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CSIS podcasts feature experts & scholars on a range of critical issues surrounding geopolitics, national security, defense, & international affairs topics.

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Latest Episodes

On this episode of the Trade Guys, we look at ongoing challenges to the EU-U.S. trade relationship, the early data on the macroeconomic impacts of the tariffs both home and abroad, and a recent executive order zeroing out tariffs on a select range of... more

In this joint episode of Pekingology and the ChinaPower Podcast, CSIS Freeman Chair Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin and co-host CSIS China Power Project Deputy Director and Fellow Brian Hart are joined by Dan Wang to discuss his new book, Breakneck: Ch... more

Seven countries in Latin America and the Caribbean recognize Taiwan in lieu of the People’s Republic of China, the most of any other region in the world. However, the number of formal Taiwan allies has been in steady decline, particularly since 2017 ... more

This week Mike speaks with Michael Schiffer, former Assistant Administrator of the USAID Bureau for Asia from 2022 to 2025. Prior to that he was Senior Advisor and Counselor to the U.S. Senate Committee of Foreign Relations. They discuss foreign aid ... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Wang
Research Fellow with the Hoover Institution's Hoover History Lab and author of 'Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future'
Hoover Institution
Episode: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future: A Conversation with Dan Wang
Henry Large
A Rhodes Scholar and doctoral candidate in Latin American Studies at the University of Oxford.
University of Oxford
Episode: Taiwan in the Western Hemisphere: A Status Update
Michael Schiffer
Former Assistant Administrator for USAID's Bureau for Asia
Episode: Why Aid Matters to Asia Strategy
Rick Rossow
Senior Advisor and Chair on India and Emerging Asian Economics at CSIS
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: An Indispensable Partner: U.S.-India Relations in the Indo-Pacific
Ian Storey
Senior Fellow at the Yusof Ishak Institute, expert on Southeast Asian studies and author of a book on Russia's strategy in Southeast Asia
Yusof Ishak Institute
Episode: Russia, the Newest Disrupter in Southeast Asia?
Ami Bera
U.S. Congressman, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and voice on Asia issues.
House of Representatives
Episode: Indo-Pacific Strategy with U.S. Rep. Ami Bera
Abe Newman
Professor in the School of Foreign Service and Government Departments at Georgetown University and director of the BMW Center for German and European Studies
Georgetown University
Episode: Rest In Peace, the Status Quo: Romanian Elections, a “Brexit Reset,” and Clashes in Transatlantic Tech
Dr. Andrew Potter
Renowned author and associate professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University
McGill University
Episode: The Aftermath of Canada’s Elections
Ben Buchanan
Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and former Director for Technology and National Security on the National Security Council
Johns Hopkins
Episode: Is AI a Game Changer in U.S.-China Competition?

Hosts

Andrew Schwartz
Host of Asia Chessboard and Trade Guys; contributes insights on national security and foreign policy discussions.
Scott Miller
Senior expert at CSIS focusing on international trade policies and economics, especially U.S.-China relations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • 5 Star

    Sorry for the redundant title.

    For anyone interested in international affairs, this is one of the best series available.

    Wide ranging, highly informative, well produced.

    Well differentiated topics, which explore various areas in depth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Exasperatd
    United States2 months ago

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The detailed analysis of complex geopolitical issues is praised, making it a highly regarded resource for those interested in global politics.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its informative and wide-ranging discussions on international affairs.

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#211
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#250
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#40
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#41
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China’s Quest to Engineer the Future: A Conversation with Dan Wang
Q: What legacy does zero COVID have for China as an engineering state?
Wang described a tension where China's initial effective lockdown strategies deteriorated under the rigidity of its engineering mindset, leading to extreme successes and failures during the pandemic.
China’s Quest to Engineer the Future: A Conversation with Dan Wang
Q: How does China's engineering focus affect its long-term economic sustainability?
Dan pointed out that while China's monumentalism serves aesthetic and political purposes, it often neglects financial efficiency, leading to potential long-term disadvantages.
China’s Quest to Engineer the Future: A Conversation with Dan Wang
Q: What can you tell us about the monumental projects that China undertakes?
Wang highlighted how China's monumentalism allows for rapid infrastructure development, but often at the cost of everyday human needs and long-term sustainability.
China’s Quest to Engineer the Future: A Conversation with Dan Wang
Q: How did you become interested in researching China and the Chinese technology ecosystem?
Dan Wang shared his journey from working in Silicon Valley to being inspired by China's engineering projects, particularly after discussing the 'Made in China 2025' initiative with Arthur Kroeber.
Taiwan in the Western Hemisphere: A Status Update
Q: How might Washington better address contradictions in its appeals to the region?
Henry suggests that the US could compete more effectively with China by pointing to successful partnerships and making a viable alternative for trade and investment.

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Focusing on a broad spectrum of critical issues, this podcast features discussions led by experts and scholars on topics related to geopolitics, national security, defense, and international affairs. With a mix of in-depth conversations on political strategies, diplomatic relations, and economic policies, listeners can expect to engage with pressing global issues such as trade tensions, the evolving role of major powers, and the complexities of international collaborations. This series is particularly noteworthy for its incorporation of both historical context and contemporary analysis, making it a valuable resource for professionals and enthusiasts seeking to understand the intricacies of global relations and emerging geopolitical trends.

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Recent guests on CSIS Podcasts include:

1. Dan Wang
2. Henry Large
3. Michael Schiffer
4. Rick Rossow
5. Ian Storey
6. Ami Bera
7. Abe Newman
8. Dr. Andrew Potter

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