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Inside Trump’s Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Program

A targeted U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure was a risky but likely necessary move, aiming to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Trump can now take additional steps to minimize the chances of a wider war.

Commentary by Emily Harding — June 22, 2025

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The Russian Wartime Economy

June 17, 2025 • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
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Can Ukraine Survive Without U.S. Aid?

June 5, 2025 • 11:15 am – 11:45 pm EDT
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The Impossible State

What Are U.S. and NATO Views on China?

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha, Ms. Henrietta Levin, and Dr. Luis Simón discussed the Trump administration’s policy toward China, U.S.–China trade relations, the future of U.S. and NATO engagement with China, and more.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — May 30, 2025

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Pekingology

China Across CSIS: Lessons and Next Steps from Deals with China and the UK

This episode of Trade Guys features Bill Reinsch, Scott Miller, and Andrew Schwartz discussing the U.S.-China Geneva agreement to ease the trade war and negotiating lessons from the US-UK framework under the Trump administration.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller and H. Andrew Schwartz — May 29, 2025

CSIS Pekingology
Southeast Asia Radio

Midterm Elections in the Philippines with Aries Arugay

Greg and Elina are joined by Aries Arugay to discuss the Philippines’ midterm elections. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from updates on Myanmar to Cambodian Remembrance Day.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — May 29, 2025

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
The Truth of the Matter

Russia’s Battlefield Woes

Seth G. Jones, director of the CSIS Defense and Security Department and Harold Brown Chair, joins the podcast to discuss the state of the war in Ukraine and a new CSIS report on Russia’s battlefield performance.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Seth G. Jones — May 29, 2025

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35 West

Mexico's Semiconductor Moment

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Jesús Silva Elizalde to discuss tthe state of U.S.-Mexico semiconductor cooperation, and Mexico's strategy to further develop its chips industry.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — May 29, 2025

CSIS 35 West

2025 CSIS-CSDS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific

The CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department cordially invites you to 2025 CSIS-CSDS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific to explore how NATO and Indo-Pacific allies can navigate this evolving landscape.

Event — May 27, 2025

South Korean Presidential Election | The Capital Cable #113

The South Korean presidential election officially kicked off on May 12, and the results of the June 3 election promises to bring changes to a country embroiled in political turmoil since a short-lived martial law in December 2024.

Event — May 22, 2025