Best Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Podcasts (2025)

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Finding the Way Forward on China: A Conversation With David Rennie 49:23

1d ago49:23

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China is top of mind for all these days, including U.S. officials. Whether it's because of military exercises against Taiwan, a trade war with the United States, or China's efforts to block a deal on Tik Tok, getting tough on Beijing seems to be the order of the day. But are we getting China right? Are agreements between the United States and China…

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Can the U.S. Rebuild Its Maritime Power? Competing with China and Cooperating with Korea 39:49

1d ago39:49

39:49

In this episode of The World Unpacked, Isaac Kardon is joined by Darcie Draudt-Véjares to explore how the shipbuilding industry is reshaping global security and industrial policy. They discuss Washington's faltering commercial shipbuilding sector, China's rise through state-led integration, and South Korea and Japan’s dominance in high-tech ship pr…

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Thailand Update with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont 33:23

9d ago33:23

33:23

Greg discusses politics in Thailand with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont. CSIS Southeast Asia Program Interns Gemma and Sophia cover the latest from the region, from Myanmar's earthquake aftermath to Prabowo’s Middle East tour.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Latin America and Trump 2.0: Deportations, Trade Wars, and China's Rising Influence 45:38

17d ago45:38

45:38

In President Donald Trump’s second term, Latin America has taken center stage in U.S. foreign policy—but not without controversy. From aggressive deportation flights to economic coercion and even veiled threats of military action, the Trump administration’s confrontational stance is straining relations across the region. In this episode, Oliver Stu…

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What Comes Next for Israel? A Conversation With Former Shin Bet Director Ami Ayalon 49:56

17d ago49:56

49:56

In recent days, the Netanyahu government has doubled down on its efforts to consolidate its control and ramp up its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. Following the firing of the former director of Shin Bet, an unprecedented decision in Israel’s history, the government has begun the more complicated process of terminating the attorney general…

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USAID Shutdown Impacts with Michael Schiffer 32:06

24d ago32:06

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Greg and Elina discuss the impact of shuttering USAID programs in Southeast Asia with Michael Schiffer. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Pete Hegseth’s visit to the Philippines to Timor Leste’s ASEAN membership bid.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Does Israeli and Palestinian Public Opinion Really Matter? 55:47

24d ago55:47

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Does public opinion matter in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Do leaders pay attention to the changing views of their respective constituencies? Each situation presents unique challenges for analysts and scholars trying to answer these questions. And those challenges have grown exponentially more complicated in the wake of October 7, 2023, and th…

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Pacific Airwaves – Continuity and Change in Pacific Politics 13:15

1M ago13:15

13:15

Monica and John discuss local constitution amendments, independence talks, Samoan political drama, and more.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Gaza's Ceasefire in Limbo: U.S. Policy, Regional Plans, and What's Next 35:13

1M ago35:13

35:13

After over a year of devastating conflict, Israel and Hamas reached a three-phase ceasefire agreement in January 2025, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. The deal allowed for significant increases in humanitarian aid deliveries, prisoner and hostage exchanges, and discussions for a potential permanent ceasefire. This episode was recor…

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Assessing Trump’s Presidency: Two Historians Reflect on the Past and Future 49:06

1M ago49:06

49:06

All Presidents, Jonathan Alter wrote, are blind dates. Donald Trump may be the first who isn’t. Political analysts and historians not only have Trump’s first term to gauge his temperament and policies, but the four years preceding the 2024 elections, where he previewed his agenda for his second non-consecutive term. Even with that foreshadowing, Tr…

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Indonesia’s Foreign Policy under Prabowo with Evan Laksmana 33:15

1M ago33:15

33:15

Greg and Elina are joined by Evan Laksmana to discuss Indonesia’s foreign policy under Prabowo. Japhet and Gemma cover the latest from the region, from Duterte’s arrest to visa bans for Thai officials.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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A Conversation with Jake Sullivan 51:01

1M ago51:01

51:01

As President Trump pursues his “America First” foreign policy agenda, much of the world is left wondering about what role the United States will now play in global affairs and the stark contrast of this administration from those that came before. Writing in Foreign Affairs in October 2023, Jake Sullivan, then the National Security Adviser to Presid…

