Independent Media Gala April 23, 2026
Election Integrity Summit, March 2026.
Election Integrity Summit, March 2026.
More information to come!
Indo Pacific Conference Dec 11, 2025
Indo Pacific Conference, DC, December 11th.
More information to come!
Argentina’s Deregulation Plan Unveiled Dec 2, 2025
Cyber Experts Roundtable, Nov 6, 2025
CYBER EXPERTS ROUNDTABLE
This roundtable aims to gather leaders across the public and private sectors to discuss vital issues involving strategy, policy, operations, risk management, partnerships, and workforce development for cyber and digital transformation.
Date: November 6, 2025
Time: 10am–2pm EST
Location: The Homer Building, Washington, DC 20005
Featured Speakers:
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Michael Flynn
GIS ChairmanDr. Chris Porter
Head of International Security Cooperation at Google CloudRear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery
Senior Director, Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at FDD
Former Head of the Cyberspace Solarium CommissionDr. Reuben Egolf
Co-founder and Managing Partner, United States Council on Global DevelopmentBrian Harrell
Former Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection (DHS)
Special Guests and Organizations Invited:
White House National Cyber Director
Office of the Secretary of War (Cyber and Space)
ODNI
FBI
DHS (CISA and Assistant Secretary for CIRRI)
U.S. House Subcommittee Chair for Government Oversight on Cyber, IT, and Innovation
Foreign partners
The roundtable will also discuss plans for a Spring 2026 Maritime and Port Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise in Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Hosted by:
The Gold Institute for International Strategy
Speakers include:
Jeff Hoffman, Senior Cyber Fellow
Eli Gold, President
📧 For more information, contact:
jeff@cipsolutions.org
The Role Of Independent Media in International Affairs, Washington D.C. Oct 30th
The Gold Institute for International Strategy presents:
The Role Of Independent Media in International Affairs, Washington D.C.
October 30th: 10am-2pm
Roundtable discussions followed by team break-out sessions
Last day to buy tickets Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:59 PM, EDT
The Gold Institute for International Strategy will offer a premier platform for fostering, analyzing and disseminating actionable insights on the role of alternative media relevant to national and international affairs.
D.C. Defense Meeting Oct 28th
DC Strategy Meeting
Tuesday. 28th October, 2025
10:00 – 11:00am
The DC Defense Meeting will feature Gold Institute Fellows and special guests who will provide a short briefing on a key issue they are actively addressing. This meeting offers a valuable opportunity to gain insights into critical topics in national security and foreign policy. Attendees will have the chance to discover ways to engage with impactful discussions and contribute to issues shaping today’s world.
National Security Strategy
The purpose of this National Security Strategy (NSS) is to identify three strategically significant but neglected threats and opportunities that directly impact U.S. national security long-term. The first is an “uncomfortable truth” for much of official Washington. America’s authoritarian adversaries have infiltrated and subverted from within every key American government agency and institution. This is not a new phenomenon, but the current depth, breadth, and ferocity of such is unprecedented. The underappreciated reason for this is that, unlike during the Cold War, America’s authoritarian adversaries see their transformation of America into an authoritarian regime, like them, as a matter of life-or-death for their continued survival.
The second neglected threat addressed by this NSS is another uncomfortable truth. It is a byproduct, or natural consequence, of the aforementioned ideological infiltration of our government and institutions. Today, a significant percentage of America’s most senior leaders, including government and military officials, have adopted Beijing’s and Moscow’s strategic objectives for America as their own. This has resulted in a level of U.S. policy convergence with Beijing and Moscow that is weakening the U.S. and its allies while strengthening our strategic adversaries.
