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Daniel F. Runde

Daniel F. Runde

Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development
Katherine E. Bliss

Katherine E. Bliss

Senior Fellow and Director, Immunizations and Health Systems Resilience, Global Health Policy Center

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What Is Driving Violent Unrest in Sudan?

The power struggle between two armed factions in Sudan has broken out into open warfare. The deadly conflict has dire implications for civilian life and humanitarian needs in the country, as well as long-term stability.

Critical Questions by Cameron Hudson — April 18, 2023

Revitalizing American Commercial Diplomacy Conference

The conference will highlight the importance of commercial diplomacy and demonstrating in tangible terms why the Biden administration, particularly the Department of State and the Department of Commerce, should engage in it more actively.  

Event by William Alan Reinsch , Amb. Ronald E. Neumann , Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez , Cathy Novelli , and Amb. Craig Allen , Michelle O'Neill , Amb. Earl Anthony Wayne , Matthew P. Goodman , Rep. Colin Allred , Amb. Charles E. Cobb, Jr. , Amb. Robert Cekuta , Kathleen Ambrose , Dale N. Tasharski , Amb. Kathleen Doherty , Amb. Shaun Donnelly — April 11, 2023

Addressing Uganda's Crackdown on LGBTQ+ Rights

What is driving the latest crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in Uganda, and how can the international community support Uganda's LGBTQ+ community?

Event by Maria E. Burnett , Frank Mugisha, PhD , Nicholas Opiyo , Qwin Mbabazi , and Jessica Stern — April 10, 2023

Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

Innovating Digital Technology in Agriculture with Agromovil’s Andrew Mack 

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Andrew Mack who explains how his company helps connect small farmers with markets around the world and discusses the importance of digital technology in the agricultural sector, particularly in developing countries.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — April 7, 2023

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The Clerics Forging Peace in the Sahel

Catherine Nzuki, Associate Fellow with the CSIS Africa Program, is joined by two Ghanaian clerics: Bishop Alfred Agyenta and Sheikh Dr. Hazic Hussein Zakaria.

Podcast Episode by Catherine Nzuki — April 6, 2023

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Diving Deeper: U.S.-Africa Engagement on Maritime Security

Mvemba is joined by Rear Admiral Chase Patrick, Director of the U.S. Naval Forces Maritime Headquarters to Europe-Africa and the U.S. Sixth Fleet and Mr. Mark Schapiro, Foreign Policy Advisor of the U.S. Naval Forces to Europe-Africa. 

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — March 22, 2023

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Conflict Prevention, Climate Change, and Why Ghana Matters Now

Climate change, structural challenges, and security threats are heightening the risk of conflict in Ghana, a stable country amid a region beset by volatility. This CSIS brief analyzes the risks and outlines a comprehensive conflict prevention approach.

Brief by Anastasia Strouboulis , Erol Yayboke , and Abigail Edwards — March 22, 2023

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Takeaways From Nigeria’s Elections

Amaka Anku, Practice Head for Africa at the Eurasia Group, joins us to discuss Nigeria's elections.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — March 10, 2023

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Technology as a Driver of Gender Equality and Peace

As the 67th Commission on the Status of Women meets, the Project on Fragility and Mobility outlines how innovation and technology can be powerful in addressing gender inequalities and should be critical tools within the broader discussion of global fragility.

Commentary by Abigail Edwards , Alexis Day , and Erol Yayboke — March 8, 2023