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The Readout
by CSIS
Hosted by Colm Quinn, The CSIS Podcast dissects the big (and soon-to-be big) stories of the week in U.S. foreign policy and international affairs.
Episodes
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Climate Change and the Case of Jamal Khashoggi
This week we look at the two big stories from the week - the case of Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi dissident "disappeared" in Istanbul and the US-Saudi relations fallout and the IPCC's climate change report that warns of quick action needed by the global community before 2030 to avert climate...
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Yemen's Human Catastrophe
As conditions in Yemen continue to deteroriate from a disastrous civil war, we get an update on the facts on the ground from the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen Jamie McGoldrick. Hosted by Colm Quinn.
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A Royal Mess: What's Happening in Saudi Arabia
After the mass-arrests of dozens of royal family members in Saudi Arabia on corruption charges, we look at how Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's latest move will affect the kingdom and the wider region. With Middle East Program Director Jon Alterman. Hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at...
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Why U.S. forces are in Niger
Following the deaths of four U.S. servicemen last month in a militant ambush, the question of America’s involvement in that country and wider region have been hotly debated. This week we hear from Africa Program Director Jennifer Cooke on why the U.S. is there to begin with, the danger of...
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What Xi Jinping’s Ascent Means
After Chinese President Xi Jinping’s elevation to Mao-like status at the Chinese Communist Party National Congress this week, we look at what his rise means for China and the rest of the world. We’re joined by CSIS’s Freeman Chair in China Studies Chris Johnson. Hosted by Colm Quinn. Chris’s...
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Catalonia’s Independence Push, Brexit Update, and Austria’s Elections
On the second show this week, we talk about what’s behind Catalonia’s independence drive, how the EU-UK Brexit negotiations are stalling, and a now-familiar story: the rise of the far-right in Europe, this time in Austria. With CSIS Europe Program Director Heather Conley. Hosted by Colm Quinn....
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Assessing the Nuclear Options
Assessing the Nuclear Options by CSIS
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Germany goes to the Wahllokale
This Sunday, Germans go to the polls (die Wahllokale) to elect a new parliament. It's expected that Angela Merkel will carry on as Chancellor but Germany faces headwinds that this election campaign has tended to avoid. We also find time to talk about the upcoming Catalan independence referendum....
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Myanmar's Humanitarian Crisis
370,000 people have fled violence in Myanmar in the past month alone. This week we talk about what has caused this crisis and what choices face Myanmar's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. With Greg Poling and hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at...
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The Four Famines Facing 20 Million People
This week we hear from Kimberly Flowers, the head of our Global Food Security Project, to discuss the threat of famine in Northeast Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen. Hosted by Colm Quinn. Kimberly's piece on CSIS.org:...
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A New Strategy for America's Longest War
This week we hear from David Sedney, the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, on what's in the Trump administration's new Afghanistan policy, and whether it might work after all these years. Hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at...
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Mosul Liberated: ISIS in Retreat?
This week we look at the battle for the city of Mosul in Iraq and how it was eventually won back from the Islamic State, almost three years after its fall. With Anthony Cordesman and hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/mosul-liberated-isis-retreat)
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Defusing North Korea
This week we hear from Victor Cha, the CSIS Korea Chair, on North Korea's latest missile test and how the United States can begin to rein in the Hermit Kingdom. Hosted by Colm Quinn.
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Saudi Arabia's New Crown Prince
On this episode we discuss the rise of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who this week became next in line to the Saudi throne after being named the new Crown Prince. We also check in on the latest developments in Qatar's rift with the rest of the Gulf Cooperation Council. With CSIS's Jon Alterman and...
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Going Cold on Cuba
After Friday's announcement by President Trump that he was "canceling" the Obama administration's policy on Cuba, we talk to Mark Feierstein, a senior official responsible for opening Cuba under President Obama, about what changes now, and what stays put. Hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at...
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Trump Pulls Out of Paris
After this week's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord, we talk to Sarah Ladislaw on the impact it will have on America as well as the global climate change agenda. Hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/trump-pulls-out-paris)
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When All The President's Men Are Generals
This week we hear from CSIS Senior Fellow Alice Hunt Friend to talk about the state of relations between the civil and military branches of government, the dangers of military politicization, as well as the growing disconnect between civilian and military life. Hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at...
