Best Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Podcasts (2025)

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Friendship, Freedom and Fractures: Re-Tuning into the Pacific 13:34

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Monica and John discuss independence movements in New Caledonia and Bougainville, deep sea mining in the Pacific, and regional news and developments.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Foreign Policy and Domestic Politics in Indonesia with Mehu Sitepu 32:06

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Greg and Elina are joined by Mehu Sitepu to discuss developments in Indonesian foreign policy and domestic politics. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, including the Cambodian conscription law, a new SpaceX project in Vietnam, and critical minerals in Myanmar.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Political Instability in Thailand with Fuadi Pitsuwan 33:26

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Greg and Elina are joined by Fuadi Pitsuwan to discuss the unfolding domestic situation in Thailand in the aftermath of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s leaked phone call with Hun Sen. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from the suspected Chinese national, Alice Guo, infiltrating the Philippines to the latest craze, Labubus.…

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The New Geopolitics of Subsea Cables 40:07

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Subsea cables carry 95% of the world’s data—but remain largely invisible in global policy debates. In this episode, Isaac Kardon is joined by Carnegie experts Jane Munga and Sophia Besch to unpack the geopolitics, economics, and security risks surrounding undersea data infrastructure. From Africa’s digital development to Europe’s hybrid warfare con…

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The U.S., Iran and Israel: Can Crisis be Turned Into Opportunity? 49:41

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The United States took unprecedented action, striking three nuclear sites on June 22, following an ongoing campaign of Israeli attacks on Iranian leadership, nuclear, and energy targets. Iran responded to Israel with a barrage of ballistic missile strikes, but following the latest U.S. bombing, Tehran attacked with a reportedly well-telegraphed sym…

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Echonomics - Asia Emerges from Financial Crisis 25:41

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In this special episode, listen to the second episode of CSIS’s newest podcast, Echonomic that investigates how past economic events in Asia continue to impact U.S. policy today. The story of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis continues in this episode. Hear the “Echonomics”’ guests discuss how the U.S., International Monetary Fund, and global organiz…

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Explosive Triangle: The U.S., Iran and Israel 49:00

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A tenuous U.S. brokered cease-fire seems to be holding. But the challenge of converting it into a more enduring cessation of hostilities, let alone a political agreement to address the Iranian nuclear program, remain formidable. Is Iran interested in a deal on the nuclear issue in the aftermath of Israeli and U.S. strikes? What are the United State…

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What Kind of Great Power Will India Become? 47:42

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Two summers ago, Ashley J. Tellis published an essay in Foreign Affairs titled, “America’s Bad Bet on India,” which led to an extended, highly charged debate about the future of the U.S.-India relationship. Just a few weeks ago, Ashley published another big-picture piece in Foreign Affairs titled, “India’s Great-Power Delusions,” which has once aga…

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Timor Leste’s ASEAN Process with Parker Novak 33:12

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Greg and Elina are joined by Parker Novak to discuss Timor Leste's ASEAN accession process. Japhet and Rocio cover the latest from the region, from the Indonesian president’s talks with Putin to military agreements between Philippines and Japan.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Hindutva Politics in the Diaspora 46:53

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How and why did Hindu nationalism become popular among India’s diaspora after India’s independence in 1947? This is the central question of Hindu Nationalism in the Indian Diaspora: Transnational Politics and British Multiculturalism, a 2023 book by the historian Edward Anderson. The book interrogates the distinctive resonance Hindutva ideology has…

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Party-State Capitalism: China's Communist Party and Rule by Market 51:22

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How should we understand China’s unique variety of party-state capitalism? In this episode of The World Unpacked, Isaac Kardon sits down with Dr. Meg Rithmire, a renowned scholar of political economy in China and the James E. Robison Professor at Harvard Business School, to discuss how capitalism functions in a party-state that tries to maintain “r…

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Israel and Iran at War: How Does This End? 48:05

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Israel’s surprise attacks last week against Iranian leadership targets, nuclear and military facilities, and Iran’s retaliation with ballistic missiles, have pushed the Israeli-Iranian conflict into unknown territory. Unlike the confrontations of April and October of 2024, this new phase is deadlier and shows no signs of abating. What are Israel’s …

