Best AI Asia Pacific Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Asia Unscripted: Cambodia's Approach to Climate Change: A Deep Dive Into their Environmental Policies 33:56

6d ago33:56

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This episode of US-Asia Institute's podcast, Asia Unscripted, features Dr. Courtney Work, who is an Associate Professor at National Chengchi Univeristy. Before joining National Chengchi University, Dr. Work completed her PhD at Cornell University, in Ithaca, NY in 2014, after which she spent five years on a research post-doc with the Institute for …

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Thailand's Foreign Policy: Exploring the Shifting Dynamic of US-Thai Relations 27:57

1M ago27:57

27:57

This episode of US-Asia Institute's podcast, Asia Unscripted, features Ambassador Scot Marciel, Ambassador Scot Marciel is the Oksenberg-Rohlen Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. From 2010 to 2013, Ambassador Marciel served as U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia and served as the first U.S. Ambassador for ASEAN Affairs and D…

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Modern India-Pakistan Relations: A look into the history of India and Pakistan’s Politics 29:25

1M ago29:25

29:25

This episode of US-Asia Institute's podcast, Asia Unscripted, features Dr. Alka Jauhari, who is a Practitioner In Residence at the Department of Human Sciences of the University of New Haven. Dr. Jauhari has obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Isabella Thoburn College, a Masters Degree in Political Science at Lucknow University, and…

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Community Initiatives in Mongolia: Gaining Insight From the Co-Director of the Friends of Mongolia 24:28

2M ago24:28

24:28

This episode of US-Asia Institute's podcast, Asia Unscripted, features Nick Millward, who is the U.S. Co-Director of Friends of Mongolia. Nick Millward earned a bachelor’s in international studies at Virginia Military Institute. Upon graduating, he served as an Infantry Officer in the US Marine Corps for 7 years, where he was eventually stationed i…

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FRT Episode 142: The Future of Human-Centered AI and Policy Development 42:03

3M ago42:03

42:03

In this episode of FRT, we welcome Russell Wald, Deputy Director of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), to discuss important developments and various projects being advanced within the Institute as a leading voice on the future of AI. These topics include the findings of the 2023 AI Index Report, the case for a …

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The Honorable Sade Bimantara: Celebrating 75 Years of Indonesia-US Relations 17:24

3M ago17:24

17:24

This episode of US-Asia Institute's podcast, Asia Unscripted, features the Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, The Honorable Sade Bimantara. He is a career diplomat and graduate of Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, where he obtained his Bachelor and Masters in his focuses of interests: economics, finance, an…

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FRT Episode 141: Inside the Competition for Big Money in 2024 29:26

5M ago29:26

29:26

Digital Money and Future Scenarios for High-Value FlowsDevelopments in tokenization and distributed ledger technology (DLT) are opening up new fronts in the evolution of digital money. High-value transactions—including large transfers between banks, payments by big corporations, and multi-billion dollar investments by companies, asset managers, and…

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FRT Episode 140: Project Tourbillon: Privacy, Security and Scalability for Retail CBDCs 24:59

6M ago24:59

24:59

In this episode of FRT, Morten Bech, Head of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub’s Swiss Centre, discusses Project Tourbillon, a recently completed project that developed two prototypes studying the trade-offs between privacy, security, and scalability for retail CBDCs, and how one might succeed at all three. Achieving this …

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David Dollar: South East Asia and China’s Belt and Road Initiative 30:05

7M ago30:05

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This episode features Dr. David Dollar, who is a senior fellow in the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution and host of the Brookings trade podcast, Dollar&Sense. He is a leading expert on China’s economy and U.S.-China economic relations. From 2009 to 2013, Dollar was the U.S. Treasury’s economic and financial emissary to Chin…

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James Borton and Rodger Baker: Science Diplomacy and The Ecological Implications of The South China Sea 27:54

8M ago27:54

27:54

This episode features James Borton and Rodger Baker, the co-authors of the South China Sea Maritime Survey, a survey that aims to “underscore the urgency to examine the benefits and prospects of science-led initiatives in light of the unfolding climate and ecological changes occurring in the region (Source: RANE Marcom blog).” James Borton is a Sen…

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Dr. Dini Sejko: Sovereign Wealth Funds in South East Asia 26:58

8M ago26:58

26:58

This episode features Dr. Dini Sejko, a Lecturer at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Business School, and a research affiliate at The Fletcher Network for Sovereign Wealth and Global Capital, Tufts University. Dr Sejko’s research focuses on international economic law and the governance of state-owned enterprises and sovereign wea…

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FRT Episode 139: Linking Europe's AI Act with Data Regulation 35:17

9M ago35:17

35:17

In this episode of FRT, Julia Sterling, Vice President in Business Development for Big Data & Advanced Analytics at Commerzbank, discusses artificial intelligence, the EU’s AI Act, and the connection to data policies – particularly cross-border policies.

