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A Confident Beijing Welcomes President Trump

Scott Kennedy lays out how China’s leaders are approaching the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, and why China feels remarkably more confident compared to the first such summit in 2017.

Commentary by Scott Kennedy — May 11, 2026

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Russian Roulette

War, Inflation, and Putin's Paranoia: has Russian Public Opinion Begun to Shift?

Max and Maria welcome back Dr. Sam Greene, professor of Russian Politics at King's College London, to discuss the state of Russian public opinion today, and whether domestic conditions have begun change given the state of the economy, war, and ⁠reports⁠ of increasing paranoia in the Kremlin. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Dr. Sam Greene — May 14, 2026

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Another Crack in the Tariff Wall

In this week's column, Bill Reinsch analyzes the Court of International Trade's recent ruling to invalidate the Trump administration's 10 percent tariffs.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — May 11, 2026

A Confident Beijing Welcomes President Trump

Scott Kennedy lays out how China’s leaders are approaching the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, and why China feels remarkably more confident compared to the first such summit in 2017.

Commentary by Scott Kennedy — May 11, 2026

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Indonesia’s Evolving Foreign Policy with Evan Laksmana

This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Evan Laksmana to discuss the direction of Indonesia’s foreign policy. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest from the region, from the Strait of Malacca to scam networks.

Podcast Episode by CSIS Scholars — May 7, 2026

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Management Matters

This week, Bill Reinsch explores recent developments in the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security and how the Bureau can set itself up to fulfill its mandate.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — May 6, 2026

Trade or Aid

This week, Bill Reinsch assesses the Trump administration's “trade over aid" agenda at the United Nations, arguing that current U.S. trade policy does not encourage development in other countries.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — April 30, 2026

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The Ukrainian Defense Industry and Europe’s Untapped Arsenal

Max and Maria welcome back Elina Ribakova to discuss her latest piece in Foreign Affairs, exploring the Ukrainian defense industry and its potential capacity to help Europe secure its own defense. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Elina Ribakova  — April 30, 2026

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The Sanctions Switch: Zimbabwe as a Model for a New Approach

Two years ago, the U.S. government took an action it almost never takes and sunset an economic sanctions program that was past its prime. Why? Instead of sticking to the status quo, officials recognized that the program had become unmoored from any clear strategic purpose.

Report by Judd Devermont and Brad Brooks-Rubin — April 28, 2026

Rare Earth Export Restrictions One Year Later

China’s 2025 rare earth export restrictions exposed a critical U.S. national security vulnerability. Washington responded with billions in financing and global partnerships. One year on, we assess the response—and how far the United States still is from true resilience.

Brief by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — April 27, 2026