Sarah Dawn Petrin

Donor Advisor, Thinker and Doer. Author of Bring Rain, Helping Humanity in Crisis

[IMF @IMFNews]

War in the Middle East has halted global growth momentum. Energy price shocks, rising inflation expectations, and tightening financial conditions pose serious risks. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage. Read more:https://t.co/LOgN7FXxt0

[The National Security Institute @MasonNatSec]

This Thursday, the National Security Institute will be hosting "Behind the Strikes: Technology, Targeting, and the Iran Conflict," a public panel to examine how emerging technologies were deployed during Operation Epic Fury and what these developments reveal about the evolving character of modern warfare. This discussion will explore how these technologies are integrated into real-world operations, what limitations they carry, and what lessons policymakers should draw for the future of conflict.

Speakers include:
➡️ Melissa Dalton - Senior Advisor, CSIS and Former Under Secretary of the Air Force
➡️ LTG (Ret.) Karen Gibson - Former Director of Intelligence, U.S. Central Command
➡️ @MarkCMontgomery - Senior Director, Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI), Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD); NSI Distinguished Fellow
➡️ @jamil_n_jaffer - Founder and Executive Director, National Security Institute

March 26, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 am ET
Longworth House Office Building Room 1539
Register here: https://t.co/wzU3R4TmKJ

[WTO @wto]

NEW: Visit the "Strait of Hormuz Trade Tracker" to monitor shipments of key commodities - crude oil, natural gas, fertilizer and agricultural products - through the Strait. Explore the WTO-AXSMarine dashboard here: https://t.co/XhcpaMcbqM

[Sarah Dawn Petrin @SarahAdvocate]

Peace is good for the economy.

[The Kobeissi Letter @KobeissiLetter]

Absolutely incredible:

The US 20Y Note Yield is now back to 5.00% less than 24 hours after President Trump said peace talks were underway.

The threat of 7% mortgages and $4.00 gas prices has become reality.

Bond markets say this war is unsustainable.

[Carnegie Endowment @CarnegieEndow]

As the Iran war nears the one-month mark, questions come up about alliances on both sides. Why haven’t Russia and China mounted a stronger defense of Iran? Will Europe bend to the pressure to support President Trump’s aims?

@EvanFeigenbaum, @AlexGabuev, and @RosaBalfour join @aarondmiller2 to discuss.

March 30, 10:15am EDT, live online. RSVP: https://t.co/wfg7iXztiw

[Carnegie Endowment @CarnegieEndow]

Facing funding dilemmas, shifting geopolitical support, and sometimes unrealistic mandates, UN peacekeeping faces an existential crisis. What does the future of peacekeeping look like?

@StewartMPatrick hosts @telegramwriter, @HowardLise, and @FortiD to discuss.

RSVP: https://t.co/cmDOhBG8oT

[Sarah Dawn Petrin @SarahAdvocate]

I'm teaching a class on strategic competition, and highly recommend this @nytimes article by @SteveRattner to my students and colleagues in government and beyond.

[Steve Rattner @SteveRattner]

Trump needs to get serious about competing with China. (And that doesn’t involve more tariffs.)

More in my latest for @nytopinion https://t.co/Yv4GUa68jg

[Flagship Pioneering @FlagshipPioneer]

A future of progress depends on the choices we make today.

In his 2026 Annual Letter, Flagship’s Founder & CEO @NoubarAfeyan argues that at the very moment science is capable of delivering unprecedented breakthroughs, we are undermining the process that makes those miracles possible. The letter makes the case that progress is a choice, and by defending the scientific method, we can create a future defined by discovery, health, and prosperity.

 #MiraclesInTheMaking #JPM26

Full letter here: https://t.co/m80WHmlMHw

[Sarah Dawn Petrin @SarahAdvocate]

I wrote this poem for a friend who was sick. Sending healing thoughts to anyone struggling with an illness.

[Sarah Dawn Petrin @SarahAdvocate]

Allied leaders found common ground on advancing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda at the NATO summit. Here's my take on the highlights. https://t.co/c3OexfOC2c

[Sarah Dawn Petrin @SarahAdvocate]

Beautiful skies over Maine #northernlights

[Sarah Dawn Petrin @SarahAdvocate]

This is a terrible tragedy, compounded by the number of people suffering from food insecurity in Gaza. Aid workers are #NotATarget

[World Central Kitchen @WCKitchen]

“These are the heroes of WCK. These 7 beautiful souls were killed by the IDF in a strike as they were returning from a full day's mission. Their smiles, laughter, and voices are forever embedded in our memories.” - Erin Gore, CEO. Read more: https://t.co/4f38RQ1l4I

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

The devastating Israeli airstrikes that killed @WCKitchen personnel yesterday bring the number of aid workers killed in this conflict to 196 – including more than 175 members of our own @UN staff.

This is unconscionable.

[Sarah Dawn Petrin @SarahAdvocate]

The time to take a position on issues that matter is now. Our natural resources need protection. Our towns and cities need to be free from violence. Our children need safe homes to live in. Our world desperately needs leaders who call for peace. #mlkday2024

[Sarah Dawn Petrin @SarahAdvocate]

Check out this inspiring story on how @ProsperityMaine is partnering w/ @Maine_Housing and Catholic Charities to help asylum seekers transition from hotel shelters to stable housing. https://t.co/5g8FtaSBLG

[Sarah Dawn Petrin @SarahAdvocate]

That’s me in the canoe! #flooding #maine

[Global News Report @robinsnewswire]

20 Plus Photos of the Massive #Flooding and Effects in Old Orchard Beach, Maine - WJBQ https://t.co/NBaesDKL0D

[Sarah Dawn Petrin @SarahAdvocate]

Historic flooding on the coast of #maine today caused electrical fires, power outages, and search teams to rescue people from their homes. When are we going to get serious about #climatechange

[Sarah Dawn Petrin @SarahAdvocate]

Civilians in Gaza need a way out. Egypt should reconsider opening its border to civilians who are desperate to leave the area. World leaders should keep negotiating for safe corridors so civilians can leave areas under attack. https://t.co/rEew954vP5

[Sarah Dawn Petrin @SarahAdvocate]

Today, we recognize we live on native land. The state of Maine has four tribes known as the Wabanaki. They are called "People of the Dawnland" because they see the first light of day in the nation. Learn more https://t.co/WxcXJOpfeQ

[Sarah Dawn Petrin @SarahAdvocate]

Thinking of the people in Maui affected by the deadly fires. Here’s how you can help! https://t.co/bJWLywNjUe