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Building Larger and More Diverse Supply Chains for Energy Minerals

Report by Joseph Majkut , Jane Nakano , Maria J. Krol-Sinclair , Thomas Hale , and Sophie Coste — July 19, 2023

Russia Inflicts Grain Pain

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Caitlin Welsh — July 20, 2023

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The U.S.-ROK Nuclear Consultative Group’s Successful Launching

The new Nuclear Consultative Group between the United States and South Korea this week is a significant event for lasting peace on the peninsula as it shored up extended nuclear deterrence commitments to South Korea and sent signals to North Korea of its capabilities.

Commentary by Victor Cha — July 20, 2023

Mineral Monopoly: China’s Control over Gallium Is a National Security Threat

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole , Brian Hart , and Aidan Powers-Riggs — July 18, 2023

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Previewing the Second Russia–Africa Summit

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After AMLO: The Economic, Security, and Political Outlook for Mexico in 2024

Report by Ryan C. Berg , Sara Fattori , and Henry Ziemer

Incremental Progress Made in Fourth IPEF Round, Still a Ways to Go

Critical Questions by Erin L. Murphy and Aidan Arasasingham

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Spotlight on North Korea

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The American Detainee in North Korea

An American soldier crossed into North Korea today during a civilian tour of the Joint Security Area, which borders the two Koreas, and has been detained by North Korea. What will happen next?

Critical Questions by Ellen Kim and Andy Lim — July 18, 2023

Punggye-ri Update: No Indications of Test Preparations

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — June 27, 2023

Deep Dive: North Korea's Missile Threats

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — June 14, 2023

Post-Launch Operations at Sohae Satellite Launching Station (Updated)

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — May 31, 2023

Featured Podcast

Introducing China Field Notes

Understanding China has become more difficult than ever. It has also become more important than ever. Join CSIS’s Scott Kennedy as he speaks to Chinese leaders from business, government, and academia, as well as foreigners who have spent many years living and working in China, on what makes China tick, where is the country going, what connects us, and what divides us.

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Korea: A New History of South & North

Korea: A New History of South & North offers a comprehensive history of the evolving identities of the two Koreas and prospects for unification. Explore this new book from Dr. Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo, and join the CSIS Korea Chair on July 24th for a book launch discussion on the history of modern Korea from the late nineteenth century to the present day.

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