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How China Could Blockade Taiwan

China has options other than invasion to try to force Taiwan’s unification, one of which is a blockade. This report explores the potential motivations and strategic calculus for a blockade and maps out possible scenarios of how China could approach blockade operations.

Digital Report by Bonny Lin, Brian Hart, Matthew P. Funaiole, Truly Tinsley, and Samantha Lu — August 22, 2024

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Turmoil in Thailand with Pongkwan “PK” Sawasdipakdi

Greg and Elina unpack the latest political developments in Thailand with Pongkwan “PK” Sawasdipakdi. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from Alice Guo’s arrest to Pope Francis’ region-wide visit.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — September 5, 2024

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The Asia Chessboard

Malaysia’s Path in a Contested Asia

This week Mike is joined by Elina Noor, Senior Fellow for the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. They discuss Malaysia’s approach to geopolitics and outlook for the future.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green and Jude Blanchette — September 5, 2024

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Houthi Aggression and a Roadmap for Peace in Yemen

Maged Al-Madhaji, chair and co-founder of the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies, joins Dr. Jon Alterman, director of the CSIS Middle East Program, to discuss Houthi attacks on international shipping and the war in Yemen.

Event — September 4, 2024

Babel: Translating the Middle East

Isabelle Werenfels: North Africa's Relationship with Europe

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Dr. Isabelle Werenfels about the ways in which relations between Europe and North Africa are changing.

Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman, Will Todman, and Leah Hickert — September 4, 2024

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