Podcasts about CSIS

In this special episode, Michael zeroes in on the potential for a collapse in global energy security amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. First, he speaks with Clay Seigle, a senior energy security fellow at CSIS, about the economic impact of the dangerous choke point at the Straits of Hormuz, where a paralyzed trade is threatening to send global oil prices soaring. Clay also analyzes the strategic implications of U.S. strikes on military infrastructure at Iran's key oil depot on Kharg Island. Then, Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), breaks down the high-stakes naval mechanics of reopening the Straits and why the U.S. must reset Iran's nuclear and ballistic capabilities by "five or seven years" to ensure long-term regional stability.

On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott welcome Victor Cha, who is president of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea chair at CSIS, as well as a Distinguished Professor at Georgetown University. Victor discusses a series of cases from his new book, China's Weaponization of Trade, which examines how and in what ways the United States and China have deployed economic coercion, focusing on China's extensive use of this tactic over the past three decades

Sterilization wrap is a science unto itself. Individuals, organizations and companies around the world constantly seek safer, more durable options for keeping our patients safe, while considering the ecological effects of healthcare waste. In episode 146, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with members of the KiiP Group about shelf life, event-related risks and sustainability. The panel explores critical topics related to sterile wrap usage in healthcare settings, with an emphasis on the purpose and importance of IFU, best practices for sterile storage, metal mass and validated dry time, and opportunities for improving sterility assurance. The group references standards and regulations and closes with a discussion of the logistics of sterile wrap recycling. Packed with valuable information, this episode is worth 1.0 CE. Our Guests: Jennifer Zeck, BSN, RN, CRCST, CER, CIS Infection Prevention Clinical Specialist Solventum Malinda Elammari, CST, CSPM, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, CSPDT, CFER, CSIS, CLSSGB, HACP-IC Founder and Owner Crown Point Consulting Sade Brown, PhD Research and Development Engineer Owens and Minor Halyard Tanya Magaña Supplier Excellence Engineering Solventum   Earn CE Now

Max and Donatienne discuss the internal power struggle between Ursula von der Leyen and EU member states over who should speak for Europe on foreign policy. They then turn to a conversation with Mona Yacoubian, director and senior adviser of the Middle East Program at CSIS, to discuss the Iran war and Europe's role in it. (00:00) Intro (01:05) Von der Leyen's foreign policy power struggle  (19:07) Mona Yacoubian  Learn more: Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts  Would Regime Change Solve the Iran Challenge?  The Regional Reverberations of the U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Iran 

Eric Johnston of Cantor Fitzgerald asses the market outlook and explains why near term risks for stocks may rise over the next week or two even as he sees the pullback creating a buying opportunity. Earnings drive the tape with results from Adobe, Lennar and Ulta Beauty. Brian Schwartz of Oppenheimer reacts to Adobe's results and management change. Julie Biel of Kayne Anderson Rudnick discusses whether software remains a strong long term bet and why companies with proprietary data and regulatory advantages may prove harder for new disruptors to challenge. Renewed strength in cybersecurity stocks and growing debate over whether global tensions could push digital conflict into a new phase with CSIS's Lauryn Williams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our Pippa Stevens breaks down oil's latest move before CSIS's Clayton Seigel and Clearview Energy's Kevin Book take a deeper look at supply dynamics, geopolitical risk and what could push crude higher or pull it back. Oracle earnings give investors the state of cloud demand and AI infrastructure spending; Patrick Walravens of Citizens JMP breaks down the numbers. Tim Hayes, Chief Global Investment Strategist at Ned Davis Research, evaluates the broader market backdrop and explains how positioning may shift from here. Michael Froman, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, analyzes rising tensions with Iran and what they could mean for global markets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two years ago, then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told parliament there was credible evidence that the Indian government was involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen, sparking a national discussion about trans-national repression, and creating serious tension between Canada and India. Since taking over as Prime Minister, Mark Carney has put in the work trying to rebuild ties, inviting India to the G7 and visiting the South Asian country on trade missions. Yet there's still no definitive answer from the Canadian government whether India is considered a security threat. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Amarnath Amarasingam, an associate professor at Queens University, to discuss the Carney's approach to the Canada-India relationship and the reality of security threats.  We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

