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Starvation Crimes and International Law: A New Era

Indiscriminate bombing of civilian infrastructure. Denial of humanitarian assistance. Medieval sieges of populations centers. The world is facing a global food crisis—and the unlawful use of starvation as a weapon of modern warfare is making it worse. 

Report by Chase Sova — December 4, 2024

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The Truth of the Matter

A Rising Barometer for 2025

Paul B. Stares, General John W. Vessey Senior Fellow for Conflict Prevention and Director of the Center for Preventive Action at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins the podcast to discuss the results of CFR’s 2025 Preventive Priorities Survey, which predicts more serious and more likely conflict contingencies than any other survey in its 17-year history.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Paul B. Stares — January 22, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

AI Diffusion Framework - Emergency Podcast

In this pressing episode, we break down the release of the Biden administration's Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion. We discuss the rationale for this latest control, and its reception among major AI and semiconductor firms, U.S. allies, and the incoming administration. 

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gregory C. Allen — January 13, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Trudeau's Dramatic Resignation

What led to Justin Trudeau’s resignation, and what does it mean for Canada’s future? Vincent Rigby unpacks it with insight on this episode of the The Truth of the Matter.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Vincent Rigby — January 10, 2025

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Russian Roulette

25 Years of Putinism with Sam Greene

 Max, Maria, and Dr. Sam Greene discuss the impact of Vladimir Putin's 25 years of rule in Russia, analyzing the changes in the country and exploring the future of his regime.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — January 10, 2025

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Pekingology

Overcoming the Emperor's Dilemma

In this episode from June 2021, Jude Blanchette is joined by Wang Yuhua to discuss how rulers in Imperial China maintained -- and lost -- political power. 

Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette — January 3, 2025

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The Impossible State

South Korea's Political Crisis

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha, Dr. Darcie Draudt-Véjares, and Mr. Bruce Klingner discuss the current political situation in South Korea. Topics will include updates on President Yoon's martial law, his impeachment, what's next for the Korean peninsula and US-ROK alliance, and more. 

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — December 19, 2024

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The Truth of the Matter

Piecing Together What Happened in Syria

CSIS's Norman Roule joins the podcast to discuss the actors that enabled the Assad regime to survive for so long, how bureaucratic rot in Russia and Iran enabled Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to move south so quickly, and actions the U.S. can take to support peace in the region.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Norman T. Roule — December 12, 2024

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The Truth of the Matter

Syria’s House of Cards

CSIS’s Natasha Hall joins the podcast to discuss the rot inside the Assad regime, the country’s new power center and the internal tensions that remain.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Natasha Hall — December 11, 2024

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The Truth of the Matter

Syria: Moment of Maximum Hope

CSIS’s Jon Alterman joins the podcast to discuss the dramatic developments in Syria, the external actors involved, and potential U.S. approaches.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Jon B. Alterman — December 10, 2024

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Starvation Crimes and International Law: A New Era

Indiscriminate bombing of civilian infrastructure. Denial of humanitarian assistance. Medieval sieges of populations centers. The world is facing a global food crisis—and the unlawful use of starvation as a weapon of modern warfare is making it worse. 

Report by Chase Sova — December 4, 2024