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Video: Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power

kate — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:39:17 -0500

Listen to the CSIS event held for Zbigniew Brzezinski's new book, "Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power". America, Brzezinski argues, must define and pursue a comprehensive and long-term geopolitical vision, a vision that is responsive to the challenges of the changing historical context. This book seeks to provide the strategic blueprint for that vision.

Audio: Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power

kate — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:30:04 -0500

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

ecurran — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:27:00 -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.

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

ecurran — 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: Strengthening the Trade Partnership: Recovery through Growth in the Asia-Pacific (The Hon. S. Iswaran)

ecurran — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:19:00 -0500

"Strengthening the Trade Partnership: Recovery through Growth in the Asia-Pacific", comments by The Hon. S. Iswaran 2nd Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore. Moderated by The Hon. Carla Hills CEO, Hills and Co.

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

ecurran — 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.

Audio: Building on Convergence: Deepening the India - U.S. Strategic Partnership

kate — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:51:26 -0500

The CSIS Wadhwani Chair in U.S. - India Policy Studies invites you to a Statesmen's Forum with distinguished speaker Mr. Ranjan Mathai, Foreign Secretary of India, on Building on Convergence: Deepening the India - U.S. Strategic Partnership.

Video: Building on Convergence: Deepening the India - U.S. Strategic Partnership

ecurran — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:37:52 -0500

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: Algeria Amidst North Africa's Transformation

kate — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:31:01 -0500

Algeria initiated a series of reforms designed to promote a more open political environment in response to popular unrest early in 2011. In February, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika lifted a state of emergency law that had existed since 1992 and promised additional constitutional amendments that would limit presidential terms and loosen restrictions on the press.

Video: A Second Term for Taiwan President Ma

kate — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:02:12 -0500

After Taiwanese president Ma Ying-Jeou's re-election, CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies senior fellow Bonnie Glaser and CSIS Japan Chair Michael Green discuss what this means for cross-Strait relations

Video: Taiwan’s January 2012 Presidential and Legislative Elections (Lunch Keynote)

ecurran — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:19:32 -0500

The Taiwan Election and What It Means &nbs

Video: Taiwan’s January 2012 Presidential and Legislative Elections (Panel Two)

ecurran — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:17:01 -0500

Lessons from the Past, and Policy Issues for the New Administration &nbsp

Video: Taiwan’s January 2012 Presidential and Legislative Elections (Panel One)

ecurran — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:11:25 -0500

Richard Bush
Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies
The Brookings Institution

Bonnie Glaser
Senior Fellow, Freeman Chair in China Studies and Senior Associate, Pacific Forum
Center for Strategic and International Studies

Audio: Taiwan’s January 2012 Presidential and Legislative Elections - Lunch Keynote and Panel 3

kate — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:09:52 -0500

On January 17, the Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS and the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies (CNAPS) at Brookings hosted a public seminar analyzing the results of Taiwan's January 14 presidential and legislative elections.

Audio: Taiwan’s January 2012 Presidential and Legislative Elections - Panel 2

kate — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:56:57 -0500

Audio: Taiwan’s January 2012 Presidential and Legislative Elections - Panel 1

kate — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:22:50 -0500

Ernest Z. Bower Interviews Winston Thompson

ecurran — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:10:50 -0500

Ernest Z. Bower Interviews Winston Thompson, Fiji's Ambassdor to the United States.

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

ecurran — 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

Audio: Latin America 2011 in Review

kate — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:51:00 -0500

Americas Program director Stephen Johnson examines notable developments in Latin America in 2011 while taking a look at potential problems in 2012.

Video: The Future of U.S.-Egypt Relations: Panel Discussion

kate — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:17:47 -0500

Egypt, a long-time ally with profound influence on U.S. security, is making a transition from authoritarianism to democracy and needs support from the United States. In a time of declining foreign assistance, Egypt's aspirations for job-creating economic growth could be furthered by pursuing a free trade agreement with the United States.

Video: The Future of U.S.-Egypt Relations: Keynote Address

kate — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:09:43 -0500

Audio: The Future of U.S.-Egypt Relations: the Role of FTA Negotiations

ecurran — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:27:56 -0500

Audio: Turkish Economy, Politics and Foreign Policy

kate — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:57:35 -0500

CSIS Turkey Project hosted a senior delegation from the Republican People's Party (RPP) to discuss Turkish economy, foreign policy and politics.

Audio: A conversation with Tom Hardy on the role of USTDA as an agent of U.S. foreign policy

kate — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:49:19 -0500

Across the board, the U.S. government is missing an important opportunity to effectively use its broad array of such tools: some agencies need expanded authorities, and in others, there is a need to take a more liberal interpretation of their use of grant monies. In an era of steep budget cuts, the ability to catalyze private sector investment is critical. Now is the time to help the U.S.

Audio: A conversation with Ben Hubbard on the role of USAID as an agent of U.S. foreign policy

kate — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:49:20 -0500

Audio: A conversation with Mildred Callear on the role of OPIC as an instrument in U.S. development policy

kate — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:32:57 -0500

Audio: A conversation with Terry Wyer on the role of the private-sector as an instrument of foreign policy

kate — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:22:33 -0500

Video: Sharing Risk in a World of Dangers and Opportunities: U.S. Development Finance Tools

kate — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:49:58 -0500

The changing nature of international development has created a growing interest in the use of development finance instruments. As the availability of soft grant money decreases and acceptance of private-sector-led growth increases, development policy is shifting away from official development assistance to focus more on investment and trade. In this context, the U.S.

