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Securing Africa’s Future Water Needs

The CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program launched of a new digital report, "Securing Africa's Future Water Needs," examining the water resource challenges and opportunities facing Sub-Saharan Africa.

Transcript — January 30, 2026

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Vice President, Global Development Department, Director, Sustainable Development and Resilience Initiative and Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea next week offers an opportunity for the United States and its partners and allies to make serious progress on securing critical minerals supply chains.

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What Could a Trump Peace Plan in Ukraine Look Like?

As Trump’s team pushes for a Ukraine peace deal amid new pressure on Russia, experts and AI models outline the most likely outcomes, from frozen frontlines to the economic and security terms shaping negotiations.

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A New Chapter for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation enters a pivotal new phase with a new CEO and upcoming reauthorization—offering a chance to redefine its mission, strengthen global impact, and sharpen its role in U.S. foreign policy and national security.

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The Strategic Future of Subsea Cables: Singapore Case Study

Singapore’s location, pro-business regulations, and forward-planning have made it a global hub to be emulated for data movement and subsea cables; however, its limited space constrains future prospects in an increasingly tense geopolitical region, demanding key next steps.

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Back to basics: Decoding demographics with Dr. Jennifer D. Sciubba

Catherine was joined by Dr. Jennifer D. Sciubba, President and CEO of the Population Reference Bureau, to discuss the limited window to take advantage of Africa’s demographic dividend, the population decline debate in the West, and why overpopulation is a contentious term. 

Podcast Episode by Catherine Nzuki — August 28, 2025

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