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Photo: Philippines' Presidential Communications Office

Photo: Philippines' Presidential Communications Office

Manila and Beijing Clarify Select South China Sea Claims

The Philippines’ passage of two new maritime laws and China’s publication of baselines around Scarborough Shoal are the latest in a series of legal developments in the South China Sea. But how will clarifying claims affect tensions in disputed waters?

Critical Questions by Harrison Prétat and Gregory B. Poling — November 21, 2024

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CSIS President and CEO, and Langone Chair in American Leadership
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President, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair
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Heather Williams

Director, Project on Nuclear Issues and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
William Alan Reinsch

William Alan Reinsch

Senior Adviser, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
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Daniel F. Runde

Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development

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The Impossible State

South Korea's Political Crisis

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha, Dr. Darcie Draudt-Véjares, and Mr. Bruce Klingner discuss the current political situation in South Korea. Topics will include updates on President Yoon's martial law, his impeachment, what's next for the Korean peninsula and US-ROK alliance, and more. 

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — December 19, 2024

CSIS The Impossible State North Korea

Manila and Beijing Clarify Select South China Sea Claims

The Philippines’ passage of two new maritime laws and China’s publication of baselines around Scarborough Shoal are the latest in a series of legal developments in the South China Sea. But how will clarifying claims affect tensions in disputed waters?

Critical Questions by Harrison Prétat and Gregory B. Poling — November 21, 2024

Regional Support to Address Democratic Backsliding in Africa

Tackling the persistent issue of undemocratic changes in government (UCG) in Africa will require regional organizations to improve current mechanisms of addressing UCG by enhancing organizational capacities and streamlining coordination between partners.

Report by Idayat Hassan — November 19, 2024

ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum 2024

Please join us for the 9th annual ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum, our premier international forum that brings together officials, policymakers, and experts to discuss issues important to the U.S.-ROK alliance.

Event — November 18, 2024

Why Are Latin American Dictators Seeking Membership in BRICS+?

CSIS Americas Program experts unpack the recent BRICS+ Summit and how rising interest among authoritarian and semi-authoritarian governments in the Western Hemisphere puts current member Brazil in a bind.

Critical Questions by Ryan C. Berg, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Rubi Bledsoe, and Henry Ziemer — October 28, 2024

Into Africa

Botswana Beyond Diamonds

Mvemba discusses Botswana's political landscape and development with Kagiso Molatlhwa, Executive Director of the Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (BOCONGO). Molatlhwa emphasizes the need for economic diversification, improved service delivery, and a more inclusive constitution.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — October 4, 2024

CSIS Into Africa

Humanitarian Finance: A Missed Opportunity for Reform at the Summit of the Future

The United Nations hosted the Summit of the Future in New York on September 20–23, seeking to “forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future," yet humanitarian finance was not meaningfully included in its agenda or outcome.

Critical Questions by Marc Cohen and Michelle Strucke — September 30, 2024

A Strategic Framework for America in the Twenty-First Century

Uncover the future of global governance and America’s position within it. This monograph explores America’s evolving role on the world stage and highlights key strategies to navigate the critical shifts reshaping the international landscape.

Report by John J. Hamre, Joyce Bongongo, Kate MacPhail, John Schaus, and Nina Tarr — September 17, 2024