Who established the EastWest Institute and when was it founded?
John Edwin Mroz and Ira D. Wallach established the Institute for East-West Security Studies in 1980.
Questions about EastWest Institute
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What significant military discussions did the EastWest Institute host in 1984?
The institute hosted the first track two military-to-military discussions between NATO and Warsaw Pact countries in 1984 to establish confidence-building measures.
When did the EastWest Institute officially discontinue operations?
The organization discontinued operations effective the 31st of January 2021 following a four-month strategic assessment process.
How long did John Edwin Mroz serve as president of the EastWest Institute before his death?
Mroz served as president and CEO for thirty-four years until his death in 2014.
What major security initiative involving China did the EastWest Institute launch in May 2009?
In May 2009, EWI released its Joint Threat Assessment on Iran produced by senior U.S. and Russian experts which concluded that planned systems would not protect against an Iranian nuclear threat.