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The U.S. and Korea Should Be Bold in Their Investments

Seoul and Washington should dedicate a portion of the investments to projects that will improve national security and supply chain security even if they entail accepting some commercial risk. 

Newsletter by Troy Stangarone — October 13, 2026

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Europe’s Trade Defense Push, Diesel Pressure, and South Korea’s U.S. Investment

Bill and Scott cover France and Germany’s push to bolster Europe’s trade defenses against China, Trump administration pressure on allies over emergency diesel supplies, and the status of foreign investment pledges, including South Korea’s U.S. plans.

Podcast Episode by Alex Kisling, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — October 13, 2026

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Diplomacy or Coercion?

In this week’s column, Bill Reinsch discusses how Trump’s coercive trade policies played out at the recent G20 foreign ministers’ meeting.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — October 13, 2026

The U.S. and Korea Should Be Bold in Their Investments

Seoul and Washington should dedicate a portion of the investments to projects that will improve national security and supply chain security even if they entail accepting some commercial risk. 

Newsletter by Troy Stangarone — October 13, 2026

U.S.-Africa Economic Ties Beyond AGOA

In this episode of Into Africa, Oge is joined by Enoh Ebong, and Navin Girishankar to discuss what a future Africa Growth and Opportunity Act agreement must deliver.  

Event — October 9, 2026

Into Africa

U.S.-Africa Economic Ties Beyond AGOA

In this episode of Into Africa, Oge Onubogu is joined by Enoh Ebong and Navin Girishankar to discuss AGOA's legacy, the changing global trade landscape, and what a future U.S.-Africa economic framework must deliver.

Podcast Episode by Oge Onubogu, Enoh T. Ebong, and Navin Girishankar — October 9, 2026

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The AI Export Dilemma

In this week’s column, Bill Reinsch discusses whether the United States should allow exports of AI technologies and strategies the United States could employ to stay ahead in the global technology race.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — October 6, 2026

The New Sanctioning Russia Act: Optics for Now, Leverage for Later

The United States just passed a sanctions bill aimed at Russia's oil revenues, but its real leverage may be the tariff abilities embedded inside it. India, the second-largest buyer of Russian crude, may become the law’s first real test.

Commentary by Shashwat Kumar — October 5, 2026

Japan as a Maritime Great Power and the China Challenge

Join the CSIS Japan Chair for a discussion of Japan’s evolution as one of the world’s most significant maritime great powers, the challenges it faces from China, and the potential for U.S.-Japan cooperation.

Event — October 1, 2026

Restoring the Economics of Copper Processing

Copper processing economics are under pressure. Treatment and refining charges have turned negative as Chinese smelting capacity continues to outpace global mine supply, squeezing independent smelters worldwide and exposing the limits of current U.S. and allied policy responses.

Report by Ryuhei Ono — October 1, 2026