The third threat addressed by this NSS is a natural outgrowth of the second. Like America, most of our democratic allies face a plague of foreign adversary internal subversion. Given this common threat, instead of each ally addressing it alone, we should confront it together and see this shared, persistent, threat as an opportunity to professionalize the crafting and execution of alliance strategy against these and other challenges to our alliances.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: General Mike Flynn Joins Gold Institute for International Strategy as Chairman
Washington, D.C. – March 12, 2025 – The Gold Institute for International Strategy (GIIS) is proud to announce the appointment of General Mike Flynn as its new Chairman. With an illustrious military career spanning over three decades and extensive experience in national security and intelligence, General Flynn brings invaluable leadership and strategic insight to the Institute.
General Flynn, a retired United States Army Lieutenant General, served as National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump. He also served as the 18th Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and was instrumental in shaping U.S. counterterrorism strategies during his tenure. His military accolades include numerous awards such as the Defense Superior Service Medal and recipient of four Bronze Star Metals, highlighting his commitment to national security and excellence in service. He is considered a subject matter expert in Diplomacy, Statecraft, Foreign Policy, Strategy Formulation, Defense, Intelligence, and other areas of national and international security. He served more than 33 years in the Army, Joint, and Special Operations Forces, with multiple overseas combat tours.
He is the author of 7 books, two are best sellers. He holds three master’s degrees, an honorary doctorate and currently serves as the Chairman of America’s Future, which is among the nation’s oldest non-profits.
In his role at the Gold Institute, General Flynn will lead initiatives aimed at addressing pressing global security challenges, fostering strategic alliances, and promoting effective policy solutions. The GIIS is dedicated to enhancing understanding of complex international issues and providing actionable insights to policymakers.
“Eli Gold created, from scratch, an Institute that seeks to promote ideas as well as idealism and to connect disparate communities for a common purpose. That purpose is to establish the Gold Institute for International Strategy as a leader in a global conversation to achieve peace and prosperity by bringing a sense of realism combined with creative policy solutions to solve some of the biggest problems. I am honored to have been part of GIIS from the beginning.” ~ General Mike Flynn
General Flynn added, “In an era marked by evolving threats and geopolitical complexities, it is vital that we work collaboratively to strengthen our national security and international partnerships. I look forward to engaging with our team of experts and contributing to meaningful discussions that will shape the future of global strategy.”
Under General Flynn’s leadership, the GIIS aims to further its mission of delivering practical solutions to contemporary security concerns while advocating for the values that underpin democratic societies.
Eli M. Gold, President of the Gold Institute, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment: “General Flynn’s extensive experience and strategic vision will be pivotal as we navigate the intricacies of international relations. His leadership will enhance our efforts to address critical challenges facing our nation and allies.”
The Gold Institute for International Strategy looks forward to General Flynn’s contributions as it continues its commitment to fostering informed dialogue on national security issues.
About the Gold Institute for International Strategy
Founded in 2019, the Gold Institute for International Strategy is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., focused on key aspects of U.S. foreign policy and national security. The Institute engages with policymakers, military leaders, and scholars to provide insights and recommendations on pressing global challenges.
For more information about General Flynn’s appointment or the Gold Institute for International Strategy, please contact us at info@goldiis.org or visit www.Goldiis.org.
China’s Rising Influence in the South China Sea: Implications for ASEAN and Global Stability
Evolving security dynamics in the South China Sea reveal a dangerous and highly volatile mix of aggressive posturing, legal defiance, and strategic manipulation.
As China increasingly asserts its claims over the fraught seascape and the vast mineral wealth lying underneath, the United States continues to demonstrate a military presence of its own, strengthening its relations with India and several ASEAN member states to bolster its position. Complicating this scenario even further are lingering fears that China will materialize a non-consensual unification with Taiwan within the next five years — an invasion that promises devastating losses to both sides.
The strategic importance of the South China Sea cannot be overstated: whoever controls it, controls the future of East Asia. With an estimated $3.37 trillion of goods – nearly 21% of all global trade – transiting annually, this body of water is not just a regional flashpoint, but a crucial economic lifeline.
Last year, Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned that misperceptions, diverging interests, and external interferences may give rise to a “new Cold War” in the region. As these tensions continue to grow, it is not simply the future of one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors that hangs in the balance, but the stability of the world order itself.
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