A podcast unpacking critical issues underpinning China’s emergence as a global power.
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CSIS’ Greg Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai, joined by Elina Noor, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, highlight the most important news from Southeast Asia and dive into candid conversations with leading voices on the region and U.S. foreign policy. We’ll cover everything you want to know about Southeast Asia. Geopolitics in the region? Recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic? Democracy and human rights? Nothing is off limits! So join us for “Southeast Asia Ra ...
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A weekly analysis of the complex policy issues driving the news.
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Russian Roulette takes a look at the politics, economics, and culture of Russia and Eurasia through both interviews and lively discussion with experts from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and around the world. Hosted by CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program experts Olga Oliker and Jeffrey Mankoff.
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Trade experts Scott Miller and Bill Reinsch break down the buzz around trade, how it affects policy, and how it impacts your day-to-day. The Trade Guys is hosted every week by H. Andrew Schwartz at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C. Email your questions to [email protected].
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CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power is a speaker series on women in international business and global affairs. The biweekly podcast features leading women from the corporate, government, and national security worlds discussing top international issues.
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Energy is at the heart of the most important issues facing the U.S. and the world. On the Power Map podcast, we explore the forces reshaping the global energy landscape with policymakers, industry experts, and thought leaders. Hosted by the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program.
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Fearless music activists. Savvy tech entrepreneurs. Social disrupters. Into Africa shatters the narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. Host Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Africa program director and senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C., sits down with policymakers, journalists, academics and other trailblazers in African affairs to shine a spotlight on the faces spearheading cultural, political, and economic change on the continent.
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North Korea is the Impossible State. Each episode, join the people who know the most about North Korea for an insiders’ discussion with host H. Andrew Schwartz and Victor Cha about one of the United States’ top national security priorities. Email your questions to [email protected].
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Audio Briefs brings you CSIS publications in audio form. Listen to short, spoken-word summaries from CSIS experts about their latest reports, or hear a full audio version of any CSIS commentary.
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The world's top leaders and thinkers come to CSIS to discuss pressing global challenges. Each week, “Curated Conversations” culls the most critical of these discussions. For more on CSIS events, visit csis.org/events.
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The CSIS Americas Program podcast looks at the politics and policies of the 35 countries in the Western Hemisphere. It especially focuses on U.S. engagement with the region, whether on trade, diplomacy, or security issues like drugs and terrorism. Guests include top policymakers from the U.S. and other countries.
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The AMTI Podcast covers developments in the Asia-Pacific maritime domain, from land reclamation, to fisheries disputes.
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Intersections: Where Human Rights and Democracy Meet
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The battle for democracy will be fought one human rights issue at a time. In this biweekly podcast from the CSIS Human Rights Initiative, host Marti Flacks tackles current events with activists and policymakers at the center of global efforts to promote human rights and build stronger, more sustainable democracies. Share your feedback at [email protected].
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Shannon N. Green, former director and senior fellow of the CSIS Human Rights Initiative and former managing director of CSIS’s Commission on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), explored the violent extremism phenomenon – its causes, manifestations, and responses. In each episode, Shannon sat down with a different expert or practitioner, building a mosaic of voices and perspectives on CVE from all around the world.
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Hosted by Max Bergmann, director of the Stuart Center and the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, and Donatienne Ruy, director of the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy at CSIS, “The Eurofile” looks at Europe through a Washington lens. We will discuss, debate, and dissect the big issues consuming Europe with some of the leading voices from the transatlantic community. We’ll try to make sense of developments in Brussels, break down European elections, and discuss all the issues roiling trans ...
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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde
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Hosted by Dan Runde, William A. Schreyer Chair and Director, Project on Prosperity and Development, Building the Future explores topics at the intersection of global development, foreign policy, and national security. In each episode, Dan sits down for a discussion with a leading expert from government, the private sector, and international organizations to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the world today.
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Through a series of expert interviews, this podcast mini-series explores some of the most pressing questions raised by the CSIS Middle East Program report, “Citizens in Training: Conscription and Nation-building in the United Arab Emirates.” Hear from leading experts on the Gulf, the UAE, and modern militaries in general what the UAE’s bold experiment in military conscription as a nationbuilding tool reveals about the leadership’s diagnosis of its key challenges at a pivotal moment in its na ...
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Hosted by Max Bergmann, director of the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, “NATO’s Road to Madrid” explores how the United States’ most important alliance is approaching a critical process it has not undertaken since 2010: updating its Strategic Concept. The last time NATO endorsed a formal strategy, Russia had not invaded Ukraine, China was not yet thought to be a challenge meriting NATO attention, and defense planners were only beginning to look at the military implications of clima ...
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China has emerged as one of the 21st century’s most consequential nations, making it more important than ever to understand how the country is governed. True to the name Pekingology, or the study of the political behavior of the People’s Republic of China, this podcast aims to unpack the behavior of the Chinese Communist Party and implications these actions have within China and for U.S.-China relations. Jude Blanchette, the Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS, is joined by various expert ...
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In 2016, a rival foreign power, Vladimir Putin’s Russia, launched an attack on the United States of America. What we now know is that American intelligence agencies have concluded that Russia planned and executed a campaign to undermine our democracy and to affect our Presidential election. For President Trump, Russia is a complicated subject. But this podcast isn't about Donald Trump's complications with Russia, nor is it about Republicans and Democrats. One of the dangers in the hyper part ...
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The “Asia Chessboard” features in-depth conversations with the most prominent strategic thinkers on Asia. Host Michael Green, Henry A. Kissinger Chair at CSIS and CEO of the United States Studies Centre, takes the debate beyond the headlines of the day to explore the historical context and inside decision-making process on major geopolitical developments from the Himalayas to the South China Sea. Experience the hard calls and consequential debates that drive US policy towards this critical r ...
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AI. Social Media. Blockchain. Gene-edited babies. Are these the greatest innovations in history or the greatest threat to humanity? Humanity, Wired makes sense of the human rights impact of technology today and tomorrow. Host Amy Lehr, Human Rights Initiative director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C., sits down with human rights defenders, policymakers and technologists to discuss how to make technology work for us, not against us.
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Today’s food insecurity requires new solutions. Have policymakers kept up, or are they relying on yesterday’s answers? On the Reset the Table podcast, CSIS Global Food Security Program director Caitlin Welsh makes room at the table for fresh ideas for solving food insecurity around the world—and right here at home.
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America has an unusual history. It did not begin with ethnic homogeneity or a long, shared cultural history. It began as a set of ideals enshrined in our Constitution and the Bill of Rights. In “The Engine Room of Democracy,” CSIS President and CEO John J. Hamre discusses with former government officials and policymakers how the fundamental ideals in our constitutional democracy are applied every day and why these ideals should remain the bedrock of our society.
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Understanding China has become more difficult than ever. It has also become more important than ever. Whether the United States and China are rivals, partners, or a mix of both, effective policy will only be as good as the information on which it is based. Host Scott Kennedy, the Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at CSIS, has been one of the few American scholars to travel between Washington and Beijing in recent years. His travels are driven by a firm belief ...
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As a NATO and NORAD member, Canada plays a crucial role in North American continental defense. With the United States now pursuing an expanded continental missile defense posture dubbed the Golden Dome, the Canada-U.S. relationship may be entering a new phase. While the Golden Dome could prove beneficial in advancing Canada’s security strategy, it …
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China Across CSIS: What Are U.S. and NATO Views on China?
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42:09In this episode from The Impossible State, host Victor Cha moderates a discussion with Henrietta Levin, former Deputy China Coordinator for Global Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and former Director for China at the National Security Council, and Dr. Luis Simón, director of the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) at the Vrije…
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The development sector has changed irrevocably. What comes next?
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28:13Catherine Nzuki is joined by Blair Glencorse and Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, co-CEOs of Accountability Lab, to unpack the latest findings from the Global Aid Freeze Tracker. Together, they reflect on the current state of the development sector and explore where the development sector goes from here.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Summit Outcomes with Prashanth Parameswaran
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40:09Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran to discuss the ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN-GCC-China Joint Summit, and the Shangri-la Dialogue. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from the Thai-Cambodia border skirmish to rising AI investments in ASEAN countries.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Vannevar Labs at its core has a bold mission: bring the best technology American innovation can offer into close partnership with the U.S. government to equip public servants with the tools they need to keep the country safe. Host Dr. Kathleen McInnis sits down with Erin Biggers, Vice President of Mission at Vannevar Labs, for a conversation on how…
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Trump Strikes a Deal to Restore Rare Earths Access
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11:01An audio version of “Trump Strikes a Deal to Restore Rare Earths Access,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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An Export Control Chat with Jeannette Chu
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36:27On this episode of the Trade Guys, we welcome the National Foreign Trade Council's Jeannette Chu to talk us through the latest developments in trade and security, including the Trump administration's "disco ball" approach to export controls, Section 232 tariffs, and other tools.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
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In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha, Dr. Pacheco Pardo, and Mr. Sydney Seiler discussed South Korea’s new president, the foreign policy challenges facing the incoming administration, and the implications of the election for U.S.–ROK relations and the broader Indo-Pacific region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
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"The spectrum is a scarce national resource...it is absolutely a defense priority." Much of the spectrum has been auctioned off for commercial use, sparking a fierce debate on Capitol Hill: How can we balance spectrum use between commercial and national defense needs? While fast telecommunications is crucial to our economy, leaving spectrum space f…
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An audio version of “Globalization Persists,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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White House Executive Orders Target Ambitious Nuclear Deployment in the United States and Abroad
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15:50An audio version of “White House Executive Orders Target Ambitious Nuclear Deployment in the United States and Abroad,” a new commentary by CSIS's Jane Nakano and Leslie Abrahams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Why Auctioning Military S-Band Spectrum Is a Bad Idea
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9:06An audio version of “Why Auctioning Military S-Band Spectrum Is a Bad Idea,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Tom Karako. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Brussels Shudders at Polish Election Results and Max Reports from Europe
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27:56Max and Donatienne discuss the second round of the Polish presidential election and its implications for Europe. Then they discuss Max’s recent Europe trip and his impressions from meetings with European officials and experts. Learn more: Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts The Implications of Poland’s Presidential Election…
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The Influence of Xi Jinping’s Father, Xi Zhongxun: A Conversation with Dr. Joseph Torigian
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41:38In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Joseph Torigian joins us to discuss his newly released book The Party’s Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping. Dr. Torigian describes the life and struggle of Xi Zhongxun as a party official during the Cultural revolution and specifically the impact he had on the life and …
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Russia, the Newest Disrupter in Southeast Asia?
