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The Chisinau Summit: A Litmus Test for Moldova and the EPC

The stakes are high for the upcoming Summit of the European Political Community, which is being held in Moldova on June 1. It is a political blessing but a logistical challenge for the small country, and the platform must confirm its added value and strategic role.

Commentary by Mathieu Droin and Ilke Toygür — May 26, 2023

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Jon B. Alterman

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Senior Vice President, Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, and Director, Middle East Program
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Senior Vice President; Harold Brown Chair; and Director, International Security Program
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The Impossible State

Unpacking North Korea’s Isolation - The CommonHealth Crossover Episode

In a crossover episode with CSIS's The CommonHealth, Dr. Victor Cha is joined by J. Stephen Morrison to discuss an update on what we know, suspect, and do not know about North Korea still in extreme isolation from the rest of the world.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and J. Stephen Morrison — April 24, 2023

CSIS The Impossible State North Korea

Dangerously Hungry: The Link between Food Insecurity and Conflict

The WFP USA's Dangerously Hungry report explores the complex relationship between food insecurity and instability, confirming that conflict drives hunger, but also that hunger drives conflict. The report’s lead authors summarize its findings.

Commentary by Chase Sova and Eilish Zembilci — April 21, 2023

Southeast Asia Radio

The Reinvigoration of the U.S.-Philippines Alliance with Charmaine Willoughby

Greg and Elina sit down with Charmaine Willoughby to discuss the latest flurry of developments in the U.S.-Philippines Alliance, including the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, Balikatan joint military exercises, and new EDCA sites. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Karen Lee — April 20, 2023

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Russian Roulette

Sanctions and Russia's Defense Industry

Max and Maria to discuss the findings of a new CSIS report, "Out of Stock? Assessing the Impact of Sanctions on Russia's Defense Industry."

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — April 20, 2023

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Into Africa

Sudan Conflict: How Did We Get Here?

Mvemba is joined by Cameron Hudson to unpack the long-term drivers of tensions between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — April 20, 2023

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Babel: Translating the Middle East

Ayham Kamel: The Gulf's Regional Diplomacy

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Ayham Kamel of the Eurasia Group. They talk about the current diplomatic landscape in the Gulf, how leaders perceive their security interests, their views on the U.S. staying in power in the region, and how they are responding to the U.S. retrenchment from the Middle East.

Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman , Will Todman , and Daniel Sharp — April 18, 2023

CSIS Babel

Frozen Frontiers: China’s Great Power Ambitions in the Polar Regions

Chinese scientific research and commercial investments in the Arctic and Antarctica have elevated China’s voice in polar affairs, but its growing physical footprint in the world’s most remote frontiers also advance China’s broader strategic and military interests.

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole , Brian Hart , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Aidan Powers-Riggs — April 18, 2023

Using Big Data to Reduce Leaks

The latest leak of sensitive intelligence is cause for concern about how the national security community secures classified data. CSIS experts Emily Harding and Ben Jensen explore how the national security community can embrace new technologies to prevent future leaks.

Commentary by Emily Harding and Benjamin Jensen — April 17, 2023