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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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Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with Paolo von Schirach
Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with Paolo von Schirach What comes next for Venezuela and what role will oil play in shaping its future? In this podcast, Jasim Al-Azzawi talk with Paolo von Schirach, President of the Global Policy Institute, about the political and strategic consequences of Nicolás Maduro’s removal, the uncertain prospects for a democratic transition, and growing U.S. interest in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. Their discussion also explores the long-term legality of energy agreements, the challenges of rebuilding Venezuela’s deteriorated oil infrastructure, and the broader geopolitical competition involving the United States, China, and Russia in Latin America. Listen to the full podcast for an in-depth discussion of Venezuela’s political future and its importance to global energy security. #Venezuela #UnitedStates #EnergySecurity #Oil #LatinAmerica #Geopolitics #Podcast #GlobalPolicyInstitute
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Clearing Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and a U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal China Won’t Like (From FOX News)
September 9, 2026 By Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D., Vice President, Lexington Institute. Joe Piscopo rules New York City drive time radio. This conversation dissected Iran’s motives, the economic pressure applied by warrior Treasury Secretary Bessent, plus the U.S. Air Force’s new F-47 stealth fighter — and where the heck is the Navy’s sixth-generation F/A-XX? Highlights below and link here. Joe Piscopo: Iran’s got that apocalyptic end-of-the-world kind of mantra that they live by, but how are we doing militarily? We’ll probably have to finish this off militarily with air strikes after we sanctioned them into submission, correct?
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Dominating Iran, and Where the Heck is the Navy’s Sixth-Generation F/A-XX Stealth Fighter? (From the Joe Piscopo Show)
September 9, 2026 By Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D., Vice President, Lexington Institute. Joe Piscopo rules New York City drive time radio. This conversation dissected Iran’s motives, the economic pressure applied by warrior Treasury Secretary Bessent, plus the U.S. Air Force’s new F-47 stealth fighter — and where the heck is the Navy’s sixth-generation F/A-XX? Highlights below and link here. Joe Piscopo: Iran’s got that apocalyptic end-of-the-world kind of mantra that they live by, but how are we doing militarily? We’ll probably have to finish this off militarily with air strikes after we sanctioned them into submission, correct?
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