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39:59This week Mike speaks with Ian Storey, Senior Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute and Editor of the Contemporary Southeast Asia journal. His new book is Putin's Russia and Southeast Asia: The Kremlin's Pivot to Asia and the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War and is the first single-authored book on Russia and Southeast Asia to be published sinc…
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“The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover”: Audio Brief with Maria Snegovaya
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3:49A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Maria Snegovaya on her report with Nicholas Fenton, Tina Dolbaia, and Max Bergmann, The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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“The Golden Dome as a Service: Pushing the Envelope on DOD Use of Commercial”: Audio Brief with Clayton Swope
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2:26A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Clayton Swope on his white paper, The Golden Dome as a Service: Pushing the Envelope on DOD Use of Commercial.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and 2023 Nigerian presidential candidate, joined Into Africa to discuss his belief that the answer to Nigeria’s persistent challenges lies in the character of its leaders. Obi shared that to restore public trust in Nigeria’s government, leaders need to embody competence, capacity, compassion, and integrit…
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Prioritizing Air and Missile Defense Spending in the Broader Budget Debate
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12:12An audio version of “Prioritizing Air and Missile Defense Spending in the Broader Budget Debate,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Wes Rumbaugh. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Ukraine’s Drone Swarms Are Destroying Russian Nuclear Bombers. What Happens Now?
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15:03An audio version of “Ukraine’s Drone Swarms Are Destroying Russian Nuclear Bombers. What Happens Now?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Masao Dahlgren and Lachlan MacKenzie. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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South Korea’s New President: Frying Pan to Fire
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8:06An audio version of “South Korea’s New President: Frying Pan to Fire,” a new Critical Questions by Victor Cha and Andy Lim. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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What is the End Point of U.S.-China Competition?
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26:41“I do believe we’re in a strategic competition. I believe it’s fine to describe it that way analytically. But if it’s a competition that is purely strategic, what’s the goal? What’s the endpoint?” U.S. strategic competition with China is a cornerstone of our Indo-Pacific policy. However, this suggests that the U.S.-China relationship is always a ze…
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The Ukrainian Economy Today with Elina Ribakova
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36:53Elina Ribakova returned to the show to speak with Max and Maria about the evolution of the Ukrainian economy since February 2022.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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“Russia’s Battlefield Woes in Ukraine”: Audio Brief with Seth Jones and Riley McCabe
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3:47A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Seth Jones and Riley McCabe on their brief, “Russia’s Battlefield Woes in Ukraine.”By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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The Implications of Poland’s Presidential Election
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7:41An audio version of “The Implications of Poland’s Presidential Election,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Donatienne Ruy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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China Courts the Pacific: Key Takeaways from the 2025 China–Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
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11:44An audio version of “China Courts the Pacific: Key Takeaways from the 2025 China–Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Kathryn Paik and John Augé. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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The Meaning of U.S. Troop Withdrawals from Korea
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11:27An audio version of “The Meaning of U.S. Troop Withdrawals from Korea,” a new Critical Questions by Victor Cha. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Relative Superiority in the Drone Age: McRaven’s Playbook Meets Ukraine’s Airfield Assaults
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8:11An audio version of “Relative Superiority in the Drone Age: McRaven’s Playbook Meets Ukraine’s Airfield Assaults,” a new Commentary by Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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IEEPA Tariffs Struck Down, EU Tariff Threats, and the Big Beautiful Bill
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27:40On this episode of the Trade Guys, we walk through decisions by two federal courts blocking the Trump administration's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). We then look at the president's recent threat of 50% tariffs on the EU and the "Big Beautiful" budget reconciliation bill moving through Congress.…
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