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We are deeply saddened to share that our President & CEO Brian Finlay passed away yesterday after a fierce fight with gallbladder cancer. Please join us in celebrating the vision, dedication, and fierce determination of our beloved President and CEO:
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"Brian was a giant – physically, professionally, and personally. He led by his example of boundless energy, creativity, and commitment to the cause of developing pragmatic solutions to difficult problems," reflects Fellow James Siebens
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"Brian Finlay demonstrated to me very quickly what kind of organization and Washington he wanted to create, warmly introducing himself to me even though he was the President and CEO while I was junior staff," one staff member writes.
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"My most cherished moment was during my first week at Stimson, when he told me he now sleeps at night knowing I am here. I am grateful that I could give him some peace," reflects Finance and Operations VP Vibha Bhatia in her reflection.
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"A think tank director has to be all things to all people, but Brian appeared to be most comfortable in nourishing the next generation of leaders. I don’t think Brian ever knew how outstanding he was in that role," writes Counselor Mat Burrows
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"From the start, Brian’s good nature, enthusiasm, curiosity, humor, and competence made him and Stimson an easy partner and a friend. He got things done and still made time to dance at my wedding," reflects Richard Cupitt in his reflection piece
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"What an immeasurably wonderful gift he was to so many — His sharp mind, his boundless energy, his kindness, and his confident, easy leadership... He led with humility and grace and he will be so deeply missed," writes Fellow Carolyn Gruber
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"Brian’s mentorship changed my life, and I will forever be grateful for the many lessons he taught me...His passing leaves an unfillable void, and his friendship will be profoundly missed," remarks Julian Mueller-Kaler in his reflection.
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"Success for him was the success for the people and institution he loved. His being was contagious in the best possible sense," comments Board of Directors chair Sue Chodakewitz on Brian's life and legacy in her reflection piece.
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1/4 Told @LOrientLeJour it is highly unlikely the new #Iraq i PM Ali Alzaidi will succeed in disarm militias since he has to take into account the interests of Coordination Framework (CF) who brought him to power. CF is playing for time, wants to see how/when #IranWar ends.
✍️ #Éclairage | Monopole des armes, bras de fer US-Iran, confessionalisme… : l’Irak, miroir du Liban.
Par @NemtalaEdde et @tatianakrotoff
« L’Irak vogue-t-il sur le même bateau que le Liban ? Le nouveau Premier ministre irakien, Ali al-Zaidi, a affirmé le mois dernier vouloir garantir le monopole des armes aux mains de l’État. »
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🔴LIVE NOW: Join us for a discussion between defense experts @ka_grieco and @dan_grazier on the state of military aviation policy in the context of historical realities in the United States.
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"From the moment you met Brian, you knew you had encountered a rare spirit. His energy was magnetic, his enthusiasm was infectious, but it was his humility that set him apart from all other leaders in my career," says External Affairs VP Justine Sullivan
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"Brian was the leader that the organization needed, the boss that one could only hope for, and the friend that most would have only dreamed of. I will miss him every day," writes Acting President & CEO Rachel Stohl in her reflection
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While our staff and friends continue to mourn the loss of our President & CEO Brian Finlay, join us as we reflect on his life and impact in the fields of foreign policy and national security.
Read some of our thoughtful reflections at the link below.
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1/7 #IranWar: Strikes & Counter Strikes, Escalate and De-escalate.
Told @NOS #Trump does have a point when he says he calls the shots.
'Hij heeft niets te vertellen', zegt Trump over Netanyahu, maar is dat zo? nos.nl/artikel/2617664-hij-h… via @NOS
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We are deeply saddened to share that our President & CEO Brian Finlay passed away yesterday after a fierce fight with gallbladder cancer. Please join us in celebrating the vision, dedication, and fierce determination of our beloved President and CEO:
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Brian indelibly touched the lives of hundreds – if not thousands – in the fields of foreign policy and national security. Our friends and staff of the Stimson Center reflect on the laughter, lessons, and impact of our beloved President and CEO
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The Brian D. Finlay Legacy Fund honors Brian’s life of courageous leadership, boundless curiosity, and unwavering dedication to a better world. Please consider honoring Brian’s legacy and support the work and vision he worked tirelessly to foster.
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Today, we take a moment to reflect on the life and legacy of Brian Finlay. We celebrate not only his years and dedication to the Stimson Center, but his more than twenty years of service to the nonpartisan foreign policy space.
Read the full announcement
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ICYMI: In the latest commentary from our "Is War Worth It?" project, Michael Cohen and Will A. Smith weigh out the direct and indirect costs of using military force in #Iran and its implications for US grand strategy.
Read the full commentary below ⤵️
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