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Stay informed about the latest developments from the Institute for Strategic Risk and Security. From global events and strategic briefings to summit highlights and policy impact, this is where we share our story as it unfolds.

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July 5, 2025

ISRS's Brigham McCown to Speak at Les Rencontres Économiques
ISRS Board Member Brigham McCown will speak in Aix-en-Provence at Les Rencontres Économiques—Europe’s leading economic and geopolitical forum. His remarks will focus on “The Economic Implications of Energy Security,” emphasizing the strategic role infrastructure and resilient systems play in national security and democratic stability.

June 13, 2025

Flashpoint Briefing: Israel–Iran Escalation: Strategic Risk Assessment
ISRS released a Flashpoint Briefing unpacking the strategic calculus behind the Israel–Iran confrontation. The report assesses deterrence dynamics, regional escalation thresholds, and implications for NATO-aligned states.
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June 10, 2025

ISRS at Fort Bragg for 250th U.S. Army Anniversary
Board Member Mykola Volkivskyi represented ISRS at Fort Bragg, joining senior defense leadership and U.S. officials to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, reinforcing transatlantic unity and strategic resilience.

June 9, 2025

New Flashpoint Briefing: “What if Warfare Isn’t Just Kinetic—But Algorithmic?”
ISRS explored the rise of AI-driven conflict in a provocative new briefing. Topics include Ukraine’s evolving doctrine, EU-NATO asymmetric readiness, and the implications of algorithmic escalation.
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June 3, 2025

ISRS Joins Alaska Governor at Sustainable Energy Conference
Board Member Brigham McCown participated in a fireside chat with Governor Mike Dunleavy at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference. Their discussion focused on the nexus of sustainable energy, strategic infrastructure, and national security.

May 22, 2025

ISRS Participates in High-Level Talks with Spanish Senate
ISRS joined strategic intelligence and security discussions in Madrid with Spanish Senate officials and international partners—highlighting shared priorities in resilience, defense policy, and global risk coordination.

April 30, 2025

ISRS Chairman Joins U.S. Delegation to Spanish Senate
Dr. David J. Venable, Chairman of ISRS, was selected to join the official U.S. delegation for high-level security discussions at the Spanish Senate in Madrid, emphasizing ISRS’s role in shaping global resilience and intelligence policy.
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March 28, 2025

ISRS on Infrastructure Risk and Strategic Resilience
ISRS Chairman Dr. Dave Venable joined a panel hosted by the Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) in response to the 2025 Infrastructure Report Card released by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The discussion brought together policy and engineering experts to assess the report's findings and their implications for national risk, resilience, and modernization.
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