The Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy is honored to welcome Hanno Pevkur, Estonian Minister of Defense, for an engaging fireside chat: Estonia and the Baltic States: Defense in the 21st Century 📅 Friday, March 20⏰ 8:00 AM EST💻 LIVE on LinkedIn 🎥 Watch here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gordoninstitute/ During this timely discussion, Minister Pevkur will explore: 🔹 Security dynamics in the Baltic region🔹 Implications of ongoing conflict in Europe🔹 The enduring importance of transatlantic relations 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to hear insights on deterrence, digital defense, and the future of European security from one of Europe’s leading defense officials.

For more than two decades, the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela has shaped regional energy dynamics, with Venezuela historically supplying large volumes of subsidized oil to Cuba in exchange for services and political support. This timely discussion will explore the strategic, economic, and security implications of that relationship, including: 🔎 Cuba’s influence over Venezuela’s economic decision-making and what it could mean for U.S. oil companies and future investors 🛡️ The continued role of Cuban intelligence and counterintelligence operations in Venezuela, and potential risks for U.S. missions and personnel ⚖️ The Cuba–Venezuela interim government relationship, and how it may affect stabilization efforts, economic recovery, and prospects for democratic transition This is a must-attend conversation for anyone interested in energy security, Latin American geopolitics, and U.S. foreign policy.

Hosted by the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, this timely conversation on space security features a fireside chat with Laura Delgado López, Space Governance Expert and Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy Senior Fellow. Dr. Brian Fonseca, Director of the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, will engage Ms. Delgado López in a conversation about space security perspectives in the region and implications for U.S.–Latin America relations