigger wider patterns of ethnic mobilization and instability. Speaker: Murad Tahmazov, Co-Founder and Deputy Director of CRESCENT Research Center Moderator: Paolo von Schirach, President of the Global Policy Institute For more information: info@globalpi.org #Iran #MiddleEast #ConflictStudies #EthnicConflict #ForeignPolicy #SecurityStudies #GlobalPolicyInstitute #BayAtlanticUniversity #WashingtonDC
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The 11th International Government Relations & Political Campaigns Forum
March 24, 2026 Registration starts at 10:00 AM Bay Atlantic University, Washington, D.C. Bay Atlantic University is pleased to host the 11th International Government Relations & Political Campaigns Forum — a leading global platform that brings together political leaders, campaign strategists, public affairs professionals, and government relations experts from over 20 countries. For more than a decade, this flagship Forum has served as a space for exchanging ideas, showcasing successful advocacy and campaign strategies, and building high-level international partnerships. Hosted in major cities including Brussels, Istanbul, and Washington, D.C., the Forum continues to shape the future of political communications and government relations worldwide. This year’s discussions will focus on key global trends in political campaigning and public affairs, including: · The growing role of AI and digital tools in elections · Data-driven campaigning and voter engagement · Real-world lobbying and advocacy case studies · International cooperation and cross-border GR strategies Participants will gain practical insights from leading experts, explore global case studies, and engage with decision-makers from government, business, and civil society. Why attend: · Learn from top international practitioners in government relations and political campaigns · Discover best practices from the U.S., Europe, Ukraine, and beyond · Expand your professional network with high-level stakeholders · Join exclusive networking opportunities, including a VIP Dinner Organized by: IGAPA (International Government Affairs Professional Association), SIC Group, and the Institute for Democracy and Development “PolitA” Hosted by: Bay Atlantic University In partnership with: Global Policy Institute, SIC Group, and Institute for Democracy and Development “PolitA.”
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19 is Not Enough: Inside the Air Force’s Rush Order for New B-21 Stealth Bombers (From RealClear Defense)
By Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D., Vice President, Lexington Institute. March 13, 2025 The Iran campaign proves that full-speed-ahead on the B-21 is an operational necessity. America isn’t running out of munitions for Operation Epic Fury. But the Air Force is short on stealth bombers. “In just the last hour, U.S. B-2 bombers dropped dozens of 2000-lb penetrator bombs, targeting Iran’s deeply buried ballistic missile launchers,” Admiral Bradley Cooper briefed on Mar. 5 from his U.S. Central Command headquarters. Operation Epic Fury has once again shown that stealth bombers are a necessity for American airpower on the first night. It started on night one. “American B-2 bombers, which, again, similar to Midnight Hammer, flew a 37-hour round-trip sortie from the continental United States, dropping precision penetrating munitions on Iranian underground facilities across the southern flank and slightly deeper,” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said at the Pentagon on Mar. 2.
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