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GPI-BAU talk series: Blessing or Curse? Minerals, Power, and Peace in Fragile States
Thank you to "Dr. Haroon Hakimi" for speaking at our November 3 "GPI–BAU Talk Series" and to "Professor Amat Tidjaann Jeng" for moderating. We were honored to welcome "His Excellency Samuel Archibald Anthony Hinds, Ambassador of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the United States" , as our special guest. In “Blessing or Curse? Minerals, Power, and Peace in Fragile States,” Dr. Hakimi drew on his book and his experience as a former senior Afghan government official to explore how mineral wealth can fuel conflict and corruption or help support peace and development. Using Afghanistan as his central case, he discussed how governance shapes these outcomes as global competition for critical minerals intensifies. 🎥 If you missed the live event, watch the full recording here → https://youtu.be/P9NHjogcVyo #GPI #BayAtlanticUniversity #CriticalMinerals #Afghanistan #Guyana #ResourceGovernance #Peacebuilding
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GPI-BAU talk series: How I Fell into Cybersecurity: A Career Built by Accident, on Purpose
Thank you to John Sutton and Jeff Howard for joining us on November 19 for the GPI–BAU Talk Series and to Professors JC Martin Castro and Meagan Mondragon for moderating the conversation. In “How I Fell into Cybersecurity: A Career Built by Accident, on Purpose,” our speakers explored how unexpected career turns can lead to opportunities in cybersecurity. The talk highlighted how experience in sales, partnerships, and startups can translate into roles in the field, with insights for students exploring careers in cybersecurity and AI governance. 🎥 If you missed the live event, watch the full recording here - https://youtu.be/LZQ8vKuFp-A #GPI #BayAtlanticUniversity #Cybersecurity #CareerDevelopment #AIGovernance
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Congratulations to Dr. Maurizio Geri on his forthcoming book
Congratulations to Dr. Maurizio Geri on his forthcoming book, *European Strategy in the Era of Hybrid Warfare: EU and NATO Security at the Intersection of Energy, Resources and Technology*, from Routledge. Drawing on his research in global affairs, defense, security, and energy, Dr. Geri explores how the EU and NATO can respond to hybrid threats at the intersection of energy, critical resources, and technology. The book examines emerging security challenges and the role of stronger transatlantic cooperation in addressing them. 🔗 Learn more and preorder: https://www.routledge.com/European-Strategy-in-the-Era-of-Hybrid-Warfare-EU-and-NATO-Security-at-the-Intersection-of-Energy-Resources-and-Technology/Geri/p/book/9781041333548 #MaurizioGeri #HybridWarfare #NATO #EuropeanUnion #EnergySecurity #InternationalRelations
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Could Iran target U.S. bases in the Gulf before the midterm elections?
Could Iran target U.S. bases in the Gulf before the midterm elections? GPI President Paolo von Schirach joined Qnews live to discuss this question and its implications for U.S.–Iran relations and regional security. 📺 Watch the discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqUXoS6zsmg #GPI #GPInstitute #Iran #Qnews #USIranRelations #MiddleEast #InternationalRelations
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GPI–BAU Talk Series: How I Fell into Cybersecurity: A Career Built by Accident, on Purpose.
Join the GPI–BAU Talk Series for “How I Fell into Cybersecurity: A Career Built by Accident, on Purpose.” Hear from John Sutton and Jeff Howard as they share career insights and explore opportunities in cybersecurity and technology—including paths beyond a technical degree. 🎙 Moderated by JC Martin Castro and Meagan Mondragon November 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET Online and in person at Bay Atlantic University 1510 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005 Free and open to students across all disciplines! Register: https://forms.gle/BeXmnJm3RA48CxWX8 #Cybersecurity #CareerDevelopment #Leadership #GPI #BayAtlanticUniversity
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GPI-BAU talk series: Blessing or Curse? Minerals, Power, and Peace in Fragile States
GPI-BAU talk series: Blessing or Curse? Minerals, Power, and Peace in Fragile States Why does mineral wealth bring prosperity to some nations while fueling conflict and instability in others? Join the GPI–BAU Talk Series for a discussion with Dr. Haroon Hakimi on the global race for critical minerals and the choices that can turn resource wealth into lasting peace and development. Drawing on his recent book and experience as a senior Afghan government official, Dr. Hakimi will explore Afghanistan’s experience alongside lessons from other resource-rich countries. Moderator: Amat Tidjaann Jeng, BAU adjunct professor of Peace and Conflict in the 21st Century. November 3, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time Online and in person at Bay Atlantic University 1510 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005 Free registration: https://forms.gle/QsRM1xy7k3LFtP137 Questions? info@globalpi.org #GPI #BAU #CriticalMinerals #PeaceAndConflict #Afghanistan #ResourceGovernance
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GPI President Paolo von Schirach joined “Qnews live”
How long can Iran withstand U.S. and EU economic pressure? GPI President Paolo von Schirach joined "Qnews live" to discuss the economic pressure facing Iran and its implications. 📺 Watch the discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=607Er7IIm5A #GPI #GPInstitute #Iran #Qnews #InternationalRelations
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The Lessons from the War in Iran | Paolo von Schirach
October 7, 2026 Why does military superiority not always translate into strategic success? GPI President Paolo von Schirach examines this question in “The lessons from the war in Iran,” exploring asymmetric warfare, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and the conflict’s implications for regional security and the global economy.
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GPI President Paolo von Schirach appeared on BBC Persian
GPI President Paolo von Schirach appeared on BBC Persian to discuss the impact of the ongoing war on the Iranian and U.S. economies. Check it out here: تحمل هزینه جنگ برای ایران بیشتر است یا آمریکا؟ - ۶۰ دقیقه چهارشنبه ۱۵ مهر - YouTube #GPI #GPInstitute #Iran #USA #BBCPersian #GlobalEconomy
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China’s Slow-Motion Crisis and Europe’s Exposure: GPI Occasional Paper
By Renato Caputo, Senior Advisor, Global Policy Institute. October 5, 2026 - China is not collapsing. Its economy is decaying, and Europe is paying a growing share of the bill. That is the central argument of a GPI Occasional Paper by Senior Advisor Renato Caputo, China's Slow-Motion Crisis and Europe's Exposure: Finance, Property, and the Pressure on the Single Market.
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