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The Truth of the Matter

Trudeau's Dramatic Resignation

What led to Justin Trudeau’s resignation, and what does it mean for Canada’s future? Vincent Rigby unpacks it with insight on this episode of the The Truth of the Matter.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Vincent Rigby — January 10, 2025

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How to Exorcise Russia’s Ghost Fleet

An audio version of “How to Exorcise Russia’s Ghost Fleet,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Benjamin Jensen — January 10, 2025

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How to Exorcise Russia’s Ghost Fleet

Russia’s ghost fleet is more than an economic lifeline—it’s a covert weapon in hybrid warfare. Through sabotage, sanctions evasion, and undersea disruption, Moscow’s shadowy armada demands bold U.S.-European steps to secure maritime order and weaken the Kremlin’s economy.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — January 7, 2025

The United States Needs a Strategic Sector Visa

As immigration policy will be a key policy discussion point in 2025, the United States should create a legal pathway for foreign job seekers in sectors critical to U.S. economic security.

Commentary by Thibault Denamiel and Catharine Mouradian — December 20, 2024

An Abundance of Ironies

This week, the Scholl Chair explores some of the “ironies” embedded in the incoming Trump administration’s approach to trade.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — December 20, 2024

Revenue Implications of Tax Cut and Jobs Act Provisions in 2025

Now that the election frenzy is over, policymakers must decide the fate of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s expiring provisions. The president-elect supports extending the TCJA, despite an expected deficit hike, while public opinion remains split on its effectiveness. 

Report by Sanam Rasool, William Alan Reinsch, and Thibault Denamiel — December 19, 2024

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Putin Thinks He Can Win: Why Would He Negotiate?

An audio version of “Putin Thinks He Can Win: Why Would He Negotiate?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Emily Harding and Aosheng Pusztaszeri. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Emily Harding and Aosheng Pusztaszeri — December 19, 2024

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