Orion Policy Institute is an independent non-profit think tank based in Washington D.C. Our mission is to contribute to stability and good governance, advance human rights, and promote policy through high-quality research and analysis. Orion seeks to generate practical and sustainable solutions based on multi-disciplinary, diverse, and in-depth scientific research.
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Signup to Generate a PitchOrion Policy Institute is an independent non-profit think tank based in Washington D.C. Our mission is to contribute to stability and good governance, advance human rights, and promote policy through high-quality research and analysis. Orion seeks to generate practical and sustainable solutions based on multi-disciplinary, diverse, and in-depth scientific research.
Recent episodes include "Bill Edwards: The Perimeter Has Changed" (12 October 2026, 30 minutes), "Urban Warfare: Cities, Crime, and the Future of Conflict" (18 July 2026, 56 minutes), and "Mauro Lubrano: A Deep Dive into Anti-technology Extremism" (27 April 2026, 35 minutes).
Orion Talks publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 30 minutes.
Booking probability for Orion Talks is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Orion Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Orion Talks's contact route on record: verified email.
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In this OrionTalks episode, hosted by Suat Cubukcu, COL (R) Bill Edwards discusses his new book, The Perimeter Has Changed , and how drones, emerging technologies, and evolving threats are reshaping physical security...
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In this Orion Talks episode, hosted by Suat Cubukcu, John Sullivan, Nathan Jones, and Daniel Weisz Argomedo explore how urban warfare is reshaping modern conflict. Drawing on their book Urban Operations: War, Crime, and...
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This episode of Orion Talks , hosted by Marta Furlan, features Dr. Mauro Lubrano examining the rise of anti-technology extremism. He begins by distinguishing it from anti-technology activism, emphasizing that conflating...
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In this episode of Orion Talks , hosted by Suat Cubukcu, we are joined by Dr. Kerry Chavez to explore how drones are reshaping modern warfare and homeland security. As commercial drone technology becomes more...
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In this episode, host Marta Furlan talks with Juan Luis Manfredi Sánchez reflecting on the new world order that is taking shape under President Donald Trump. Manfredi Sánchez talks about an end of the liberal order and...
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In this Orion Talks episode, hosted by Suat Cubukcu, Dr. Imdat Oner joins the conversation to unpack Venezuela’s sudden political turning point following the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to the United...
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In this episode, host Marta Furlan talks with Fola Aina about the current security situation in Nigeria and the threat posed by Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province. The episode starts with Dr. Aina...
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In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan talks with Héctor Camilo Morales Muñoz about the current situation in Colombia. The conversation starts with an overview of the current political and security climate in...
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In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan talks with Mehmet Metehan Ciftci about the socio-political harms linked to the mining of critical minerals. The conversation starts with Mete explaining the paradox of...
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In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan speaks with Dr. Joshua Walker about the current conflict and peace dynamics in the Eastern DRC. Following M23’s capture of Goma and Bukavu in late January 2025, Dr...
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In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan talks with Dr Nicholas Barnes on criminalized governance inside some of Rio de Janeiro's favelas. After sharing the process that led him to focus his research on...
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In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan talks with Prof. David Des Roches on the recent developments in Yemen as the US revisits its approach to the country under President Trump. Prof. Des Roches starts by...
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In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan talks with Mr Abdulghani Al-Iryani on the recent developments in Yemen as the US revisits its approach to the country under President Trump. To start, Mr. Al-Iryani...
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In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan talks with Mr. Giorgio Cafiero on the approach of the Gulf monarchies towards the new government in Syria led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and we will discuss how Gulf...
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In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan talks with Mr. Marcos Sebares Jimenez-Blanco on the battle of narratives around Syria. With the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Russia and Iran have lost an important...
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In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan talks with Professor Dawisson Belém Lopes on Brazil's foreign policy outlook, including its relations within the Latin American region and its relations with the US. The...
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In this Orion Talks conversation hosted by Suat Cubukcu, Dr. Colin Clarke explores the potential implications of Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House. He analyzes how a second Trump presidency could reshape U.S...
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In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan is joined by Kawa Hassan to discuss the Israel-Lebanon war and its implications for the region. The conversation starts with a reflection on the implications of the...
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In this episode of Orion Talks , Suat Cubukcu sits down with Dr. Zachary Zwald, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Houston, to explore the critical intersection of advanced technology and...
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In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan is joined by Brig. Robbie Boyd for a discussion on NATO. Building on his decades-long experience with the Organization, Brig. Boyd explains the continued relevance and...
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