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The Ripple Effects of Vietnam’s Island-Building in the South China Sea

Vietnam’s expansion of its South China Sea outposts through dredging hasn’t yet triggered a major response from other claimants—but that doesn’t mean it won’t have wide-ranging impacts on the future of the disputes.

Commentary by Harrison Prétat — March 31, 2025

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The Impossible State

The Future of U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Cooperation

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha and Dr. Michael Green discussed U.S.-ROK-Japan trilateral cooperation, the Trump administration’s strategy for the Indo-Pacific, and more.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Michael J. Green — April 11, 2025

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The Afropolitan

The new Alliance of Sahel States and the future of Africa’s legacy institutions

Three West African countries - Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso - have finalized their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Another thing they have in common? All three countries are under junta rule after military coups that took place in recent years. They have since formed their own union - the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

Why have these three countries exited ECOWAS, and is this a crisis point for the regional bloc? Catherine Nzuki is joined by Beverly Ochieng, Senior Analyst for Francophone Africa at Control Risks, and a Senior Associate with the CSIS Africa Program, to unpack these questions and more.

Podcast Episode by Catherine Nzuki and Beverly Ochieng — March 6, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

What's Happening to USAID?

Noam Unger, director of the CSIS Sustainable Development and Resilience Initiative, joins the podcast to discuss the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Noam Unger — February 6, 2025

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Russian Roulette

Lessons from Soviet Foreign Policy with Sergey Radchenko

Max and Maria interviewed historian Sergey Radchenko about his book To Run the World, discussing how Soviet foreign policy insights can shed light on Russia's current global strategy.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — February 6, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

AI Diffusion Framework - Emergency Podcast

In this pressing episode, we break down the release of the Biden administration's Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion. We discuss the rationale for this latest control, and its reception among major AI and semiconductor firms, U.S. allies, and the incoming administration. 

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gregory C. Allen — January 13, 2025

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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

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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