Audio: Sharing Risk in a World of Dangers and Opportunities: U.S. Development Finance Tools

ecurran — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:14:00 -0500

Audio: China in Africa: A Balanced View

kate — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:39:59 -0500

A lot has been said about China’s interest in Africa and most of it has been negative. Dr. Zhang sees two conflicting attitudes: On one hand, there are some who view China as “evil” no matter what and therefore its involvement in Africa must be sinister and self-serving.

Audio: The Future of U.S.-Russia Relations: Economic, Political, and Security Factors

kate — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:07:31 -0500

The Russian delegation leading this presentation represents the Center for U.S.-Russia Rapprochement, which was established in 2011. After a brief presentation of the mission of the Center, speakers addressed key factors that will shape the U.S.-Russia relationship in months and years ahead.

Audio: The PRI and Pemex: A Chance at Reform or Staying the Course?

ian — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:03:47 -0500

Duncan Wood examines recent comments made by the PRI’s likely presidential candidate, Enrique Peña Nieto, concerning the future of Mexico’s state owned oil company, Pemex. Peña Nieto’s comments suggest he may be open to fundamental restructuring of Pemex if elected president, which would mark a dramatic shift from previous PRI policy.

Video: Trade and Investment Partnership Initiative in the Middle East and North Africa

kate — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:46:22 -0500

CSIS hosed a discussion featuring Daniel Mullaney, Assistant USTR for Europe and the Middle East, and Hiddo Houben, First Counselor for Trade and Agriculture at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States. They discussed the U.S. and EU approaches to facilitating trade and investment and explore possible areas for future collaboration in MENA.

Audio: Developments in Côte d’Ivoire

sherry — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:52:30 -0500

Roundtable discussion with Jean-Louis Billon, outgoing President of the Ivorian Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Billon, who has served as the head of the Ivorian Chamber since September 2002, will discuss political and economic developments in Côte d’Ivoire as well as the upcoming regional elections early next year.

Audio: Trade and Investment Partnership Initiative in the Middle East and North Africa

kate — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:39:38 -0500

CSIS hosted a discussion featuring Daniel Mullaney, Assistant USTR for Europe and the Middle East, and Hiddo Houben, First Counselor for Trade and Agriculture at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States. They discussed the U.S. and EU approaches to facilitating trade and investment and explore possible areas for future collaboration in MENA.

Audio: The Role of Entrepreneurship in U.S. Development Policy

kate — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:18:42 -0500

To mark this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week, CSIS hosted a conference on improving approaches to entrepreneurship and private-sector development in developing countries. The conference highlighted the ways in which the U.S. Government can do a better job supporting entrepreneurship.

Video: Schieffer Series: Turkey's New Geopolitics

kate — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:50:20 -0500

Schieffer Series on "Turkey's New Geopolitics." This event was moderated by Bob Schieffer Chief Washington Correspondent, CBS News; Anchor, CBS News' "Face of the Nation." It had the panelists: Tom Friedman Best-selling author and New York Times Columnist Mort Abramowitz Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation and former U.S.

Video Highlight: USAID at 50: Legacy of Progress and Future of Partnership

kate — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:51:57 -0500

Over the last 50 years, USAID has played an invaluable role in advancing American foreign policy objectives, enabling democracy and development, and reducing poverty worldwide. Since its inception, the agency has undergone an evolution in both its institutional structure and in the nature of its programs. Current Administrator Dr.

Audio: Schieffer Series: Turkey's New Geopolitics

ian — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:04:33 -0500

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.

Obama in Asia: Increasing U.S. Engagement

kate — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:43:19 -0500

Ernest Bower, director of the CSIS Southeast Asia Program, talks about why U.S. engagement in Asia is critical for both the national economy and national security.

Video: The Political and Economic Outlook in Ghana

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:37:17 -0500

Ghana is in a period of rapid change as it transitions into an oil economy and begins the countdown to presidential elections at the end of 2012. If managed successfully, these processes could consolidate Ghana's democratic achievements and confirm the country's move toward middle-income status.

Audio: The Political and Economic Outlook in Ghana

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:04:38 -0500

Audio: Seizing the Opportunity in Public Private Partnerships

kate — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:04:15 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies held an event marking the release of a new report, “Seizing the Opportunity in Public Private Partnerships: Strengthening Capacity at the State Department, USAID, and MCC,” on November 1, 2011. In a development landscape changed by globalization, the growth of global philanthropy and tightening foreign assistance budgets, U.S.

Video: Trade Capacity Building and Emerging Markets

kate — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:29:49 -0500

In an age of fiscal austerity, the U.S. government must find ways to generate sustainable economic development beyond traditional assistance programs. Public private partnerships, aid for trade, and trade capacity building are in focus as the U.S. government and U.S. companies look for ways to stimulate growth in the poor and developing economies around the world.

Video: U.S.-ASEAN Strategy Commission Report Rollout

kate — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:22:08 -0500

CSIS’ Southeast Asia Program hosted the rollout of the CSIS U.S.-ASEAN Strategy Commission report, sharing its final recommendations supporting a long term strategy for the United States in ASEAN. The event will be moderated by commission co-chairmen Maurice R. Greenberg and former secretary William S. Cohen.