CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy

What happened at the #BRICS2025? How relevant is the #BRICS grouping to #China's push for an alternative global order? To answer these questions, I sit down with @CSISGeopolitics colleagues @Henrietta_Ivy and @WillTodman on our new State of Play podcast. csis.org/podcasts/state…

Earlier this week, I answered some key questions about humanitarian conditions in Gaza for @csis. youtube.com/shorts/KJvr-iw…

On a new episode of State of Play, @CSISGeopolitics experts @CharlesEdel and @GregPoling discuss the United States' economic and security strategies in the Pacific, how allies are responding, and what this means for China's standing in the region. Listen: csis.org/podcasts/state…

Is the United States losing ground to China in the Pacific? @KathrynPaik & I look at recent 🇺🇸 policy actions in the region and offer recommendations for strengthening America’s position. youtube.com/watch?v=B77a8o… @CSIS @CSISGeopolitics @AustraliaChair

Had a lot of fun on @CSIS' State of Play podcast talking with @GregPoling and our terrific host @WillTodman about whether 🇺🇸's pressure on Indo-Pacific allies is working, how allies are responding, and what this all means for 🇨🇳's position in the region. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-…

Had a terrific time hosting @ScoMo30 for a @CSIS @AustraliaChair roundtable discussion about his perspective on the 🇦🇺 - 🇺🇸 alliance, #AUKUS, and 🇨🇳's long-term strategic objectives. @CSISGeopolitics

In @CSISFreeman's latest episode of Pekingology @Henrietta_Ivy meets with @Kennedy_School ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations Rana Mitter to discuss the worldview of the next generation of CCP leaders, and more. Listen below: buff.ly/sA4BHdY

On a new episode of State of Play, @CSISGeopolitics experts @CharlesEdel and @GregPoling discuss the United States' economic and security strategies in the Pacific, how allies are responding, and what this means for China's standing in the region. Listen: csis.org/podcasts/state…

A new paper by @AustraliaChair @CharlesEdel, @KathrynPaik, and @john_auge shows how recent U.S. actions such as aid cuts and tariffs are undermining credibility in the Pacific Islands and creating space for Chinese influence in the critical region. buff.ly/3gfaCJg

Starting soon:

In the first episode of State of Play, a new @CSISGeopolitics series, Will Todman hosts Dept. President Victor Cha and Max Bergmann, Director of the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia program on what to expect from the upcoming G7 Summit. Listen here: cs.is/3SM1SNP

As tariff pressures rise, U.S.–ROK trade is under strain. @CSISEST @NGirishankar, @CSISGeopolitics @VictorDCha, William Alan Reinsch & @erinasiafp explore pathways for renewed bilateral economic engagement. Catch up: youtube.com/live/K4MOpTnVw…

Grateful to have joined @CSISGeopolitics' new podcast State of Play for a conversation on "China’s World Order: Does #BRICS Still Matter?" Some terrific analysis (and some banter!) from colleagues @Henrietta_Ivy and gracious host @WillTodman. #BRICS2025👇 csis.org/podcasts/state…

The @CSISFreeman's flagship podcast "Pekingology" is back! New host @Henrietta_Ivy speaks with Dr. Kurt Campbell, former deputy secretary of state and President Biden’s “Asia Czar.” Listen to the episode below: buff.ly/IgN1vNI

CSIS Africa's @_hudsonc has released a new analysis: As the mini-Africa Summit kicks off tomorrow, many hope for clarity on how the U.S. views Africa’s potential. So far, the “America First” policy has lowered expectations across the continent. Read: buff.ly/pVldIUb

TOMORROW: @CSISerep hosts an IN-PERSON discussion on Denmark's role in European and transatlantic security—featuring Deputy PM and Defense Minister of Denmark, Troels Lund Poulsen & Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. ⏲️12 PM ET buff.ly/BD6aG4d

TODAY @ 2pm: Ten years after the 709 crackdown on rights lawyers, @CSISFreeman is convening leading experts on Chinese law, politics, and civil society to discuss rule of law in China, and what we can learn from 709 in understanding today's China. buff.ly/bKQxgm3

We’re thrilled to welcome @larsloekke & @troelslundp for a timely discussion on Denmark’s role in European & transatlantic security, US-Danish defense ties, and the future of #NATO after the Hague summit. Don’t miss it — register here ⬇️🇩🇰 csis.org/events/denmark…

🚢 North Korea’s second destroyer in 4 images: 1️⃣ Pre-launch 2️⃣ Failed launch 3️⃣ Salvage operations 4️⃣ Raised and upright Explore full analysis via @csis Beyond Parallel: 🔗 beyondparallel.csis.org/tag/chongjin/

Missed this week's @CSISGeopolitics discussion on the Axis of Upheaval after the Israel-Iran conflict? 🎥 Catch the recording for insights from @victordcha, @myacoubian, @msnegovaya & @brianthart on China, Russia, Iran & N. Korea ties. youtube.com/live/CnIf_Z16Q…