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Drone Saturation: Russia’s Shahed Campaign

Starting in September 2024, Russia significantly ramped up its use of Shahed drones, increasing from approximately 200 launches per week to more than 1,000 per week by March 2025 as part of a sustained pressure campaign.

Brief by Benjamin Jensen and Yasir Atalan — May 13, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Drones and AI on the Ukrainian Battlefield

Kateryna Bondar, fellow in the CSIS Wadhwani AI Center, joins the podcast to discuss how Ukraine is using AI-driven unmanned systems to reduce direct warfighter involvement while enhancing combat effectiveness.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Kateryna Bondar — April 2, 2025

CSIS the truth of the matter

Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2025

Terrorism remains a threat to U.S. citizens, assets, and interests despite the national security community’s decreasing focus on counterterrorism.

Report by Alexander Palmer, Riley McCabe, Daniel Byman, and Skyeler Jackson — March 28, 2025

The Truth of the Matter

Russia's Shadow War Against the West

CSIS's Seth Jones, president of the CSIS Defense and Security Department, joins the podcast to discuss his new report, "Russia's Shadow War Against the West."

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Seth G. Jones — March 21, 2025

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Air and Space Domain Lessons from Russia-Ukraine: Part Two | Conflict in Focus

The air and space domains have been critical in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This week will feature a special two-part episode in the 'Conflict in Focus' series focused on the Air and Space Domain, where experts will discuss how the conflict is shaping Europe's strategic posture in the near term.

Event — March 20, 2025

The Trump-Putin Phone Call: Some Promise, Some Disappointments, and Many Questions

Today's Trump-Putin phone call included some encouraging developments, such as a ceasefire on deep strikes and a process for continued negotiations. However, there is no 30-day ceasefire, and frontline fighting will continue unabated. This is only the first step in a long process.

Commentary by Mark F. Cancian and Maria Snegovaya — March 18, 2025

Russian Roulette

Rose Gottemoeller on Negotiating with Russia

Max and Maria welcomed Rose Gottemoeller back to the show, to discuss the ongoing negotiations between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine. As a former American diplomat who has sat across from the Russians to negotiate international treaties, she shared her insights about what she is watching as this process unfolds.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — March 17, 2025

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