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Mark Manantan: AI Governance and Cybersecurity in South East Asia 25:36

10M ago25:36

25:36

This episode features Mark Manantan, the Director of Cybersecurity and Critical Technologies at the Pacific Forum. At the Forum, Mr. Manantan currently leads the Cyber ASEAN capacity-building initiative, and the US Cyber, Technology, and Security partnerships with Japan, Australia, Taiwan, and South Korea. Mr. Manantan is also a non-resident fellow…

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Justin Hall: Venture Capital Investment in South East Asia 25:54

10M ago25:54

25:54

This episode features Justin Hall, a partner at Golden Gate Ventures, a venture capital firm headquartered in Singapore that invests in early stage tech startups across various South East Asian countries (with offices in Indonesia and Vietnam). Hall’s investment portfolio is wide-ranging, including web-based marketplace Carousell, and most recently…

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Ramesh Subramaniam: Climate Financing and ASEAN’s Clean Energy Transition 25:39

10M ago25:39

25:39

This episode features Ramesh Subramaniam, Director General of the Southeast Asia Department for the Asian Development Bank (or ADB), a regional development bank that works to promote social and economic development in Asia. Under his department, he has managed over $24 billion in projects under implementation. In addition, he currently holds positi…

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FRT Episode 138: New Payments Infrastructure in Colombia 21:17

12M ago21:17

21:17

In this episode of FRT, Ana Maria Prieto, Director of Payments System at the Central Bank of Colombia (Banco de la República), discusses the new payments infrastructure being built in Colombia, key objectives of the new system such as interoperability and security, and the timeline envisioned for this project. Ana Maria also provides insights on ho…

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#47: Examining Regulation for ChatGPT: Dr. Luciano Floridi 54:22

1y ago54:22

54:22

The AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI) is hosting a series of conversations with leading artificial intelligence (AI) experts to study ChatGPT and its risks, looking to arrive at tangible recommendations for regulators and policymakers. These experts include Dr. Toby Walsh, Dr. Stuart Russell, Dr. Pedro Domingos, and Dr. Luciano Floridi, as well as …

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FRT Episode 137: Money, Tokens, and Games 30:22

1y ago30:22

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In this episode of FRT, Ronit Ghose, Global Head of the Future of Finance think tank at Citi Global Insights, discusses the future of money, tokens, and games. Each year, Ronit’s team publishes the “Citi GPS: Global Perspectives and Solutions” report exploring trends in digital money. This year’s report, subtitled “Blockchain’s Next Billion Users a…

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#46: Examining Regulation for ChatGPT: Dr. Pedro Domingos 1:12:41

1y ago1:12:41

1:12:41

The AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI) is hosting a series of conversations with leading artificial intelligence (AI) experts to study ChatGPT and its risks, looking to arrive at tangible recommendations for regulators and policymakers. These experts include Dr. Toby Walsh, Dr. Stuart Russell, Dr. Pedro Domingos, and Dr. Luciano Floridi, as well as …

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#45: Examining Regulation for ChatGPT: Dr. Toby Walsh & Dr. Stuart Russell 1:15:14

1y ago1:15:14

1:15:14

The AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI) has hosted a series of conversations with leading artificial intelligence (AI) experts to study ChatGPT and its risks, looking to arrive at tangible recommendations for regulators and policymakers. These experts include Dr. Toby Walsh, Dr. Stuart Russell, Dr. Pedro Domingos, and Dr. Luciano Floridi, as well as …

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FRT Episode 136: Why Do We Need Digital Currency? Analyzing Its Value 30:24

1y ago30:24

30:24

In this episode of FRT, Fabian Astic, Managing Director and Global Head of Decentralized Finance and Digital Assets at Moody’s Investors Service, asks critical questions like “Why do we need digital currencies?” and “What is their value?” Fabian analyzes the use cases for various types of digital currency, from cyptoassets to stablecoins to deposit…

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Season 5: Examining Regulation for ChatGPT 0:58

1y ago0:58

0:58

Generative Artificial Intelligence systems have significantly advanced in recent years, enabling machines to generate highly realistic content such as text, images, and audio. While these advancements offer numerous benefits, it is critical that we are aware of the associated risks. The AI Asia Pacific Institute has hosted a series of conversations…

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FRT Episode 135: Evaluating the Digital Pound 32:01

1y ago32:01

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In this episode of FRT, Tom Mutton, Director of Fintech at the Bank of England, discusses the Bank’s joint consultative report with HM Treasury, titled “The digital pound: a new form of money for households and businesses?” Tom additionally comments on the future of financial infrastructure, addressing privacy, interoperability, public vs. private …

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FRT Episode 134: Emerging Technologies and Infrastructure - Views from Asia Pacific 32:35

