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The Northern Triangle of Central America holds potential as a nearshoring destination for U.S. companies. Multiple stakeholders have the opportunity to address labor market challenges by expanding and creating workforce development initiatives.

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35 West

The Geopolitics of Special Economic Zones in the Americas

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Greg Huger, Executive Director of the HUGE Business and Investment Council. Together, they discuss the factors that make an SEZ successful not just for attracting and promoting private enterprise, but engaging local communities and national governments.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — June 9, 2022

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Southeast Asia Radio

U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit Roundup with Bich Tran

Greg and Elina talk with Bich Tran, adjunct fellow with the CSIS Southeast Asia Program and fellow with Verve Research, about last week’s U.S.-ASEAN special summit.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Simon Tran Hudes — May 26, 2022

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
The Trade Guys

Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

The Trade Guys talk the baby formula shortage, last week’s ASEAN summit, and the TRIPS waiver at the WTO.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, William Alan Reinsch, and Scott Miller — May 20, 2022

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Pekingology

China’s Power Position in Global Ports

In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair Jude Blanchette is joined by Isaac B. Kardon, an assistant professor in the Strategic and Operational Research Department at the U.S. Naval War College, to discuss his paper Pier Competitor: China’s Power Position in Global Ports, which is co-authored with Wendy Leutert.

Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette — May 19, 2022

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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

Africa’s Response to Covid-19: The Acceleration of its Digital Revolution

Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Director and Senior Fellow for CSIS Africa, guest hosts to discusses the digital revolution in Africa with Togo’s Minister of Digital Economy and Transformation, Cina Lawson, and Better Than Cash Alliance’s Lead of Africa Policy and Partnerships, Nshuti Mbabazi.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — May 11, 2022

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35 West

The Future of the Zones for Employment and Economic Development in Honduras

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Matthew Rooney, Director of Outreach and Strategic Partnerships at the George W. Bush Center. Together, they discuss expectations for the ZEDE model and its impact on economic growth, as well as some of the obstacles the zones confront when it comes to political stability and change.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — May 5, 2022

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Southeast Asia Radio

Indonesia and the G20 with Dino Patti Djalal

Greg and Elina sit down with Dino Patti Djalal, chairman of the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia and former Indonesian ambassador to the United States.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Simon Tran Hudes — April 28, 2022

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
The Trade Guys

Smart Sanctions? Dumb Sanctions?

The Trade Guys discuss China tariffs, the continuing reverberations from the Russia conflict, and the de minimis rule.  

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, William Alan Reinsch, and Scott Miller — April 28, 2022

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Southeast Asia Radio

The Trade Guys Crossover: Dissecting the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)

On April 14, Elina and Greg sat down with the Trade Guys to discuss the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). We are re-publishing the conversation with their permission. Don't forget to check out The Trade Guys- releasing every week on the CSIS network.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, H. Andrew Schwartz, William Alan Reinsch, and Scott Miller — April 21, 2022

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio