Allies and Partners

In a shifting world order, maintaining strong relationships with allies and partners is key for geopolitical power. CSIS scholars research how to form comprehensive partnerships to achieve U.S. and allied global policy goals.

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AUKUS Turns Five: Real Progress, Hard Challenges Ahead

Five years on, the AUKUS partnership has built the scaffolding for deterrence. Now it has to prove the scaffolding can bear weight.

Commentary by Jonathan Ahlstrom and Charles Edel — September 14, 2026

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Victor Cha

Victor Cha

President, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair
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Max Bergmann

Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Stuart Center
Seth G. Jones

Seth G. Jones

President, Defense and Security Department; Harold Brown Chair
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Jon B. Alterman

Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy
Jerry McGinn

Jerry McGinn

Director, Center for the Industrial Base and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
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Alek Jovovic

Deputy Director, Center for the Industrial Base and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department

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The Impossible State

Poisoning the Well: U.S.-Korea Trade Tension

Dr. Victor Cha, Adam Farrar, Eunjoong Kim, and Wonchul Kim discussed the recent U.S. House Judiciary Committee report on discriminatory practices, expiration of Section 122 tariffs, and the Korean investment deals. 

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha, Adam Farrar, Eunjoong Kim, and Wonchul Kim — July 31, 2026

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Southeast Asia Radio

Southeast Asia’s Strategic Alignment Future with Prashanth Parameswaran

This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran to discuss his new book on the future of Southeast Asia’s strategic alignment amid U.S.-China rivalry. Lauren and Sebastian cover the latest in the region, from Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to regionwide efforts against illegal drugs. 

Podcast Episode by Lauren Mai, Gregory B. Poling, Elina Noor, and Dr. Prashanth Parameswaran — July 16, 2026

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Russian Roulette

Ukraine's Dynamic Defense Sector: Combat Hubs, Air Defense, and Non-Stop Innovation

Investigative journalist Tim Mak, who has been stationed in Ukraine since 2022, joins Max and Maria for a discussion about life in Kyiv, the processes and challenges driving innovation in Ukraine’s dynamic civilian defense combat hubs, and the impact of AI and information integration on the battlefield.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Tim Mak — July 10, 2026

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Make the Ankara Summit About European Defense Autonomy

As NATO meets in Ankara amid transatlantic strain, European allies must present the Trump administration with a burden-shifting roadmap, put its defense industry on a wartime footing, and advance NATO-EU cooperation by addressing Turkey’s role in European defense.

Commentary by Max Bergmann and Otto Svendsen — July 6, 2026

Southeast Asia Radio

Pacific Airwaves – New Leadership, New Currents

Andreyka and Monica discuss Prime Minister Matthew Wale's foreign policy, ocean governance, and other regional updates. This episode was recorded on June 29, 2026.

Podcast Episode by Andreyka Natalegawa and Monica Sato — July 2, 2026

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

Vietnam’s Evolving Foreign Policy with Le Hong Hiep

This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Le Hong Hiep to discuss recent developments in Vietnam’s foreign policy after To Lam’s visits to the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Patal and Japhet cover the latest developments, from corruption investigations in Indonesia and the Philippines to Chinese engagement in the region.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Elina Noor, Le Hong Hiep, and Japhet Quitzon — June 18, 2026

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