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Career diplomat and #FletcherAlum Khalilur Rahman sworn in as the president of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

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‘This is not 1945’: General Assembly president gavels open new session aimed at restoring global trust
The UN General Assembly gavelled open its 81st session on Tuesday at UN Headquarters as the incoming president pledged to restore public trust in the institution during a time of war, humanitarian cri...
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September 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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#FletcherAlum Dr. Massaab Al-Aloosy co-authored a piece on the new trilateral defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan for the Gulf International Forum.

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The Mecca Agreement: Seeds of a New Regional Security Architecture - Gulf International Forum
The Middle East is entering a new phase in the evolution of its security order, as conflict and instability continue to reshape the region. At...
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August 24, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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Iran and the Paradox of American Compellence, by #FletcherAlum Arian Sharifi.

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Iran and the Paradox of American Compellence
As Washington broadens its campaign from Iranian military and security targets to the country’s economic infrastructure, its strategy rests on a straightforward proposition: greater pain will fo
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August 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Ukraine Hits At Iran. In The Caspian Sea, Things Get Even Messier by #FletcherAlum @mikeeckel.bsky.social, featuring Professor Mikhail Troitskiy.

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Ukraine Hits At Iran. In The Caspian Sea, Things Get Even Messier.
Russia’s Iranian-designed drones have ravaged Ukrainian forces in Moscow’s all-out war. As far as Ukraine is concerned, that means cargo ships plying the Caspian Sea with Iranian military goods are fa...
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July 30, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Commencement Speeches as a Mirror: What Leaders Are Telling the Class of 2026, featuring #FletcherAlum Shashi Tharoor.

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Commencement speeches as a mirror: What leaders are telling the Class of 2026
Commencement speeches have evolved from the tech optimism of Steve Jobs's 2005 address to reflect today's world of uncertainty, global challenges, and suspicion of technology
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July 14, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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Forbes India profiles Pavani Sibal, #FletcherAlum, CEO of AOI India, and Professor of Legal Practice at O.P. Jindal Global University.

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Where elegance meets resilience in modern leadership
Defining executive leadership through Poise and Perseverance
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May 29, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Le Temps profiles #FletcherAlum Anita Orbán, Hungary's new foreign minister. @letemps.ch @vdegraffenried.bsky.social

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Pro-UE et critique de Moscou, Anita Orbán incarne la diplomatie énerg(ét)ique de la nouvelle Hongrie - Le Temps
La nouvelle ministre des Affaires étrangères hongroise, une ancienne du Fidesz, est une spécialiste des questions d’énergie, qui a toujours dénoncé la dépendance de son pays face à la Russie. Discrète...
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May 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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#FletcherAlum Victor Gaetan analyzes Pope Leo’s upcoming trip to Africa.

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3 Themes That Explain the Significance of Pope Leo’s Journey to Africa
ANALYSIS: A closer look at the four countries on the Pope’s itinerary shows how the Church’s role — before and after independence — has shaped his visit.
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April 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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As Hungary heads to the polls on Sunday, #FletcherAlum Anita Orban leads foreign policy for the opposition party Tisza. @tvpworld.bsky.social

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Inside Péter Magyar’s opposition Tisza party
Beyond Péter Magyar, who are the figures behind the opposition Tisza party?
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April 10, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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"Japan's Corporate Engines in the Arctic: Industrial Drivers of LNG, Shipping, and Technological Adaptation," by #FletcherAlum Fangda Yu. @arcticinstitute.bsky.social

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Japan's Corporate Engines in the Arctic: Industrial Drivers of LNG, Shipping, and Technological Adaptation
Japan's Arctic strategy is evolving into an industrial framework to strengthen Tokyo's strategic autonomy and competitiveness.
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March 18, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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#FletcherAlum and board member Joe Dunford, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was named CEO of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. @csis.org

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CSIS Announces Joseph F. Dunford as Next CEO
The Center for Strategic and International Studies today announced that retired General Joseph F. Dunford, who served as the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been named its next chief e...
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March 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Khalilur Rahman, the new Foreign Minister of Bangladesh and #FletcherAlum, discusses his vision for Bangladeshi foreign relations.

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On first day, new foreign minister harks back to late President Zia’s foreign policy
Newly appointed Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday said they want to get back to the foreign policy of martyred President Ziaur Rahman which was very positive and expansive, stressing th...
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February 19, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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In a byline for Responsible Statecraft, #FletcherAlum Gary Sampson argues for reforming large U.S. military headquarters abroad.

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Cut bloated military commands, get rid of ‘mission creep’
It's not just about trimming generals, but designing headquarters to disincentivize constant engagement and shift resources to where they're truly needed
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February 6, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Winter Olympian, diplomat, and #FletcherAlum Michelle Kwan has been appointed to the @asiasociety.org's board of trustees.

