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Special Envoys Can Elevate Africa Under Trump

During Donald Trump’s previous term, a variety of regional special envoys were an effective approach to navigating Africa’s complex political landscape. For his new term, appointing five envoys should be considered to strengthen U.S. diplomatic engagement on the continent.

Commentary by Cameron Hudson — January 14, 2025

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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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President, Defense and Security Department; Harold Brown Chair
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Emily Harding

Vice President, Defense and Security Department; Director, Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program
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Clayton Swope

Deputy Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
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Victor Cha

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Andy Lim

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Joseph Rodgers

Joseph Rodgers

Deputy Director and Fellow, Project on Nuclear Issues
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Thibault Denamiel

Fellow, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business

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35 West

Best of 35 West: Unpacking USMCA

In this episode, originally aired on May 16, 2024, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Kenneth Smith Ramos, Chief Trade Negotiator for Mexico from 2017 to 2018 and one of the architects of USMCA.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — December 5, 2024

CSIS 35 West
The Asia Chessboard

Deciphering Seoul's Indo-Pacific Tilt

Mike hosts Jina Kim, Dean of Language and Diplomacy Division at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, to discuss South Korea's foreign policy and strategy in the Indo-Pacific. 

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — December 5, 2024

CSIS The Asia Chess Board

Demining Ukraine’s Farmland: Progress, Adaptation, and Needs

Landmine contamination across Ukraine’s farmland remains a complex and pervasive challenge despite significant progress. What else is needed to restore Ukraine’s farmland, and why should it remain a priority for the United States and Ukraine’s allies?

Critical Questions by Emma Dodd and Caitlin Welsh — December 5, 2024

Babel: Translating the Middle East

Analysis: The Regional Fallout of Syria's Unrest

Last weekend, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a former al Qaeda affiliate with a base in northwest Syria, launched a surprise offensive. The rebels captured Syria’s second-largest city, Aleppo, and headed toward Homs and Hama, two major population centers. The weekend’s battles mark the first significant shift of battle lines in Syria since 2020. With Russian and Syrian airstrikes on rebel strongholds picking up, Asher Grant-Sasson speaks with Jon Alterman, director of the CSIS Middle East Program, about the regional and geostrategic implications of a possibly new phase in Syria’s 13-year civil war.

Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman and Asher Grant-Sasson — December 3, 2024

CSIS Babel

Biden Goes to Angola: Beyond the Lobito Corridor

U.S. president Biden’s visit to Angola, 50 days before leaving office, sparks questions about the United States' ability to offer a unique partnership and prioritize Angolan needs over geopolitical interests.

Commentary by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — December 3, 2024

Biden’s Trip to Angola: What to Expect

This panel discussion will provide a comprehensive preview of President Biden’s priorities for the visit, from strengthening bilateral ties with Angola to advancing economic collaboration through initiatives like the Lobito Corridor.

Event — December 2, 2024