1y ago32:35

32:35

In this episode of FRT, Yue Hong Zhang of Boston Consulting Group (Hong Kong) and Daniel Wu of Amazon Web Services (APAC) discuss emerging technologies and the future of financial infrastructure, including the development of cloud, artificial intelligence, digital assets, blockchain technology, and the policy environment shaping the adoption of the…

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FRT Episode 133: Assessing Cloud Adoption 21:21

1y ago21:21

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This episode of FRT reflects on the role of cloud computing in the future of finance, and the recent US Treasury Report on the topic, with Howard Boville, Head of IBM Cloud Platform & Technology Lifecycle Services. Cloud computing is an essential tool for the digital transformation of financial services, but its rise has been accompanied by a globa…

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FRT Episode 132: Central Bank Innovation - An Update on Digital Transformation in the Public Sector 22:51

1y ago22:51

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Episode 132 of FRT provides an update on digital transformation in the public sector with Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief Fintech Officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) held their Innovation Summit 21-22 March where they convened Central Banks and representatives of the financial services industry to ex…

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FRT Episode 131: Interbank Reconciliation and the Digital Euro with Silvia Attanasio 24:25

1+ y ago24:25

24:25

In this episode of FRT, Silvia Attanasio, Head of Innovation at the Italian Banking Association (ABI) and President of ABI Lab, discusses interbank reconciliation using distributed ledger technology (DLT) and work the Italian banks have undertaken in support of research into a Digital Euro. Silvia is a member of the ECB Digital Euro Market Advisory…

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FRT Episode 130: Digital Economy Dynamics 26:56

1+ y ago26:56

26:56

Data is at the core of today’s economy and the future of finance, so the stakes are high as governments create the frameworks to regulate and control its use. In this episode of FRT, Jessica Renier and Conan French share some of the different vectors where the IIF sees the new developments in the policy debate as well as the key takeaways on data g…

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FRT Episode 129: CBDCs and The Digital Dollar Project 2.0 32:38

1+ y ago32:38

32:38

In this episode of FRT, Jennifer Lassiter, Executive Director of the Digital Dollar Project (DDP), discusses the global development of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the DDP’s recent White Paper 2.0, titled “Revisiting the Digital Dollar Project’s exploration of a U.S. central bank digital currency.”…

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FRT Episode 128: Digital Finance in Davos (WEF 2023) 31:53

1+ y ago31:53

31:53

In this episode of FRT, Jesse McWaters, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Regulatory Advocacy at Mastercard, and former Financial Innovation Lead at the World Economic Forum, gives us a look into the 2023 WEF Annual Meeting and emerging digital trends on the horizon. In its first winter being held in Davos since the start of COVID-19, Jesse …

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FRT Episode 127: Digital Finance in 2023 18:34

1+ y ago18:34

18:34

In this episode of FRT, Jessica Renier, Managing Director of Digital Finance at the Institute of International Finance, discusses geopolitical and institutional frameworks as we close out 2022 and look forward to 2023. The environment in which financial institutions operate shapes priorities, and in turn, the workplans of global standard setting bo…

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FRT Episode 126: Machine Learning Adoption 21:10

1+ y ago21:10

21:10

In this episode of FRT, Ryan Moore, Managing Director of Financial Services at EY, discusses trends in Machine Learning adoption in financial services and key insights in the upcoming IIF-EY Report on ML for Credit Risk and Anti-Money Laundering. Ryan will join Conan French from IIF's Digital Finance department to discuss the state of development a…

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#44: Professor Seongwook Heo on the AI Landscape & Governance in South Korea 54:33

1+ y ago54:33

54:33

This podcast series details our most recent publication '2022 Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Asia-Pacific Region'. The report provides continuity to the work the AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI) published in 2021, but adopts a more in-depth focus on Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India. The report assesses each country b…

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#43: Wan Sie LEE on the AI Landscape & Governance in Singapore 30:17

1+ y ago30:17

30:17

This podcast series details our most recent publication '2022 Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Asia-Pacific Region'. The report provides continuity to the work the AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI) published in 2021, but adopts a more in-depth focus on Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India. The report assesses each country b…

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FRT Episode 125: The Future of Money and Crypto Winter with Doug Elliott 39:25

2y ago39:25

39:25

In this episode of FRT, Doug Elliott, Partner and Head of the Oliver Wyman Forum's Future of Money Initiative, discusses trends impacting global economics, the importance of designing CBDCs with a workable business model in mind, and the outlook for Crypto Winter.