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Abandoning Ukraine? Trump's Policy and Europe's Challenge 34:29

2M ago34:29

34:29

Nearly a week after the tense Oval Office meeting between President Trump and President Zelensky, and just days after the Trump administration’s abrupt decision to pause military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, serious questions loom over America’s commitment to Kyiv’s security. At the same time, the White House appears to be exploring a…

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Vietnam’s “Era of National Rise” with Khang Vu 34:51

2M ago34:51

34:51

Greg and Elina talk with Khang Vu. They discuss Vietnam’s bureaucratic reforms and its declaration of an “Era of National Rise.” Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Ramadan to an update on scam centers in Thailand and Myanmar.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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America’s Democracy in the Age of Trump: A Conversation with Francis Fukuyama 50:41

2M ago50:41

50:41

“The outcome of the American election will have huge implications both for American institutions and for the world,” Francis Fukuyama wrote in September of last year. Just a few weeks into his second term, with a slew of executive orders and controversial appointments, President Donald Trump seems determined to refashion the fabric of American poli…

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Russia’s War on Ukraine Three Years On 1:03:42

2M ago1:03:42

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Three years into Russia’s war against Ukraine, two undeniable realities appear to mark its future. Russian President Vladimir Putin believes time is on his side, and ongoing political changes in Washington are stirring worries that Ukraine can no longer count on sustained levels of military, economic and political assistance. The Kremlin is not dev…

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Pacific Airwaves – Aid, Alliances, and Uncertainty 14:30

2M ago14:30

14:30

Andreyka welcomes new co-host John Augé to Pacific Airwaves to discuss Trump’s return to the White House, the impact of USAID cuts to the region, the Cook Islands’ cooperative agreements with China, and more.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Power Ball on the Korean Peninsula 44:29

2M ago44:29

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What's going on in the Korean Peninsula following the impeachment of South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol? How will evolving politics shape Seoul's future relations with North Korea? How will domestic political shifts in the U.S. shape foreign policy and great power relations among Washington, Beijing, Seoul, and Pyongyang? Asia Program Fellow Darc…

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Biden’s Legacy in Southeast Asia with Henrietta Levin 37:03

2M ago37:03

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Greg and Elina are joined by Henrietta Levin to discuss Biden’s legacy in Southeast Asia. Japhet and Lauren cover White Lotus season 3, Sara Duterte’s impeachment, and diplomatic visits in the Philippines and Indonesia.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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A New Housing Bubble? How Climate Change Could Destabilize the Global Economy 40:36

2M ago40:36

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Rising sea levels and climate-driven flooding are reshaping the global economy, with major implications for the U.S. housing market and the global economy. As millions of homes face increased risk, mortgage defaults could surge, home values may plummet, and financial instability could spread worldwide. Governments will soon need large-scale strateg…

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China’s Myanmar Policy with Yun Sun 36:44

3M ago36:44

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This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Yun Sun to discuss China’s policy in Myanmar. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Prabowo’s trips to India and Malaysia to Lunar New Year celebrations across Southeast Asia.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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How Will AI Export Policies Redefine U.S. Global Influence? 1:02:10

3M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

China’s new AI model, DeepSeek, has rattled markets and raised questions about the global AI race. Meanwhile, just before leaving office, the Biden administration introduced the Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion—an ambitious new rule that could reshape how—and who—gets access to advanced AI technologies from the U.S. It is designed to…

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Lim Kimya and the Future of Cambodia with Sophal Ear 24:42

3M ago24:42

24:42

Greg is joined by Sophal Ear to discuss Cambodia’s future in the aftermath of the assassination of Lim Kimya. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest energy updates in Southeast Asia and the danger of AI scam calls.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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What Does the Fall of the Assad Regime Mean for Syria and the Middle East? 49:09

3M ago49:09

49:09

Over the last two years, intelligence organizations and analysts failed to anticipate critical events in the Middle East that would roil the region. The sudden collapse of the Assad regime and the opening of a new chapter in Syria’s conflict-ridden story is the latest in a fraught period that has seen an of escalation of tensions in Israel, Gaza, L…

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Biden, Trump, and a Foreign Policy That’s Gone Off Course 52:26