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Asia Society Board of Trustees Appoints Five New Members
New Trustees bring expertise in diplomacy, philanthropy, the arts, media, business leadership, and technology innovation.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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#FletcherAlum Elliot Ackerman joins @cbsnews.com as a news contributor. Learn more about his extraordinary career journey, from being a Silver Star–decorated Marine and CIA officer to a bestselling author.

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January 28, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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#FletcherAlum Anita Orbán has been chosen as head of foreign affairs for the Hungarian opposition party, Tisza.

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Tisza's latest addition, Anita Orbán hails from Fidesz's now defunct pro-Euro-Atlantic wing
Péter Magyar introduced her as Tisza's head of foreign affairs and the new face of Hungarian diplomacy. But who is Anita Orbán and how does she envision the future of Hungarian foreign policy? A portr...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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#FletcherAlum Chase Harding, a commander in the U.S. Navy, wrote this piece about naval forces in the Indo-Pacific. @cimsec.bsky.social

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Trilateral Shipbuilding: Build a Missile Corvette Fleet with Asian Allies | Center for International Maritime Security
By CDR Chase E. Harding, USN Introduction The balance of power in the Indo-Pacific is shifting rapidly as China’s shipbuilding hegemony endures. With the U.S. shipbuilding base in decline, the United ...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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In his role as Japanese Ambassador to India, #FletcherAlum Noriaki Abe is reinvigorating Japan-India relations through youth outreach and cultural diplomacy.

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Japan’s Noriaki Abe reimagines diplomacy through culture and youth connect
Japan Diplomacy: The Minister (Political Affairs) at Japan’s Embassy in New Delhi is blending strategic statecraft with people-to-people engagement—using pop culture, storytelling and youth outreach t...
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January 23, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Academic Dean @dandrezner.bsky.social and #FletcherAlum Leland Lazarus offer expert insights on the evolving situation in Venezuela. @politico.com

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Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Could Change the World. Here’s How.
13 experts on what comes next in Latin America and beyond.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Upon his retirement as chief justice of Bangladesh, #FletcherAlum Syed Refaat Ahmed delivered a farewell address, commissioning his fellow judges to pursue knowledge and take action against corruption.

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'No law can safeguard freedom if minds are corrupted': Chief Justice in farewell address
In his farewell address as Chief Justice of Bangladesh, Syed Refaat Ahmed on Sunday said no legal provision in the world can ensure collective freedom if society is driven by the desire for unearned w...
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December 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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After serving as North Macedonia's Minister of Defense, #FletcherAlum Radmila Shekerinska has taken on the role of deputy secretary general at #NATO, one of only two women in that position.

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Rose Gottemoeller y Radmila Shekerinska, las únicas vicesecretarias generales de la OTAN
Una experta en Rusia y una exministra de Defensa han sido las dos mujeres que han ocupado el segundo cargo más alto de la Alianza Atlántica
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December 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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#FletcherAlum Preston Cheung authors "Dysfunctional Checks and Balances Are to Blame for Hong Kong’s Devastating Fire – Not Bamboo Scaffolding" for @thediplomat.com.

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Dysfunctional Checks and Balances Are to Blame for Hong Kong’s Devastating Fire – Not Bamboo Scaffolding
Residents had been complaining about fire safety for over a year. That their concerns were neglected raises serious questions about oversight in Hong Kong.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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In an interview with International Policy Digest, #FletcherAlum and leading analyst on Russian military technology, @sambendett.bsky.social, discusses the use of AI in the Russia-Ukraine War. @scottjacobsen.bsky.social

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How Ukraine Became the World’s Most Recorded War—and a Laboratory for AI-Driven Combat
The Ukraine war has rapidly accelerated drone innovation, battlefield AI, and global sanction-evasion supply chains, while exposing the limits, risks, and ethical dilemmas of increasingly autonomous w...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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#FletcherAlum Zoltán Fehér co-authored a report analyzing European policy towards China. @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social

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Is Europe waking up to the China challenge? How geopolitics are reshaping EU and transatlantic strategy
China’s rising global ambitions challenge both US and European interests. By examining the EU’s gradual shift toward “de-risking” and gaps in transatlantic policy, this report offers insights for deve...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Professor Michael Klein joins #FletcherAlum Philippe Rose on a new episode of Rose’s podcast At the Coalface.

They discuss how clear communication on economic topics can enhance public trust.

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Michael Klein - How to Talk About Economics Without Losing the Plot - At the Coalface
In this episode, I speak with Professor Michael Klein, founder and co-editor of EconoFact and Professor of Economics at The Fletcher School. Michael has served as Chief Economist in the U.S. Treasury ...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM