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Jun 12
Across the Americas, migration, governance, and transnational crime are increasingly shaped by great power competition.
Explore these dynamics in FP Analytics’ synthesis report from the 2026 Hemispheric Security Conference, produced with support from @GordonInstitute: fpanalytics.foreignpolicy.co…
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The Gordon Institute retweeted
Jun 10
Sponsored: In such a vast region as the Americas, how do security partnerships between nations work? On the latest episode of Hemispheric Security with FIU, a podcast from @FIU's @GordonInstitute, we sat down with two Latin American defense ministers to discuss: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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🤝 Working with global partners is a key intelligence tool. In her latest article in @thecipherbrief Renee Novakoff with @FIU @GordonInstitute argues that intelligence partnerships are a strategic necessity. 🧠
👀 Read:
thecipherbrief.com/us-cannot…
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"The U.S. Can't Exclude China from Latin America"
Read the latest from @BrianPFonseca Vice Provost for Defense & National Security Research & Director @FIU @GordonInstitute
👉foreignpolicy.com/2026/06/08…
Jun 9
Rather than pushing Beijing out of the region, Washington should offer countries better strategic alternatives.
foreignpolicy.com/2026/06/08…
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🌎 Listen to our latest podcast, where Guatemala's Defense Minister Henry Sáenz Ramos & Argentina's Defense Minister @TGCarlosPresti discuss partnerships, military modernization & regional security.
🎧 Listen: foreignpolicy.com/podcasts/h…
@FIU @GordonInstitute @ForeignPolicy
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Read @ForeignPolicy & @FIU @GordonInstitute's latest synthesis report: "From Afterthought to Arena:
Latin America and the Caribbean in an era of great power competition and regional transition" - fpanalytics.foreignpolicy.co…
Jun 8
The era of treating the Americas as a geopolitical afterthought is over.
FP Analytics’ latest synthesis report, produced with support from @GordonInstitute, examines why the Western Hemisphere has become a focal point of strategic competition: fpanalytics.foreignpolicy.co…
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🌎In his latest article for @ForeignPolicy, @BrianFonseca @FIU @GordonInstitute argues that since the U.S. can’t exclude China from Latin America, the better strategy is for the U.S. to offer stronger alternatives in the region.
📖 Full analysis:
foreignpolicy.com/2026/06/08…
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🌎🛰️ This week, @GordonInstitute hosted the 2026 ESRI @Southcom Defense & Intelligence Seminar at @FIU.
The event brought together #GIS experts, defense professionals & tech leaders to explore how #geospatial data and #analytics can enhance decision-making.
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👏 Congratulations to Martin Brown & Wade Vickery for showcasing #JGI's cutting-edge dashboards on #illegalfishing, #wildfires & Chinese Problematic Projects, demonstrating how data-driven insights can help inform policy and security decisions across the Western Hemisphere. 📊
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🌎 According to @BrianPFonseca @FIU @GordonInstitute “Raúl Castro is an absolute red line for the Cuban regime because Fidel’s brother represents the historical legitimacy of the Revolution itself.”@espectaculoss
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En medio de las crecientes tensiones entre Cuba y Estados Unidos, Raúl Castro ha vuelto a ocupar un lugar central en el debate sobre el futuro del régimen cubano.
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The Gordon Institute retweeted
En la apertura de la #HSC2026 (@GordonInstitute), Mario Montoto, presidente de TAEDA, anunció el lanzamiento de un libro sobre el Atlántico Sur y Sudamérica como activos estratégicos para el desarrollo, la seguridad y la cooperación regional. el3k.short.gy/DO4EXc-TAEDA
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Great job @FIU @GordonInstitute team!
That’s a wrap on #NICECyberCon26 🎉 Grateful for all the learning, connections, and moments that made this event unforgettable. Until next time! @GordonInstitute
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🤖New research finds that AI-powered propaganda isn't one-size-fits-all.
👀Read: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epu… @SageJournals
⚠️ The result: the spread of digital authoritarian tactics that can erode democratic norms and public trust.
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The Gordon Institute retweeted
What an incredible panel: Beyond Borders: Cyber Capacity Building Across Regions and Cultures 🌍🔐
Powerful discussion on how global partnerships, workforce development, and collaboration strengthen U.S. cyber leadership at home and abroad. 👏
#NICECyberCon26 @GordonInstitute
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🎙️🌎 Listen to our latest podcast with @ForeignPolicy "The Future of Cuba & Venezuela" - recorded live at #HSC2026 hosted by @GordonInstitute @FIU in May.
🎧 Listen: foreignpolicy.com/podcasts/h…
Perspectives from @AdrienneRoss - @DiploStory - @vrk_rick - @RosaMariaPaya
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💥Congratulations on a job well done @RandyPestana! Always enjoy hearing your perspectives on #strategy #security and #leadership!
Great to kick off Day 2 with @RandyPestana, Director of National Security Policy & Strategic Engagement at #FIU. @GordonInstitute
Looking forward to insightful discussions on strategy, security, & leadership ahead!
Not in person? Watch the livestream: niceconference.org
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Thank you for your insights Susan Barraza!
Susana Barraza @NISTcyber on The Power of Community—celebrating our past, engaging the present, and building the future.
“We can make progress on our own, but when we work with community we can go farther, faster, and with greater impact.”
#NICECyberCon26 @GordonInstitute
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Congratulations Nicole Writt!
Nicole Writt, Research Coordinator at #FIU
@GordonInstitute, presented our first Story Showcase at #NICECyberCon26 featuring KaYesu Machayo.
Can’t attend in person? Watch the livestream at niceconference.org
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The Gordon Institute retweeted
Panel on Building Psychological Resilience in the Cyber Workforce highlighted the human element in cybersecurity.
Key takeaway: preventing burnout starts with psychological safety, community, & leaders who set boundaries.
#NICECyberCon26 @GordonInstitute
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