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Event Summary: Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability Forum

The Center for Strategic and International Studies Stephenson Ocean Security Project and Human Rights Initiative held the Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability Forum with FishWise on Friday, September 15, 2023. The forum brought together sectoral experts, government representatives, industry leaders, and civil society stakeholders to reflect on the progress made in adopting comprehensive electronic Catch Documentation and Traceability programs and the future steps to support legal and sustainable fisheries. This event summary provides an overview of the major themes presented at the forum.

Blog Post by Mariana Aziz , Jenny Barker , Alexa Cole , and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) , Jennifer Kane , Sara Lewis , Tony Long , Farid Maruf , Jovice Mkuchu , Kate O'Rourke , Leo Pradela , Whitley Saumweber , Ian Urbina , Laura Van Voorhees — September 27, 2023

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Daniel F. Runde

Daniel F. Runde

Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development
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Senior Fellow and Director, Immunizations and Health Systems Resilience, Global Health Policy Center

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Politics and Security in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Join the CSIS Africa Program for a conversation with Patrick Muyaya, the DRC Minister of Information and Government Spokesperson, as they address critical issues facing both the DRC today and our collective future.

Event by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Patrick Muyaya Katembwe — September 27, 2023

Event Summary: Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability Forum

The Center for Strategic and International Studies Stephenson Ocean Security Project and Human Rights Initiative held the Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability Forum with FishWise on Friday, September 15, 2023. The forum brought together sectoral experts, government representatives, industry leaders, and civil society stakeholders to reflect on the progress made in adopting comprehensive electronic Catch Documentation and Traceability programs and the future steps to support legal and sustainable fisheries. This event summary provides an overview of the major themes presented at the forum.

Blog Post by Mariana Aziz , Jenny Barker , Alexa Cole , and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) , Jennifer Kane , Sara Lewis , Tony Long , Farid Maruf , Jovice Mkuchu , Kate O'Rourke , Leo Pradela , Whitley Saumweber , Ian Urbina , Laura Van Voorhees — September 27, 2023

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Nine Coups in Three Years

Burkina Faso (twice). Chad. Gabon. Guinea. Mali (twice). Niger. Sudan. The recent spate in coups has forced many to pause and ask difficult questions. Has democracy failed? Why do a minority of citizens support or tolerate military rule, and what does this backing say about the ineffectiveness of their previous governments?

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — September 21, 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

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

While Russian arms sales in areas such as missile and air defense systems, aircraft, armored vehicles, naval systems, and engines have historically been significant, recent trends show that exports in virtually all of these major weapons categories will decline.

Report by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , Tina Dolbaia , and Nick Fenton — September 18, 2023

Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability Forum- Taking Stock and Next Steps

The Stephenson Ocean Security Project and the Human Rights Initiative will host an impact event to bring together sectoral experts, government representatives, industry leaders, and civil society stakeholders to reflect on the progress made and to explore the challenges and opportunities ahead as we move towards a more sustainable and traceable seafood industry.

Event by Whitley Saumweber and ​Marti Flacks — September 15, 2023

Water: Access, Livelihoods, and Security

Please join CSIS for a panel discussion regarding water access and security. A quarter of the global population lacks clean water access, particularly marginalized groups like women. Lack of water access is an international security hazard as it exacerbates conflicts. 

Event by Richard Crespin , Nancy J. Eslick , Monica Ellis , and Nabil Chemaly — September 12, 2023

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Assessing Tinubu’s First 150 Days in Office

Fyneface Dumnamene joins to assess President Bola Tinubu's first 150 days in office and the economic challenges facing the administration.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — September 7, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

Conflict Minerals

CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran and Joseph Majkut join the podcast to discuss why the U.S. should elevate the role of critical minerals.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Gracelin Baskaran , and Joseph Majkut — September 7, 2023

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