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Video: Kim Jong-Un's North Korea

ian — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:16:52 -0400

Watch Ralph Cossa, president of the Pacific Forum CSIS, discuss North Korea's leadership transition five months after Kim Jong-Il's death.

Audio: Biofortification: Leveraging Agriculture to Improve Nutrition - Panel 3 and Closing Remarks

sherry — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:38:14 -0400

3:15-4:15pm Panel Three: Next Steps to Scaling Up Biofortification

Featuring:
Dr. Vincent O'Neill, Director of Policy Planning and Effectiveness, Irish Aid
Dr. Ian Barker, Head of Agricultural Partnerships, Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture

Audio: Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations - New Developments in Asia-Pacific Economic Integration

sherry — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:05:18 -0400

10:00-11:00 New Developments in Asia-Pacific Economic Integration
Shujiro Urata, Professor of Economics, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University

Zhang Yuyan, Professor, Director of Institute of World Economics &
Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)

Audio: Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations - Opening Remarks

sherry — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:46:46 -0400

The CSIS Japan Chair cordially invites you the CSIS-JETRO Annual Conference on:
Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
1800 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Agenda

Audio: Senator John McCain (R-AZ): "Defining American Interests in Asia"

sherry — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:37:23 -0400

This is a Trans-Pacific Partnership Speaker Series event:

"Defining American Interests in Asia"

With

Senator John McCain (R-AZ)

Introduction by

Dr. John Hamre
President and CEO, CSIS

Video: Senator John McCain (R-AZ): "Defining American Interests in Asia"

ian — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:21:49 -0400

CSIS hosts a Trans-Pacific Partnership Speaker Series event "Defining American Interests in Asia" with Senator John McCain (R-AZ).

Video: Sino-Indian Relations: Partners, Rivals, or Both?

kate — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:37:18 -0400

The China-India relationship has become increasingly complex with both converging and diverging interests. China and India have forged a strategic partnership and are working to further promote their political ties. Cooperation can be seen in a number of areas including trade and economic relations, and approaches to global climate change.

Audio: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Pillsbury, DOD Consultant

kate — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:11:06 -0400

A discussion on how he conducted research for his unpublished book, The Secret Successes of USAID, which looks at recently declassified documents on USAID economic policy roles in Asian countries.

Audio: Interview with Anne Peters, Assistant Professor of Government at Wesleyan University

jnagel — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:28:06 -0400

A conversation with Anne Peters, Assistant Professor of Government at Wesleyan University, on the role that USAID played in South Korea, Taiwan, and Indonesia.

Video: Australia, the US & the Rise of the Asia Pacific

kate — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:27:06 -0400

The CSIS Southeast Asia program hosted the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator The Honorable Bob Carr, as he delivered his first policy speech in the United States. The United States – Australian alliance is now in its 61st year and is based on enduring common values and mutual interests.

Video: The Coming U.S.-Japan Summit

ian — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:02:02 -0400

Ambassador Fujisaki and Assistant Secretary Campbell will preview Prime Minister Noda's visit to the United States and the Summit with President Obama. They will share with us their views on the U.S.-Japan relationship.

Audio: The Coming U.S.-Japan Summit

sherry — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:56:35 -0400

His Excellency Ichiro Fujisaki
Ambassador of Japan to the United States

and

The Hon. Kurt M. Campbell
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs

Moderated by

Video: Japan’s Economic and Political Future: Welcome & Keynote Address

ian — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:13:00 -0400

Welcome and Lunch

Michael J. Green
Senior Adviser and Japan Chair, CSIS and Associate Professor of International Relations, Georgetown University

and

Junko Chano
President, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA

Keynote Address by

Audio: Australia, the US & the Rise of the Asia Pacific

kate — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:06:35 -0400

Video: CARE and Cornell University: Partnership for Sustainable Global Food Security

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:55:03 -0400

CARE and Cornell University have formed a partnership to advance sustainable food systems that strengthen resilience of chronically hungry women and their families to improve food security, engage in markets and adapt to climate change.

Audio: CARE and Cornell University: Partnership for Sustainable Global Food Security

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:48:57 -0400

Video: Solving the South China Sea

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:45:47 -0400

Watch Maurice "Hank" Greenberg, Chairman and CEO of C.V. Starr & Co. and CSIS Trustee, explore geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea with Ernest Bower, director of the CSIS Southeast Asia Program.

