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Crossroads of Commerce: How the Taiwan Strait Propels the Global Economy

This report provides an unprecedented look at the Taiwan Strait’s role in global trade, revealing that over one-fifth of all maritime commerce passes through this vital waterway. China possesses a range of non-kinetic options it may employ to coerce Taiwan, which could significantly disrupt this trade.
 

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, David Peng, Bonny Lin, and Jasper Verschuur — October 10, 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

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The Threat of China’s Shipbuilding Empire

China has used nonmarket practices to boost its shipbuilding industry at the expense of its competitors. As concerning as this is for the industrial competitiveness of the United States and its allies, China’s shipbuilding prowess is also a matter of national security.

Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole — May 10, 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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U.S. Operational Retreat from Antarctica

CSIS Americas Program senior associate William "Bill" Muntean III assesses the implications of the United States' decision to reduce its short-term activities and long-term capabilities in Antarctica in an era of geopolitical competition. 

Commentary by William "Bill" Muntean III — May 8, 2024

Ships, Trains, and Trucks: Unlocking Ukraine’s Vital Trade Potential

The full-scale Russian invasion has devastating effects on Ukraine’s trade causing vast destruction of its transport and logistics infrastructure. Ukraine and its partners have to be creative and determined in finding new trade corridors to support business operations.

Report by Romina Bandura, Ilya Timtchenko, and Benjamin Robb — April 8, 2024

Red Sea Cable Damage Reveals Soft Underbelly of Global Economy

Recent damage to three undersea cables in the Red Sea highlights that there are no easy solutions for protecting critical undersea infrastructure. Governments and companies can take steps to improve resilience and enhance maritime awareness.

Commentary by Sean Monaghan, Michael Darrah, Eskil Jakobsen, and Otto Svendsen — March 7, 2024