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Seeding Security: Why Agrobiodiversity Loss Threatens National Security

Agriculture is increasingly strained by growing food demand, global conflict, and the loss of its most foundational resource, agrobiodiversity. CSIS experts examine why the loss of agrobiodiversity threatens not just food security, but global security writ large.

Critical Questions by Zane Swanson and Caitlin Welsh — January 21, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Measles Outbreak Implications

The United States is experiencing the worst measles outbreak in 30 years and the highest rate of contraction in the past six years after nearly eradicating the disease. CSIS’s J. Stephen Morrison joins the podcast to discuss the outbreak and the risks associated with it.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and J. Stephen Morrison — March 12, 2025

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The War in Ukraine Three Years On

Max and Maria sat down with Michael Kimmage and Dara Massicot for an event in the CSIS studio to discuss the three-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The conversation took stock of the current situation on the battlefield, the state of affairs within Russia and Ukraine right now, and the diplomatic prospects for the kind of negotiated settlement currently being advocated for by the Trump administration.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, Michael Kimmage, and Dara Massicot — February 26, 2025

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Transatlantic Tensions at the Munich Security Conference

CSIS’s Steve Morrison and Caitlin Welsh discuss the fallout from VP JD Vance's Munich speech and its impact on NATO and U.S.-European relations. They also explore European unity on food security, climate change, and health, and the broader effects on global stability.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, J. Stephen Morrison, and Caitlin Welsh — February 26, 2025

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Don’t Brush Off Bird Flu

Michaela Simoneau, associate fellow at CSIS, joins the podcast to discuss the U.S. bird flu outbreak, pandemic warning signs, and tools to contain the virus.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Michaela Simoneau — January 30, 2025

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Seeding Security: Why Agrobiodiversity Loss Threatens National Security

Agriculture is increasingly strained by growing food demand, global conflict, and the loss of its most foundational resource, agrobiodiversity. CSIS experts examine why the loss of agrobiodiversity threatens not just food security, but global security writ large.

Critical Questions by Zane Swanson and Caitlin Welsh — January 21, 2025

To Bolster Global Food and Water Security, Strengthen U.S. Policy Coordination

Clean water and nutritious food are vital to human welfare. They are also increasingly important to U.S. strategic interests. Strengthening U.S. policy coordination can maximize resources and capture multiple synergies across global food and water security goals.

Commentary by David Michel and Caitlin Welsh — December 18, 2024

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To Bolster Global Food and Water Security, Strengthen U.S. Policy Coordination

An audio version of “To Bolster Global Food and Water Security, Strengthen U.S. Policy Coordination,” a new commentary by CSIS’s David Michel and Caitlin Welsh. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by David Michel and Caitlin Welsh — December 18, 2024

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Driving Impact Live: Leading USAID's Global Mission for Impact

Have you ever wondered how Washington’s most influential policy leaders got their start? Join the Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project and explore Washington's most prominent policy trailblazers' exhilarating personal and professional journeys.

Event — November 19, 2024