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Betting on America

How the U.S. Can Seize the Age of Biology featuring Dr. Michelle Rozo

Dr. Michelle Rozo, Vice Chair on the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, joins Navin Girishankar on Betting on America to discuss the findings from the Commission’s report to Congress.

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar — April 9, 2025

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How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?

Trump’s new tariffs hit nearly all African countries, affecting the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Africa can respond by advancing the Continental Free Trade Area, diversifying exports to BRICS and the European Union, and weighing retaliation or accommodation.

Commentary by Hannah Ryder , Trevor Lwere, and Ovigwe Eguegu — April 8, 2025

Reviving Cobre Panamá Could Be Strategic to U.S. Minerals Security

The shutdown of Cobre Panamá —one of the world's largest copper mines—amid political upheaval has disrupted global copper supply and hurt Panama's economy. U.S. diplomatic support to negotiations could help revive the mine and secure a stable, allied copper supply chain.

Commentary by Gracelin Baskaran and Paula Reynal — April 8, 2025

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

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Trump Scores an Own Goal

This week, Bill Reinsch addresses the long-term impacts of President Trump's April 2 tariffs.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — April 7, 2025

Securing the Digital and Orbital Frontiers in Ukraine

As cyberattacks shadow Ukraine’s ceasefire, resilience becomes the front line. From railways to satellites, Ukraine’s digital and orbital defenses must hold firm against coercion to secure peace and deny Russia leverage in new domains of conflict.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen and Erica Lonergan — April 3, 2025

“Liberation Day” Tariffs Explained

This analysis from the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business unpacks the April 2 tariff announcements from the White House.

Commentary by Barath Harithas, Kyle Meng, Evan Brown, and Catharine Mouradian — April 3, 2025