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Advanced Technology: Examining Threats to National Security

Congressional Testimony by Gregory C. Allen — September 19, 2023

Addressing the National Security Implications of AI

Congressional Testimony by Benjamin Jensen — September 19, 2023

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Post-Prigozhin Russia in Africa: Regaining or Losing Control?

Any changes in Wagner’s command and control following Prigozhin’s presumed death do not necessarily mean that Russia is abandoning the Wagner model altogether, given the significant geopolitical and economic benefits that it provides for the Kremlin in Africa.

Report by Mathieu Droin and Tina Dolbaia — September 20, 2023

Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with Secretary Christine Wormuth and General Randy George

Transcript — September 19, 2023

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Seller's Remorse: The Challenges Facing Russia's Arms Exports

Report by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , Tina Dolbaia , and Nick Fenton

Tracking Transatlantic Drug Flows: Cocaine's Path from South America Across the Caribbean to Europe

Digital Report by Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Rubi Bledsoe

Iran Hostage Release: Honey and Vinegar

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Jon B. Alterman

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Why the Developing World and All of Us Need Trade and the WTO

Presented by Project on Prosperity and Development

September 22, 2023 • 2:30 – 3:30 pm EDT

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Spotlight on Ukrainian Business and Technology

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Aid to Ukraine: The Administration Requests More Money and Faces Political Battles Ahead

An additional $24 billion has been requested for the war in Ukraine. This is vital for both military operations and humanitarian relief, but a disappointing Ukrainian counteroffensive makes politics more difficult.

Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian — August 15, 2023

Two Ukrainian refugees use their phones against a digital landscape with a Slovakian church in the background.

Safeguarding the Digital Landscape

Digital Report by Abigail Edwards — August 23, 2023

Ensuring Oversight to U.S. Aid to Ukraine

Commentary by Daniel F. Runde and Madeleine McLean — July 21, 2023

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Financing Ukraine’s Critical Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Report by John Simon , Janina Staguhn , and Sarosh Sultan — August 23, 2023

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What's Happening with Kim & Putin

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin met in Russia on September 13th. With both leaders facing international isolation, Putin may be looking to Kim for ammunition and other supplies for its war in Ukraine, while Kim could seek Russia's aid with its satellite and ICBM programs. Victor Cha, Korea Chair at CSIS, breaks down what this meeting means for international security and the future of Russia-North Korea relations.

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