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Human Rights in an "America First" World
This week we hear from Shannon Green, head of our Human Rights Initiative, to talk about how America's policy on human rights promotion abroad may shift in the Trump Administration. Hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/human-rights-america-first-world)
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Erdogan's Ascendancy and Turkey's Future
This show looks at Turkey's controversial constitutional referendum, the reaction to it both inside and outside the country, and how the United States should navigate an increasingly strident Erdogan government. With Bulent Aliriza and hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at...
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France's Showdown Begins
On this week's podcast we hear from Europe program director Heather Conley on the fallout from the first round of France's presidential election. Hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/frances-showdown-begins)
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America Strikes Assad
America Strikes Assad by CSIS
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St Patrick's Day Special: The North Remembers
St Patrick's Day Special: The North Remembers by CSIS
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Wikileaks Exposes the CIA
This week Wikileaks published a trove of documents purported to show the tools used by the CIA to hack smartphones, TVs and other Internet connected devices. To explore what this means for the average consumer as well as intelligence agencies worldwide we hear from Jim Lewis the director of the...
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What Does Another $54 Billion Buy? Analyzing Trump's First Defense Budget
America already spends more on defense than any other country in the world, and if President Trump gets his way, it'll be spending a lot more. This week, CSIS's Todd Harrison joins to discuss what the first Trump defense budget looks like and whether it represents much of a departure from…
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Lt. Gen H.R. McMaster on the threats facing the United States
This week we delve in to the archives to bring you remarks from President Trump's new National Security Adviser Lt. Gen H.R. McMaster. McMaster spoke at CSIS in May 2016 on the future of war and the enduring threats that the United States faces. Introduced by Colm Quinn. Want more? Find the full...
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How to Improve the U.S.-Mexico Relationship
With U.S.-Mexico relations at such a low point, what can be done to improve the ties between the two countries? We hear from Kim Breier - the director of the CSIS U.S.-Mexico Futures Initiative on where to begin. Hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at...
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Ukraine's Frozen Conflict Approaches Melting Point
After a new round of fighting broke out in Eastern Ukraine this week, Jeff Mankoff discusses the future of the Ukrainian conflict, Russia's involvement, and U.S. action. Hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/ukraines-frozen-conflict-approaches-melting-point)
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President Trump's Immigration Order and U.S. Strategy
After President Trump's executive order on immigration caused much confusion and consternation worldwide, CSIS Burke Chair in Strategy emeritus Anthony Cordesman discusses the strategic implications for U.S. leadership. Hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at...
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President Trump's Day One Challenges
As Donald Trump assumes the presidency of the United States, we hear from a range of CSIS experts on what foreign policy challenges need to be addressed on Day One. Hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/president-trumps-day-one-challenges)
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New President, Same War
Next week, Donald Trump will become the third U.S. president to take command while U.S. forces are in Afghanistan. Anthony Cordesman discusses Afghanistan's progress and what it will take to turn the country around. Hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at...
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Russian Influence and the Evolution of Cyberwar
Following this week's official disclosures by the U.S. intelligence community on Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, what does this mean for the future of cyber policy, and what does it say about how the practice of cyber-espionage has evolved? We hear from cyber expert...
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Aleppo's Fall: The Options For America
Melissa Dalton, Senior Fellow and Chief of Staff of the CSIS International Security Program, talks through the new realities in Syria, and what options an incoming Trump administration has in the country. Hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at...
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Aleppo's Fall: Views From The Ground
Aleppo's Fall: Views From The Ground by CSIS
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Taiwan and Trump Break Protocol
After last week's phonecall between Donald Trump and Tsai Ing-wen, is there a shake-up brewing in the U.S.-China relationship? CSIS's Bonnie Glaser weighs in. Hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at https://csis.org/podcasts/csis-podcast/taiwan-and-trump-break-protocol)
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2016 Looms Over France's Presidential Election
As France's presidential election begins to take shape, we look at the surprises that have already taken place and how Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. may affect upcoming votes throughout Europe. With Jeff Rathke, hosted by Colm Quinn. (Read more at...
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No Matter Who Wins: Part 4
No Matter Who Wins: Part 4 by CSIS
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No Matter Who Wins: Part 5
No Matter Who Wins: Part 5 by CSIS
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No Matter Who Wins: Part 3
No Matter Who Wins: Part 3 by CSIS
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No Matter Who Wins: Part 2
No Matter Who Wins: Part 2 by CSIS
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No Matter Who Wins: Part 1
No Matter Who Wins: Part 1 by CSIS
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Hosted by Colm Quinn, The CSIS Podcast dissects the big (and soon-to-be big) stories of the week in U.S. foreign policy and international affairs.
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