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The United States Cannot Afford Disarray as China Strengthens Its Biopharmaceutical Industry

The United States should remember that leadership in biopharmaceutical innovation is driven by its unparalleled R&D ecosystem. Arbitrary changes in funding and rules threaten U.S. bioinnovation leadership and the nation’s health, welfare, and national security.

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Julie Heng — March 18, 2025

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The Asia Chessboard

Schemes and Scam Inc. in Southeast Asia

Mike hosts Sue-Lin Wong, the Economist’s Southeast Asia correspondent. She was formerly a China correspondent for The Economist and host of The Prince, a multiple award-winning Economist podcast series about Xi Jinping. They discuss Southeast Asia and her new podcast Scam Inc.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — March 6, 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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Iranian Networks in the Middle East

Renad Mansour, senior research fellow & project director of the Iraq Initiative at Chatham House and Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East & North Africa Programme at Chatham House join Dr. Jon Alterman to discuss emerging trends in Iran's transnational networks.

Transcript — March 6, 2025

Ghana: Facing Internal and External Threats Without Citizen Support

Ghana is a key U.S. security partner due to its perceived stability in a region plagued by coups and rising autocracy. However, internal security threats, transborder insurgencies, ethnic marginalization, and economic challenges reveal underlying instability.

Report by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Karana Olivier — March 4, 2025

The Truth of the Matter

Stepping Up on Spectrum

Matthew Pearl, director of the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program, joins the podcast to discuss all things spectrum and his recent testimony on spectrum before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Matt Pearl — March 4, 2025

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The Eurofile

Can Germany Revive its Economy?

Max and Donatienne break down the results of German election and discuss what a new government could mean for the Germany's economic trajectory. They then welcome Sander Tordoir, chief economist at the Centre for European Reform, to discuss Germany’s economic malaise and preview how a new German government may impact the European economy.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — February 28, 2025

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Why It’s Time to Reconsider a European Army

Europe defending itself with separate militaries, without U.S. support, is neither logical nor practical. It is time to reconsider a common European army.

Commentary by Max Bergmann — February 28, 2025

Southeast Asia Radio

Pacific Airwaves – Aid, Alliances, and Uncertainty

Andreyka welcomes new co-host John Augé to Pacific Airwaves to discuss Trump’s return to the White House, the impact of USAID cuts to the region, the Cook Islands’ cooperative agreements with China, and more.

Podcast Episode by Andreyka Natalegawa and John Augé — February 27, 2025

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