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Shattered Relief: A 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Turkey and Syria

Critical Questions by Erol Yayboke — February 7, 2023

Earthquake May Deepen Syria’s Divides

Commentary by Natasha Hall — February 7, 2023

Trial Balloon: Balancing Multiple Goals in U.S.-China Relations

CSIS Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy offers his commentary on how the Chinese surveillance balloon incident relates to the strategic challenges for the United States in managing a difficult relationship with China.

Commentary by Scott Kennedy — February 8, 2023

China Holds the Key to Global Energy Demand

Commentary by Ben Cahill and Ilaria Mazzocco — February 8, 2023

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Building on China’s Mistake to Advance U.S. Interests after the Balloon

Critical Questions by John Schaus

Press Briefing: Previewing President Biden’s Meeting with President Lula of Brazil

Event by Ryan C. Berg , Thiago de Aragão , and Lauri Tähtinen

Energy and Climate in the 118th Congress with Sen. Kevin Cramer

Podcast Episode by Lisa Hyland and Joseph Majkut

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Next Steps in the Evolution of Development Finance

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February 9, 2023 • 11:30 am – 12:45 pm EST

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Rating India 2023: Key Opportunities and Risks

Hosted by Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies

February 9, 2023 • 8:00 – 9:00 am EST

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The Capital Cable #64: U.S. Extended Deterrence

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February 9, 2023 • 8:45 – 9:30 am EST

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Implications of the EU Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act for U.S. Business

Hosted by Scholl Chair in International Business

February 9, 2023 • 9:00 – 10:00 am EST

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Testify with Kari Bingen

Launching Into the State of the Satellite Marketplace

Kari Bingen (Aerospace Security Project) before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the commercial space sector, China’s efforts to dominate the commercial space market, and Congress’ role in promoting private sector space activity.

February 2, 2023

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Spotlight on China

Dire Straits: China’s Push to Secure Its Energy Interests in the Middle East

To meet its vast energy needs, China is expanding its footprint along the Strait of Hormuz—a vital chokepoint for transporting oil. As Beijing looks to secure its interests in the region, it may leverage commercial inroads to further military and intelligence activities.

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole , Brian Hart , and Lily McElwee — February 3, 2023