Audio: Navigating the Geopolitics of the South China Sea

kate — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:08:00 -0400

The South China Sea is of vital importance for the Asia-Pacific region, a fact further emphasized by the U.S. foreign policy rebalance toward Asia. This panel explored the geopolitical, economic, and legal issues arising from territorial and maritime disputes in the sea.

Video: Navigating the Geopolitics of the South China Sea

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:19:00 -0400

The Global Security Forum 2012 is a forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security. The South China Sea is of vital importance for the Asia-Pacific region, a fact further emphasized by the U.S. foreign policy rebalance toward Asia. This panel will explore the geopolitical, economic, and legal issues arising from territorial and maritime disputes in the sea.

Video: The Impossible State: North Korea, Past and Present

ian — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:10:13 -0400

Watch Bob Schieffer moderate "The Impossible State: North Korea, Past and Present," a discussion with CSIS Korea Chair Victor Cha, New York Times diplomatic correspondent Steven Lee Myers, and U.S. Army Gen. Walter Sharp (ret.).

Video: Japan's Energy Security Crisis

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:23:12 -0400

Mr. Nobuo Tanaka, CSIS Senior Advisor and former Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, spoke about some of the key effects of the Fukushima nuclear accident on Japan's energy situation and policy formulation, including the future roles of nuclear energy, natural gas and renewable energy.

Video: Fukushima's Impact on Global Energy

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:44:00 -0400

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted a panel discussion on key energy issues and trends that have arisen following the nuclear accident in Japan last March. The conference examined the current energy situation in Japan, evolving discourse on the role of nuclear energy and safety around the world, and future of liquefied natural gas in Asia-Pacific.

Audio: Fukushima's Impact on Global Energy

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:27:00 -0400

Video: Analysis of Developments in Burma/Myanmar & Visit with Suu Kyi

ian — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:17:55 -0400

Ralph Cossa, the President of Pacific Forum, CSIS, engages with "Asia in Review" television host and commentator David Day in a lively discussion over the recent reforms and changes in Burma.

Audio: South China Sea in High Resolution

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:42:32 -0400

The South China Sea in High Resolution presentation will address the myriad issues -- ranging from geopolitical to economic to legal -- arising from the disputes in the sea. The South China Sea is a topic of vital importance for the Asia-Pacific. American foreign policy rebalance towards Asia has further emphasized the significance of this region.

Video: Building the Bridge to Asia

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:01:10 -0400

Asia in Review host David Day in a discussion with John Holman of the U.S. Commercial Service and Mike Messina of Pacific Forum on building the Bridge to Asia together.

Video: Book Launch: China Hand: An Autobiography

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:32:30 -0400

This event included a panel discussion of this fascinating memoir moderated by:

David Sanger
Chief Washington Correspondent, The New York Times

Featuring:

Steve Clemons
Editor-at-large, The Atlantic;
Publisher, The Washington Note

Audio: Schieffer Series: Iran: U.S. Policy Options

kate — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:54:18 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and TCU's Schieffer School of Journalism hosted a CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues on “Iran: U.S. Policy Options”.

Video: Schieffer Series: Iran: U.S. Policy Options

kate — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:38:35 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and TCU's Schieffer School of Journalism hosted a CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues on “Iran: U.S. Policy Options”.

Video: An Interview with The Hon. K. Shanmugam, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Singapore

kate — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:10:59 -0500

An interview with The Hon. K. Shanmugam, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Singapore.

Video: Ernest Z. Bower Interviews The Honorable S. Iswaran, 2nd Minister for Trade and Industry for Singapore

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:18:08 -0500

Ernest Z. Bower Interviews The Honorable S. Iswaran, 2nd Minister for Trade and Industry for Singapore

Video: Murray Hiebert Interviews Minister Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education for Singapore

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:12:59 -0500

Murray Hiebert Interviews Minister Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education for Singapore

Video: CSIS Press Briefing: Vice President of China, Xi Jinping, to visit the White House

kate — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:02:56 -0500

On February 6, 2012 The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing to discuss the issues surrounding the Obama Administration's hosting of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping on February 14.

Audio: CSIS Press Briefing: Vice President of China, Xi Jinping, to visit the White House

kate — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:49:39 -0500

On February 6, 2012 The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing to discuss the issues surrounding the Obama Administration’s hosting of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping on February 14.

