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Manila and Beijing Clarify Select South China Sea Claims

The Philippines’ passage of two new maritime laws and China’s publication of baselines around Scarborough Shoal are the latest in a series of legal developments in the South China Sea. But how will clarifying claims affect tensions in disputed waters?

Critical Questions by Harrison Prétat and Gregory B. Poling — November 21, 2024

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A New Nordic NATO?

Podcast Episode by Henrik Breitenbauch and Benjamin Jensen — July 16, 2024

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NATO and the Arctic

Podcast Episode by Commander Rachael Gosnell and Benjamin Jensen — July 16, 2024

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Shoring up Port Security in the Americas

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Douglas Farah, President of IBI Consultants. Together, they discuss the growing relevance of ports for criminal organizations to move illicit goods across oceans and national borders, as well as best practices for addressing these challenges. They also delve into China's growing role into the Western Hemisphere's port infrastructure and the potential vulnerabilities this may pose for the region. 

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — August 8, 2024

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NATO and the Arctic

An audio version of “NATO and the Arctic,” a new commentary by Commander Rachael Gosnell and CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Commander Rachael Gosnell and Benjamin Jensen — July 16, 2024

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A New Nordic NATO?

An audio version of “A New Nordic NATO?,” a new commentary by Henrik Breitenbauch and CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Henrik Breitenbauch and Benjamin Jensen — July 16, 2024

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The Neglected Domain

An audio version of “The Neglected Domain,” a new commentary by Mark Montgomery CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Mark Montgomery and Benjamin Jensen — July 15, 2024

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Unpacking China’s Naval Buildup

An audio version of “Unpacking China’s Naval Buildup,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Alexander Palmer, Henry Carroll, Nicholas Velazquez. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Alexander Palmer, Henry H. Carroll, and Nicholas Velazquez — June 5, 2024

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The Threat of China’s Shipbuilding Empire

An audio version of “The Threat of China’s Shipbuilding Empire,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Matthew P. Funaiole. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Matthew P. Funaiole — May 10, 2024

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U.S. Operational Retreat from Antarctica

An audio version of “U.S. Operational Retreat from Antarctica,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William "Bill" Muntean III. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by William "Bill" Muntean III — May 9, 2024

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A Mezze: Salmon Farming in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) doesn’t seem like the ideal place for a salmon farm, but aquaculture is becoming an increasingly large part of the UAE's food security strategy.

Podcast Episode — February 1, 2023

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