Aspiring Powers Initiative

Aspiring Powers Initiative

Aspiring Powers Initiative

The Aspiring Powers Initiative is a multi-year, interdisciplinary research effort to investigate the dynamics among the aspiring powers in international politics. Aspiring powers are defined as states which possess (a) the necessary potential, including economic and military capabilities, and (b) the intent to challenge the existing international order.  The project is designed to better understand the driving forces behind foreign policies of aspiring powers and to measure the levels of collaborations among them in relevant foreign policy domains. 

RESEARCH THRUSTS 

The initiative is organized into research thrusts. Under the overarching umbarella of investigating the dynamics among aspiring powers, the initiative is designed to remain agile and relevant over time. The current research thrust is focused on investigating the role of the Russo-Ukrainian war and the changing nature of modern warfare, such as information warfare, on the dynamics among aspiring powers.
 

HOST INSTITUTION

The initiative is hosted by the College of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Arizona.

TEAM AND PROJECT AFFILIATES 
 
Dmitriy Nurullayev, Principal Investigator
 
Kevin Galambos, Postdoctoral Research Associate 
Xiran Chen, Postdoctoral Research Associate
 
Greta Wedel, Undergraduate Researcher 
Vacant Position, Undergraduate Researcher
 

Paulette Kurzer, Faculty Affiliate 
Richard Holwell, Senior Fellow

Events
 

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CAST.DSS

The US, Europe & Russia

Panel discussion featuring: Paul J. D'Anieri, Sydney Kerr, and Douglas London. Moderated by Dmitriy Nurullayev

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CAST.DSS

The Future of US-China Relations

Panel discussion featuring: U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy and Dr. Daniel C. Tirone. Moderated by Dr. Dmitriy Nurullayev. 

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CAST.DSS

The Russo-Ukrainian War: Where Do We Go From Here?

Panel discussion featuring: Dr. Noam Chomsky, Dr. Anastasiia Gordienko, Ambassador Richard Holwill, and Dr. Doug Weiner. Moderated by Dr. Nic Rae and Dr. Dmitriy Nurullayev. 

Publications: Peer Reviewed & Analysis   

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The Diplomat

The Diplomat

"In Global Battle for Hearts and Minds, China and Russia Have Edge over US"

By Dmitriy Nurullayev