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Victor Cha

Victor Cha

President, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair
Bonny Lin

Bonny Lin

Director, China Power Project and Senior Adviser
Scott Kennedy

Scott Kennedy

Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
Nicholas Szechenyi

Nicholas Szechenyi

Vice President, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Senior Fellow, Japan Chair
William Alan Reinsch

William Alan Reinsch

Senior Adviser and Scholl Chair Emeritus, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
Matthew P. Funaiole

Matthew P. Funaiole

Vice President, iDeas Lab, Andreas C. Dracopoulos Chair in Innovation and Senior Fellow, China Power Project
Gregory B. Poling

Gregory B. Poling

Director and Senior Fellow, Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
Erin L. Murphy

Erin L. Murphy

Deputy Director, Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics and Senior Fellow, Emerging Asia Economics
Kathleen Mcinnis

Kathleen McInnis

Director, Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
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Ilaria Mazzocco

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Kathryn Paik

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Australia Chair
Yuko Nakano

Yuko Nakano

Associate Director, U.S.-Japan Strategic Leadership Program and Fellow, Japan Chair
Harrison Prétat

Harrison Prétat

Deputy Director and Fellow, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
Thibault Denamiel

Thibault Denamiel

Fellow, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
Brian Hart

Brian Hart

Deputy Director and Fellow, China Power Project
Sunha Bae

Sunha Bae

Visiting Fellow, Strategic Technologies Program

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The Truth of the Matter

Liberation Day Fallout and What Comes Next

In this special crossover episode with CSIS podcast, The Trade Guys, Bill Reinsch and Scott Miller unpack the latest news about the impacts of the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs and how markets, trading partners, and consumers will respond. 

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, William Alan Reinsch, and Scott Miller — April 8, 2025

CSIS the truth of the matter

How China Views South Korea’s Nuclear Debate

How does China perceive South Korea’s nuclear ambitions? To what extent—and why—do the Chinese worry about it? And what are the policy implications of China’s perspective for the U.S.-South Korea alliance?

Newsletter by Sungmin Cho — April 8, 2025

Will South Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions Subside in the Next Five Years?

The incoming South Korean administration will confront significant challenges, and one of the most pressing concerns will be addressing North Korea’s nuclear threats amid growing uncertainty over U.S. security commitments under the second Trump administration. 

Newsletter by Lami Kim — April 7, 2025

The Truth of the Matter

South Korea’s Quiet Crisis and Trade with the U.S.

CSIS’ Victor Cha joins the podcast to discuss South Korea’s “Quiet Crisis” of leadership and the vacuum in wake of President Yoon’s impeachment, plus, the impact of President Trump’s tariffs while the ROK seeks to elect its next leader over the next two months.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Victor Cha — April 4, 2025

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China and the Impact of “Liberation Day” Tariffs

This article unpacks the tariff actions taken against China, how China is responding, anticipated effects on China’s economy, and signposts for future action.

Critical Questions by Scott Kennedy, Ilaria Mazzocco, and Ryan Featherston — April 4, 2025