By Janice Tagoe May 13,2026, Mental health systems around the world are facing mounting pressure. Rising rates of anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and suicide risk are stretching already overwhelmed healthcare systems. At the same time, clinician shortages, fragmented care coordination, and limited intervention capacity continue to make access to timely support difficult for many patients. For years, mental health care has largely operated reactively, with providers stepping in only after symptoms become severe enough to trigger hospitalization, crisis intervention, or emergency treatment. That approach is beginning to change. Advances in machine learning are opening the door to a more proactive model of care.
read moreBy Martin Hutchinson May 6, 2026 The capitalist system works best when willing buyers meet willing sellers, and a free-market price is negotiated. In the real world of today, this market mechanism is to say the least imperfect. It falls down when governments get involved, with their unlimited funding from taxpayers. It also falls down if huge funds appear with their management’s incentives tied to something other than profit maximization for the fund’s investors. In 1929, 2000 and 2007, obvious “bubbles” appeared in particular classes of assets, respectively stocks, tech assets such as fiber optic cable and dot-coms, and housing related subprime debt. Today’s bubble appears an eldritch compound of all three types. Its Von Misesian collapse is inevitable and will doubtless be very painful and not long delayed. Student loans To begin with an asset class not normally thought of as part of the capital market, student loans
read moreBy Laetitia von Schönburg May 5, 2026 The transformation of European defence is frequently characterised by renewed political commitment to improve countries’ security postures backed by increased defence spending. However, this perspective overlooks a more significant structural shift. Policymakers are increasingly identifying defence industrial capacity, rather than troop numbers or doctrinal reform, as the critical factor shaping a future European security strategy. More than just money This development reflects lessons learned from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
read moreThank you to everyone who joined us for the latest GPI–BAU Talk Series, When the Map is Wrong: Strategic Thinking and the Art of Updating Your Analysis. We were honored to host Donald P. Loren in conversation with Prince Taylor, Ed.D. for a thought-provoking discussion on adaptive leadership, strategic thinking, and navigating uncertainty in a changing global environment. Missed the event or want to revisit the conversation? Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmOoilcAVR0 #GPITalkSeries #StrategicThinking #AdaptiveLeadership #GlobalPolicyInstitute #BayAtlanticUniversity
watch hereBy Maurizio Geri and Tural Akhundov April 28,2026 The undersea environment has become a critical arena for asymmetric competition, as state and non-state actors increasingly engage in covert activities that exploit gaps in maritime domain awareness. From intelligence collection and seabed infrastructure interference to clandestine unmanned systems deployment, adversaries often operate below the threshold of open armed conflict, complicating detection, attribution, and response. These activities challenge NATO’s existing mechanisms of maritime domain awareness, as detection, attribution, and response are often constrained by environmental complexity, limited sensing coverage, and communication barriers.
read moreCheck out the latest interview featuring Global Policy Institute (GPI) President Paolo von Schirach with APA Azerbaijan, where he discusses rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, U.S. strategy, and the risks of escalation in the region. #GPI #GPInstitute #PersianGulf #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy
read moreJoin us for the GPI–BAU Talk Series: “Jazz & Gumbo: Connecting Cultures through Music and Food” on April 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM (EDT). This engaging conversation explores how jazz and gumbo serve as powerful cultural languages, bridging communities across the African Diaspora. Through music, food, and storytelling, the session highlights shared histories, migration patterns, and cultural connections across continents. 🎤 Speaker: Mike Mosley, Jr. (PhD Student, Howard University) 🎙 Moderator: Oonah Jaja-Wachuku (Director, GPI Africa Program and Chair of the General Education Department at BAU) 📍 Attend in person at Bay Atlantic University, Washington, DC, or join virtually 🎟 Registration is FREE register here: https://forms.gle/Qbo7rgJHPtPWhY6j8 Don’t miss this opportunity to experience culture through sound and taste while engaging in meaningful dialogue on global connections.
register nowGPI-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
register nowJoin 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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