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Echonomics - Asia Engulfed in Financial Crisis 23:23

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In this special episode, listen to the first episode of CSIS’s newest podcast, Echonomics that investigates how past economic events in Asia continue to impact U.S. policy today. In 1997, Thailand’s currency collapsed, setting off a currency contagion that spread across Asia and threatened to take down several economies with it. Thitinan Pongsudhir…

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The Decline and Fall of an Indian Ed Tech Empire 47:45

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India’s celebrated education technology company Byju’s went from being one of the world’s most hyped start-ups to being sued for fraud in a Delaware court and accused of engaging in unethical, if not illegal, behavior. The episode serves as a cautionary tale about the world of start-ups, venture capital, and the crushing social pressures Indian chi…

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Self-Dealing in the Trump Administration: A Conversation With Norm Eisen 45:53

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Corruption, illicit foreign bribery schemes, and family members trading on presidential reputations for self-enrichment have surrounded the American political system for years. But the Trump presidency has embarked on an unprecedented scale of self-dealing out in the open, muddying the line between the national interest and those of the Trump famil…

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Summit Outcomes with Prashanth Parameswaran 40:09

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Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran to discuss the ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN-GCC-China Joint Summit, and the Shangri-la Dialogue. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from the Thai-Cambodia border skirmish to rising AI investments in ASEAN countries.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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A Reappraisal of Indira Gandhi’s Life—and Legacy 56:56

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Indira Gandhi’s ascent as prime minister of India in 1966 seems obvious with the benefit of hindsight, but it was entirely unforeseen at the time. Within years—if not months—she emerged as one of the most powerful political leaders of her era—serving as prime minister for fifteen years, leaving behind a complex and deeply controversial legacy. A ne…

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Why We All Need to Care About Nukes Again 55:02

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The world is entering a new nuclear age—one defined by proliferating arsenals, eroding arms control, and rising geopolitical tensions. In this episode, Isaac Kardon sits down with international security expert and Stanton Senior Fellow Ankit Panda to discuss the return of nuclear weapons to the center of global strategy. As Russia issues nuclear th…

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The Secret to Indian Americans' Success 57:47

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Indian Genius: The Meteoric Rise of Indians in America is a new book by the author and journalist Meenakshi Ahamed. While many immigrant groups have found success in the United States, few have excelled as far and as fast as Indian Americans, reaching heights in a single generation that many thought would take the better part of a century to achiev…

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Diplomacy or War: The Trump Administration and Iran 47:45

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While the Trump administration was eager to jettison the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal in its first term, it now seems serious about negotiating another agreement in its second. And Iran, though wary of that seriousness and fearful of U.S. military action, appears willing to give negotiations a chance. What are the prospects for success and the appet…

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Pacific Airwaves: Fragility, Instability, and Growth in the Pacific 12:28

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Andreyka and John discuss recent developments in New Caledonia, public health, economic turbulence, and more.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Midterm Elections in the Philippines with Aries Arugay 27:31

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Greg and Elina are joined by Aries Arugay to discuss the Philippines’ midterm elections. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from updates on Myanmar to Cambodian Remembrance Day.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Decolonization and India’s Constitutional Order 54:14

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Anticolonial movements of the 20th century generated audacious ideas of freedom. After decolonization, however, the challenge was to give an institutional form to those radical ideas. Legalizing the Revolution: India and the Constitution of the Postcolony is a new book by the scholar Sandipto Dasgupta which provides an innovative account of how Ind…

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How China Is Reshaping International Security Cooperation 52:39

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As U.S.-China tensions deepen, Beijing is carving out a new role for itself—not just as an economic powerhouse, but as a global security player. What does China’s vision of “comprehensive national security” mean for countries caught in the middle of great-power competition? And how are smaller states navigating the shifting landscape of global secu…

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How This India-Pakistan Conflict Will Shape the Next One 51:16

