Research fellow Amir Fakhravar: Tehran trades oil for nukes

Publication Date: Monday, April 29, 2013

The collaboration between the world's foremost nuclear proliferators appears to be accelerating. In September 2012, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea signed a bilateral scientific and technological agreement opening the way for nuclear as well as missile technology collaboration.  {read more}

Trouble in the heart of Europe: Prof. Marek Chodakiewicz comments

By Marek Jan Chodakiewicz

Publication Date: Sunday, April 28, 2013

Transitioning out of communism to democracy was never easy in Central and Eastern Europe. In many ways, the process is still incomplete, facing many obstacles and, sometimes, also suffering setbacks.  {read more}

Prof. Norman Bailey discusses threats in Lebanon, Kurdistan, and Iran

By Norman A. Bailey

Publication Date: Sunday, April 28, 2013

In the increasingly chaotic Middle East, certain crises get most of the attention: the Egyptian economic meltdown; the anarchy in the Sinai Peninsula; the Iranian nuclear threat, and the Syrian civil war. But there are a large number of other developments in the region which deserve our close attention also.  {read more}

Who influenced the Tsarnaev brothers? Prof. Goble testifies on Islamist extremism in Chechnya

Publication Date: Friday, April 26, 2013

Prof. Paul Goble testifed as part of a panel on Islamist extremism in Chechnya before the House Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats and the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.   {read more}

Prof. Raymond Batvinis discusses "Ronald Reagan: Counterintelligence and the Evil Empire"

Publication Date: Thursday, April 25, 2013

On Friday April 19, 2013, Prof. Raymond Batvinis delivered the Third Annual Reagan Intelligence Lecture on the topic of "Ronald Reagan: Counterintelligence and the Evil Empire."  {read more}

YouTube channel launched for IWP

Publication Date: Thursday, April 25, 2013

The Institute of World Politics recently launched a YouTube channel, featuring videos of guest lecturers, faculty, and students.   {read more}

In Memoriam: Peace advocate, scholar, and philanthropist Kathryn W. Davis

Publication Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Institute of World Politics mourns the loss of Kathryn W. Davis, distinguished scholar, philanthropist, and public servant, who passed away at age 106 on April 23, 2013.   {read more}

Prof. Sebastian Gorka discusses the U.S. approach to radical Islam on Flashpoint Live

Publication Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Sebastian Gorka recently discussed our approach to radical Islam on Talk Radio Network's Flashpoint Live.  {read more}

Prof. Richard Rahn discusses "When is too much security too much?"

By Richard W. Rahn

Publication Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Should Americans be spending more on public security, or less? After a week of two horrific events, the Boston Marathon attack and the Texas fertilizer-plant explosion, most would probably answer the above question by saying, "We're not spending enough." Such an emotional response is not surprising particularly after seeing the highly competent and courageous response of the police, firefighters and medical first responders.  {read more}

Library team improves study areas in Bently Hall

Publication Date: Monday, April 22, 2013

Under the leadership of Dmitry Kulik, the IWP library team has redone several areas of Bently Hall, improving study space and student lounge areas.  {read more}