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#42: Arunima Sarkar on the AI Landscape & Governance in India 35:42

2y ago35:42

35:42

This podcast series details our most recent publication '2022 Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Asia-Pacific Region'. The report provides continuity to the work the AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI) published in 2021, but adopts a more in-depth focus on Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India. The report assesses each country b…

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Ambassador Ted Osius: Vietnam’s Economic Development, Clean Energy Transition, and Digital Economy 34:38

2y ago34:38

34:38

This episode features Ambassador Ted Osius, President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council and former US Ambassador to Vietnam. Ambassador Osius speaks to Laura about opportunities and challenges for US companies in Vietnam with respect to Vietnam's rapid economic growth and clean energy transition, as well as Mekong and environmental issues in…

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#41: The AI Landscape & Governance in Australia and India 55:32

2y ago55:32

55:32

This podcast series details our most recent publication '2022 Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Asia-Pacific Region'. The report provides continuity to the work the AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI) published in 2021, but adopts a more in-depth focus on Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India. The report assesses each country b…

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Gregory Poling: Outlook for the Philippines’ Foreign Policy and Climate Goals Under the Marcos Administration 20:46

2y ago20:46

20:46

This episode features Gregory Poling, Director of the Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He is a leading expert on the South China Sea disputes and conducts research on U.S. alliances and partnerships, democratization and governance in Southeast Asia, and maritime …

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FRT Episode 124: Is the US Entering the Global Landscape of Privacy Legislation? 15:16

2y ago15:16

15:16

The global trend of new privacy regulation that is both rushed and expansive is creating challenges for international financial services firms trying to operate amid increasing and fragmented regulation. Liz Roberts, IIF General Counsel, joins us on this episode to discuss the latest draft of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act which has g…

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#40: The AI Landscape & Governance in Singapore, South Korea and Japan 59:32

2y ago59:32

59:32

This podcast series details our most recent publication '2022 Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Asia-Pacific Region'. The report provides continuity to the work the AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI) published in 2021, but adopts a more in-depth focus on Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India. The report assesses each country b…

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FRT Episode 123: Discussing DeFi with Iota Nassr of the OECD 32:15

2y ago32:15

32:15

In this episode of FRT, Iota Nassr, Economist at the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), discusses decentralized finance (DeFi), why it matters, its institutionalization, and the implications of volatility in the market.

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Season 4: Asia-Pacific Collaboration & AI Governance 1:15

2y ago1:15

1:15

AI is transnational and borderless. As AI developments unfold at such unprecedented scale and pace, the call for building trustworthy AI has been resounding. To achieve it, international cooperation is crucial. Join us for a whole new season of this Podcast, where we are deepen our research aiming to promote and amplify collaboration in the Asia-Pa…

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FRT Episode 122: Considering a Digital Dollar and Digital Euro

2y ago

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In this episode of FRT, Jessica Renier, Managing Director of Digital Finance at the Institute of International Finance discusses the IIF's responses to the Federal Reserve Bank and European Commission consultations on a central bank digital currency. The IIF commends the Fed and EC for taking this step forward in considering this momentous issue.…

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FRT Episode 121: The Future of Finance, Web 3, and the Metaverse 30:01

2y ago30:01

30:01

In this episode of FRT, Ronit Ghose, Global Head of Banking, Fintech and Digital Assets for Citi Global Insights discusses the future of finance, exploring potential benefits and likely challenges of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Web 3.0, and the Metaverse.

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FRT Episode 120: Conduct and Culture Risk Management 27:38

2y ago27:38

27:38

Leading supervisors and financial service firms are increasingly considering conduct and culture alongside the more established risk management areas. This episode explores the emerging trends surrounding conduct and culture and analyzes new solutions employing behavioral science and technology to deal with the scale and speed of the challenge.…

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FRT Episode 119: Central Bank Digital Currency with the IMF 38:29

2y ago38:29

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In this episode of FRT, Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli, Division Chief in the Monetary and Capital Markets Department, and Gabriel Soderberg, Financial Sector Expert, of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discuss Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), including design choices and interoperability, risks and opportunities in implementation, and how the …

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FRT Episode 118: DeFi and Disclosure: Rethinking Compliance with NFTs and DAOs 27:13

2y ago27:13

27:13

DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and blockchain technology are driving innovation in products and services including NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens), DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations), and DID (Decentralized Identifiers). They are also attracting regulatory scrutiny as the sector grows, risks become clearer, and these new kinds of organizations …

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FRT Episode 117: U.S. Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets 35:37

2y ago35:37

35:37

In this episode of FRT, Carole House, Director of Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation at the White House National Security Council, and Christopher Giancarlo, former Chairman of the U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission and founder of the Digital Dollar Foundation, discuss the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Ensuring Respons…

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James Borton: Navigating to Common Ground in the South China Sea 30:06

2y ago30:06

30:06

This week, Lai and Kelly are joined by James Borton, a veteran journalist and author on Southeast Asia. He has reported widely for outlets such as The Washington Times and The Diplomat, focusing on environmental security issues stretching from the Philippines, Micronesia and to Vietnam, especially on the Mekong River and the South China Sea. Mr. Bo…

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