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New from the #BalticBulletin: Editor Indra Ekmanis reflects on the 1991 events in the Baltic states, from Minneapolis today, and provides an update on the region. buff.ly/4oyj7QH

Northeast Syria, for long the most stable corner of the country, has been plunged into turmoil following a military campaign by the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa. buff.ly/KbTHPHq

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Russia’s policy for the reintegration of war participants is rife with political risks, but keeping the narrative of reintegration under tight control is a vital objective for the Kremlin. buff.ly/caj9frP

The Origin of the US-UK Intelligence “Special Relationship” buff.ly/wBv3JO2

In the hands of the Trump administration, the use of #specialoperations forces is not only more likely but also much more dangerous to the prospects of a stable national security environment. buff.ly/CDPbLNX

Northeast Syria, for long the most stable corner of the country, has been plunged into turmoil following a military campaign by the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Click to read more. buff.ly/KbTHPHq

Read Afshon Ostovar's latest piece for Foreign Affairs, "How the Iranian Regime Breaks." buff.ly/G3WB89I

As the commander-in-chief, Trump is ultimately responsible for the final decision to commit special operations forces anywhere. But his lack of interest in details has been well documented through both his first and second terms of office. buff.ly/CDPbLNX

China’s military AI progress is often framed as a technology contest. It is better understood as an adoption contest. buff.ly/AuzRTyU

Last chance to sign up for the Feb. 5 in-person event! RSVP now to join us for Germany Rearms: Understanding Berlin’s Security Environment buff.ly/NSYxEc4

🆕 The US AI Acceleration Plan vs China’s Diffusion Model by Shannon Vaughn buff.ly/AuzRTyU

The Brief, In Brief What actually happened in Russia this year?

Learn about the top things that happened last year in Russia on this episode of the #BearMarketBrief podcast.

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There are only a few days left to sign up for the in-person event on Germany's security environment on February 5! RSVP now on our website. buff.ly/NSYxEc4

Iran is facing massive protests, and the regime is facing a significant challenge to its grip on power. The regime has unleashed the military, killing hundreds on the country’s streets. Listen for an update and analysis on #ChainReaction. buff.ly/iTkUHxd

FPRI is hosting an in-person event on February 4. The Future of the Mediterranean: Views from the Region. Sign up now to attend. buff.ly/uxwKdPq

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Listen to FPRI's Becca Pincus on NPR's Morning Edition, sharing the strategic importance of #Greenland. buff.ly/ZR5zvlD

Read "An F-35 Sale to Turkey Won’t Endanger Israel" by Aaron Stein.https://buff.ly/Fi5xo4n

Iran is facing massive protests, and the regime is facing a significant challenge to its grip on power. buff.ly/NqGqlmL

Happening Tomorrow: Iran on the Brink buff.ly/i2g0ogx

Donald Trump has shown that he is no exception to the history of US presidents looking to special operations to solve their national security problems. buff.ly/u2Hkepa

📆 Event Reminder - Iran on the Brink - Join Aaron Stein and Afshon Ostovar on January 16 at 2 PM Eastern time. buff.ly/i2g0ogx

Trump and the Special Operations Panacea #BehindTheFront buff.ly/u2Hkepa

FPRI Launches Private Space Industry Dialogue Series buff.ly/1i4sJFd

Join us in person on February 5, 2026, at 5 PM to discuss Germany's security environment. buff.ly/AXmaKId

What Is Irregular Warfare? buff.ly/jmF1Q2H

See what FPRI was up to last week on Substack. buff.ly/zpSYOW8

Learn more about Russia’s challenge of managing veteran reintegration amidst its war in Ukraine. buff.ly/6jM2rir