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October 3, 2024 // Issue 19

GNSI Decision Brief – Free Venezuela! The Opportunity for a Return to Democracy

It seems readily apparent that the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election was stolen by reigning dictator, Nicolás Maduro. He is deeply unpopular and has cracked down on nationwide protests. What happens now?

Future Strategist Program GNSI has created a pioneering new program focused on providing mentorship and opportunities for the next generation of national security practitioners. Learn more from Program Director, Dr. Jeff Rogg and one of the first students signed up for FSP, Ashley Parow, on this episode of the At the Boundary pocast.

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The death of Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah has enflamed an already boiling Middle East and plunged the region into war again. GNSI Executive Director, retired Marine Corps general Frank McKenzie, has little optimism for a quick resolution and provides other insights on the latest episode of What's Really Happening?

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Current Spotlight (Vol 17, No 3)

Revisiting the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis. In 1958, the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis occurred. Newly leaked documents indicate that catastrophe was closer than previously thought.

Written by: Kendall Carll

From the JSS Archives (Vol 14, No 3) Shrinking Civic Space for Human Rights Defenders in Afghanistan Following the U.S. Military Drawdown in 2014 The U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan in September 2021 led to the shrinkage of Afghani civil space and activities. Without these spaces and the subsequent power vacuum, the people of Afghanistan have lost many democratic gains previously achieved.

Written by Abdul Rahman Yasa

Tampa Summit 4: Untying the Gordian Knot is Cut Short by Hurricane Helene

GNSI Tampa Summit 4 dreamed of finding new ideas to Envision Peace in the Middle East but Hurricane Helene forced the cancellation of Day 2 of the Summit. Attendees of Day 1, however, were treated to a compelling keynote address from GNSI Executive Director, retired Marine Corps general, Frank McKenzie, and much more.

Our Next Major Event: GNSI Policy Dialogues: Rethinking Afghanistan The country has long been known as the "Heart of Asia," but with the 2021 withdrawal of U.S. forces, the country has returned to conditions similar to before those forces arrived. GNSI, along with the Middle East Institute and the Afghanistan War Commission will be hosting this major event November 13.

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“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”

– Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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The University of South Florida continues to experience record-breaking successes, exploding enrollment and history-making fundraising. What's in store for the future? USF President Rhea Law lays out her strategic vision for the future and reflects on recent milestones and successes.
Recent publications from the GNSI team: Our newest member of the team, Research Fellow Guido Rossi, PhD writes for The Historian about a little-known expeditionary force that was preparing to help the Allies in World War II invade Japan. Arman Mahmoudian, PhD recently authored a monograph on Russia's Syria policy that was published by the Joint Special Operations University.

Request an Appearance from General McKenzie at your event. GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, former commander of United States Central Command and author of "The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century," is a gripping, straight-forward keynote speaker who delivers poignant stories from his career and insights into leadership.

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