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Tracking China’s Naval Modernization at Key Shipyards

Work continues apace on a rapid buildup of China’s navy. Recent satellite imagery of Jiangnan Shipyard and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard shows significant progress on China’s third aircraft carrier, a new Type 075 amphibious assault ship, and several other new vessels. 

Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole Brian Hart Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Samantha Lu — November 21, 2023

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Driving Impact

Leading America’s Military Readiness with the Honorable Shawn G. Skelly

n the season one finale of Driving Impact, host Hadeil Ali welcomes the Honorable Shawn G. Skelly, Performing the Duties of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, for a conversation on her 20-year service in the U.S. Navy and her leadership in guiding America’s military readiness. 

Podcast Episode by Hadeil Ali — November 21, 2023

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Babel: Translating the Middle East

Audio Brief: Israel Could Lose

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Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman — November 21, 2023

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Khalil Sayegh: What We Get Wrong About Gaza

Jon Alterman speaks with Khalil Sayegh about people's misconceptions about Gaza, the spread of misinformation, and why grassroots peace efforts need to change after the conflict. 

Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman Natasha Hall and Leah Hickert — November 14, 2023

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The Impossible State

U.S.-Japan-ROK Relations: Next Steps After Camp David

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha is joined by Dr. Katrin Katz to discuss the US-Japan-ROK trilateral relationship following the Camp David Summit, what to expect moving forward, and the challenges the US-Japan-ROK face in China, North Korea, and Russia.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Katrin Fraser Katz — November 9, 2023

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“Paper Tiger or Pacing Threat”: Audio Brief with Ryan Berg

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Ryan Berg on his report with Henry Ziemer, Paper Tiger of Pacing Threat?: China’s Security and Defense Engagement in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — October 31, 2023

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Pekingology

China’s New Navy

In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Xiaobing Li, professor of history and Don Betz Endowed Chair in International Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma to discuss his new book China’s New Navy: The Evolution of PLAN from the People’s Revolution to a 21st Century Cold War.  

Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette — October 12, 2023

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Russian Roulette

Eric Ciaramella and Ukrainian Security Outside of NATO

On this week's episode, Max is joined by Eric Ciaramella of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to discuss his recent writing on possible long-term security arrangements for Ukraine while the country remains outside of the NATO alliance.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann — September 21, 2023

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The Impossible State

A Renewed Axis: Putin and Kim

In this episode, Dr. Ellen Kim is joined by Dr. Angela Stent and Dr. Victor Cha to discuss the second summit between Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin, the significance of the meeting at the spaceport, and the reactions of the United States and South Korea to this summit.

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