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At this point, you’ve probably read 1,001 post-mortem analyses of the India-Pakistan conflict, desperately searching for some new nugget or data point that helps you understand this brief, but intense clash between these two South Asian rivals. In this sea of hot takes, one essay stands out both for its analytical clarity and its wisdom. That piece…

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Trump’s First 100 Days with Marc Mealy 38:04

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Greg and Elina are joined by Marc Mealy to discuss Trump’s first 100 days in office. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from ASEAN free trade with China to Hun Sen’s recent diplomatic visits.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Trump and the Courts: Will Our Guardrails Hold? 48:08

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Three months into his presidency, Donald Trump has embarked on an unprecedented effort to aggrandize executive power and extend his reach over the judiciary, Congress, the media, and even American culture and society. Perhaps the most alarming aspect has been his battle with the judiciary. The president has called for the impeachment of a federal j…

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Operation Sindoor and South Asia’s Uncertain Future 51:50

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On Saturday, India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire, ending—at least for now—the latest bout of armed conflict between the two South Asian rivals. The announcement followed the launch of “Operation Sindoor”—India’s response to the April 22nd terrorist attack in Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians. India’s strike prompted a w…

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Outposts of Influence: Great Power Competition and Overseas Military Bases 51:27

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In this episode of The World Unpacked, Isaac B. Kardon sits down with Ashley J. Tellis, Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Andrew Yeo, Senior Fellow and the SK-Korea Foundation Chair at the Brookings Institution. They explore how the role of overseas bases has changed over time …

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Recovering the Lost Indosphere 55:01

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The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World is the new book by the celebrated historian William Dalrymple. For listeners of Grand Tamasha, Dalrymple surely needs no introduction. He is the bestselling author of nine books, including The Last Mughal, The Anarchy, and City of Djinns. He is cofounder of the Jaipur Literature Festival and …

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Aftermath of Myanmar Earthquake with Erin Murphy 32:47

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Greg was joined by Erin Murphy to discuss updates in Myanmar following the earthquake. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from tariff negotiations to the Indonesia-Russia bilateral relationship.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Friendship, Freedom and Fractures: Re-Tuning into the Pacific 13:34

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Foreign Policy and Domestic Politics in Indonesia with Mehu Sitepu 32:06

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Political Instability in Thailand with Fuadi Pitsuwan 33:26

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The New Geopolitics of Subsea Cables 40:07

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The U.S., Iran and Israel: Can Crisis be Turned Into Opportunity? 49:41

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Echonomics - Asia Emerges from Financial Crisis 25:41

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Explosive Triangle: The U.S., Iran and Israel 49:00

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What Kind of Great Power Will India Become? 47:42

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Timor Leste’s ASEAN Process with Parker Novak 33:12

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Hindutva Politics in the Diaspora 46:53

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Party-State Capitalism: China's Communist Party and Rule by Market 51:22

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Israel and Iran at War: How Does This End? 48:05

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Echonomics - Asia Engulfed in Financial Crisis 23:23

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The Decline and Fall of an Indian Ed Tech Empire 47:45

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Self-Dealing in the Trump Administration: A Conversation With Norm Eisen 45:53

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Summit Outcomes with Prashanth Parameswaran 40:09

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A Reappraisal of Indira Gandhi’s Life—and Legacy 56:56

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Why We All Need to Care About Nukes Again 55:02

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The Secret to Indian Americans' Success 57:47

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Diplomacy or War: The Trump Administration and Iran 47:45

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Pacific Airwaves: Fragility, Instability, and Growth in the Pacific 12:28

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Midterm Elections in the Philippines with Aries Arugay 27:31

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Decolonization and India’s Constitutional Order 54:14

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How China Is Reshaping International Security Cooperation 52:39

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How This India-Pakistan Conflict Will Shape the Next One 51:16

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Trump’s First 100 Days with Marc Mealy 38:04

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Trump and the Courts: Will Our Guardrails Hold? 48:08

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Operation Sindoor and South Asia’s Uncertain Future 51:50

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Outposts of Influence: Great Power Competition and Overseas Military Bases 51:27

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Recovering the Lost Indosphere 55:01

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Aftermath of Myanmar Earthquake with Erin Murphy 32:47