Audio: Singapore Conference @ CSIS - Defining a 21st Century Strategic Partnership (The Hon. Kurt M. Campbell)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:41:00 -0500

"Defining a 21st Century Strategic Partnership", speech by the Hon. Kurt M. Campbell. Moderated by Anne-Marie Slaughter, Professor of Politics and International Affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University.

Video: Partnerships in Education: Preparing Students for a 21st Century Economy (Minister Heng Swee Keat)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:32:00 -0500

"Partnerships in Education: Preparing Students for a 21st Century Economy" comments by Minister Heng Swee Keat Minister for Education of Singapore. Moderated by U.S. Ambassador to Singapore.

Video: Building Security Partnerships in Asia (Chee Wee Kiong)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:26:00 -0500

Keynote by Chee Wee Kiong Second Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Moderated by Michael Green Japan Chair & Senior Adviser, CSIS and Associate Professor at Georgetown University.

Audio: Building Security Partnerships in Asia (Chee Wee Kiong)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:23:00 -0500

"Building Security Partnerships in Asia", keynote by Chee Wee Kiong Second Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Moderated by Michael Green Japan Chair & Senior Adviser, CSIS and Associate Professor at Georgetown University.

Audio: The Singapore Conference @ CSIS (The Hon. K. Shanmugam)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:13:00 -0500

"New Directions: Singapore Politics and Foreign Policy", speech by The Hon. K. Shanmugam Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore. Moderated by Ernest Bower.

Video: Defining a 21st Century Strategic Partnership (The Hon. Kurt M. Campbell)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:23:00 -0500

Speech by the Hon. Kurt M. Campbell. Moderated by Anne-Marie Slaughter, Professor of Politics and International Affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University.

Video: 50 Years of Peace Corps

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:54:01 -0500

Aaron S. Williams, Director of the Peace Corps, speaks with CSIS' Johanna Mendelson Forman about the future of the Peace Corps.

Audio: Peace Corps 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of Service

kate — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:12:10 -0500

Over the last fifty years, the Peace Corps has played an important and evolving role in U.S. foreign policy and development objectives. Peace Corps volunteers undertake the vital work of grassroots development with projects ranging from information technology to small business development, education to health and HIV/AIDS awareness.

Video: Peace Corps 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of Service

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:11:00 -0500

Video: Murray Hiebert interviews Vice Admiral Manson K. Brown

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:44:22 -0500

Murray Hiebert speaks with Vice Admiral Manson K. Brown, Commander, Pacific Area and Commander, Coast Guard Defense West, United States Coast Guard, about the Coast Guard's evolving role in the Asia-Pacific and the U.S. commitment to freedom of navigation.

Video: Murray Hiebert Interviews Ambassador Chan Heng Chee

kate — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:50:11 -0500

CSIS Murray Hiebert speaks with Singapore’s Ambassador to the U.S., H.E. Chan Heng Chee about The Singapore Conference @ CSIS that will be on February 8, 2012. Click here for more information about the conference.

Audio: The Launch of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Speaker Series with Michael Froman

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:40:52 -0500

CSIS hosted a discussion with Deputy National Security Adviser Michael Froman to launch a new CSIS speaker series entitled "Trans-Pacific Partnership: Recovery through Growth in Asia and the Next Generation of Regional Trade Agreements." This speaker series seeks to explore issues of trade as well as the overall role and influence of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region.

Video: Trans-Pacific Partnership Speaker Series: Panel Discussion

kate — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:05:19 -0500

CSIS hosted a discussion with Deputy National Security Adviser Michael Froman, followed by a panel discussion, to launch a new CSIS speaker series entitled "Trans-Pacific Partnership: Recovery through Growth in Asia and the Next Generation of Regional Trade Agreements." This speaker series seeks to explore issues of trade as well as the overall role and influence of the United States

Video: Trans-Pacific Partnership Speaker Series: Keynote Speaker Michael Froman

kate — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:57:58 -0500

Video: North Korea in Transition

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:05:26 -0500

Watch CSIS Korea Chair Victor Cha discuss the future of North Korea after Kim Jong Il's death in our latest episode of Small Screen Sessions.

Audio: The World in a "Balance Sheet Recession"

kate — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:21:01 -0500

Richard Koo, Chief Economist for the Nomura Research Institute, discussed what Post-2008 U.S., Europe, and China can learn from Japan 1990–2005.