3M ago52:26

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The Biden administration contends it has left the United States in a better geopolitical position than when it entered office four years ago. In a year-end foreign policy review from Carnegie’s American Statecraft Program, Director Chris Chivvis and Senior Fellow Stephen Wertheim critique Biden's foreign policy legacy and discuss what Trump might d…

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Navigating the 2025 World: Advanced AI, Economic Competition, and Power Shifts 41:45

3M ago41:45

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As we enter this new year of 2025, Sophia Besch sits down with President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Tino Cuéllar. They take a step back at the year and look at the big themes and trends that are likely going to determine and underlie the discussions of the year ahead, from technology to political economy, democratic governanc…

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2025 Southeast Asia Forecast with Greg and Elina 34:58

4M ago34:58

34:58

Greg and Elina look at what’s coming to the region in 2025. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest on Southeast Asia, from Prabowo’s free meal scheme to Myanmar’s 77th independence anniversary.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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A Conversation with Efraim Halevy and Ami Ayalon 49:58

4M ago49:58

49:58

More than a year into the Israel-Hamas war, the Middle East remains mired in conflict. The war in Gaza drags on with no end in sight; the West Bank continues to seethe; the collapse of the Assad regime has activated Israeli forces along the Syrian border; and while a cease-fire deal has calmed the Israel-Lebanon border, the possibility of a serious…

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Can the U.S. Win the Clean Energy Race Against China? 38:31

4M ago38:31

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Over the past decade, China has emerged as a powerhouse here, producing the majority of key clean energy technologies. What does this mean for the United States, and for the race towards net zero emissions? In this episode, Sophia Besch and Fellow Milo McBride talk about the strategies the U.S. could deploy to better compete in the clean energy rev…

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A Conversation with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell 50:49

4M ago50:49

50:49

Beyond Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the Biden administration has faced significant international challenges over the president’s four years in office. President Biden and his team have contended with a range of issues including strategic competition, growing threats to democracies, climate change, criti…

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Finding the Way Forward on China: A Conversation With David Rennie 49:23

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Can the U.S. Rebuild Its Maritime Power? Competing with China and Cooperating with Korea 39:49

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Thailand Update with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont 33:23

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Latin America and Trump 2.0: Deportations, Trade Wars, and China's Rising Influence 45:38

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What Comes Next for Israel? A Conversation With Former Shin Bet Director Ami Ayalon 49:56

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USAID Shutdown Impacts with Michael Schiffer 32:06

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Does Israeli and Palestinian Public Opinion Really Matter? 55:47

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Pacific Airwaves – Continuity and Change in Pacific Politics 13:15

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Gaza's Ceasefire in Limbo: U.S. Policy, Regional Plans, and What's Next 35:13

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Assessing Trump’s Presidency: Two Historians Reflect on the Past and Future 49:06

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Indonesia’s Foreign Policy under Prabowo with Evan Laksmana 33:15

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A Conversation with Jake Sullivan 51:01

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Abandoning Ukraine? Trump's Policy and Europe's Challenge 34:29

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Vietnam’s “Era of National Rise” with Khang Vu 34:51

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America’s Democracy in the Age of Trump: A Conversation with Francis Fukuyama 50:41

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Russia’s War on Ukraine Three Years On 1:03:42

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Pacific Airwaves – Aid, Alliances, and Uncertainty 14:30

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Power Ball on the Korean Peninsula 44:29

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Biden’s Legacy in Southeast Asia with Henrietta Levin 37:03

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A New Housing Bubble? How Climate Change Could Destabilize the Global Economy 40:36

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China’s Myanmar Policy with Yun Sun 36:44

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How Will AI Export Policies Redefine U.S. Global Influence? 1:02:10

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Lim Kimya and the Future of Cambodia with Sophal Ear 24:42

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What Does the Fall of the Assad Regime Mean for Syria and the Middle East? 49:09

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Biden, Trump, and a Foreign Policy That’s Gone Off Course 52:26

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Navigating the 2025 World: Advanced AI, Economic Competition, and Power Shifts 41:45

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2025 Southeast Asia Forecast with Greg and Elina 34:58

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A Conversation with Efraim Halevy and Ami Ayalon 49:58

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Can the U.S. Win the Clean Energy Race Against China? 38:31

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A Conversation with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell 50:49