David Eby kills time changes, the feds sign a deal with the Musqueam and Carney dithers on Iran and foreign interference Links Adopting permanent daylight saving time Most of B.C. to adopt daylight saving time permanently, Eby says – The Globe and Mail B.C. cities can set their own time zones, province says | CBC News B.C. teachers ratify new 4-year agreement with 3% annual wage boost | CBC News BC teachers ratify new four-year agreement šxʷq̓ʷal̕təl̕tən – A Rights Recognition Agreement Fact File: What the Musqueam agreements mean for private property owners in B.C. Rob Shaw: Eby's Musqueam denial unravels after Ottawa insists B.C. was briefed Nine candidates make the cut in the race for the leadership of B.C. Conservatives | CBC https://x.com/Conservative_BC/status/2027849001853182033?s=20 Low Name Recognition for Leadership Hopefuls in British Columbia – Research Co. Improving complaint process for employers, workers New B.C. legislation cracks down on weapons, violence in supportive housing Strengthening health and safety in supportive housing Bill 11 Kelowna MLA wants to cut welfare to drug offenders until they go to rehab – Castanet.net Feb 28 Statement by Prime Minister Carney and Minister Anand on the situation in the Middle East Mar 3 Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the evolving situation in the Middle East Liberal MPs to hold call Friday as caucus raises concerns about Carney’s shifting Iran position | CBC News Around 2,000 Canadians looking for help leaving Middle East as U.S., Israel move to ‘next phase’ of Iran war | CBC Attack on Iran: Little consensus among Canadians as half oppose, one-in-three support the US-Israeli strikes Canada could be called on to help defend Gulf states, says top military commander | CBC News Carney signs deals worth billions in diplomatic breakthrough with India’s Modi | CBC News Canada, India sign ‘landmark' energy deal as CSIS says foreign interference concerns unchanged Carney won’t say if there’s Indian interference in Canada after cutting deals with Modi | CBC News

Carney travels to India and strikes a landmark deal with Modi, but what about all those allegations of foreign interference by Indian agents in Canada? A senior official in Carney's government says India is no longer targeting Canadians, but CSIS and other Liberal MPs insist it's still ongoing. Plus, a new Globe and Mail investigation offers a detailed portrait of the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.Correction:In a previous version of this episode, the driver of the Humboldt Broncos bus, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, was referred to as a temporary foreign worker. He was a permanent resident at the time of the accident.Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Rupa Subramanya Further reading: Carney and India's Modi strike new energy partnership - National | Globalnews.caEvidence links Indian officials at Vancouver consulate to killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar - The Globe and MailIndian government no longer targeting Canadians, senior official says on eve of PM's visit - National | Globalnews.caIndian foreign interference ‘continuing,' say Liberal MPs | Globalnews.ca Foreign Interference Indictment - US District Court [PDF]‘Our community can't afford more silence': Sikhs targeted by Indian-backed criminal groups demand action | The PointerBrookfield 'strategic partner' wins big in India deal - Investigative Journalism FoundationJohn Manley: Man responsible for Humboldt Broncos crash paid his debt to society and should not be deported - National PostTickets for Travis Dhanraj / Jesse Brown Sponsors: Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25$ off and 10GB of free data.Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.If you value this podcast, Support us! Sign up now and get 3 months of Canadaland premium and ad-free for 70% off. You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Ciaramella of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace returned to the show to discuss his recent article with Sophia Besch on the ways that European states can support Ukraine militarily without the involvement of the U.S. Max and Maria asked him about his piece, the funding questions behind its ideas, and Eric's overall assessment on peace negotiations with Russia. This conversation was recorded on February 26, 2026. "Fortress Ukraine: How a Coalition of the Willing Can Rearm Kyiv Without Washington," by Eric Ciaramella and Sophia Besch (Foreign Affairs, January 2026). "What If Trump Gets His Russia-Ukraine Deal?" by Eric Ciaramella (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, February 2026).

This episode of 35 West originally aired on February 23, 2024. As the war in Ukraine passes four years of high-intensity fighting, Latin American foreign fighters are playing an increasingly key role. Recent estimates suggest that as many as 7,000 Colombians are fighting on behalf of Ukraine, while thousands of Cubans are present in Russia's ranks. Within this context, CSIS is re-releasing this special episode of 35 West. In this Best of 35 West episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, sat down with Elizabeth M.F. Grasmeder, Adjunct Professor of National Security Policy with Duke University, and Andrei Serbin Pont, Executive Director of CRIES-LAC, for a conversation on X (formerly Twitter) about the role of foreign fighters from LAC on both sides in Ukraine. Together, they unpacked the motivations of fighters for joining both Ukraine and Russia, why Moscow and Kyiv have turned to recruiting foreign fighters, and the broader implications of war in Ukraine for Latin American countries.

On this episode of America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Mark F. Cancian (Col., USMCR Ret.), Senior Adviser with CSIS, addressed concerns that the U.S. and its allies may be running low on key munitions, explaining how sustained global conflicts strain supply chains, defense production, and military readiness. Then, Kevin Book, Managing Director at ClearView Energy Partners and Senior Adviser at CSIS, analyzed how escalating tensions with Iran could affect global energy markets — and ultimately American consumers — through oil prices, supply disruptions, and broader economic consequences. The program also featured Gayle Feldman, author of Nothing Random, who explored the fascinating origins of Random House, sharing how the iconic publishing company began and the personalities that shaped its early success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I dag ser vi på en frontlinje i endring og de globale ringvirkningene av krigen i Ukraina. Programleder Tormod Malvin Sæther har med seg utenriksjournalist Espen Seglem Wekre for å analysere de siste ukers dramatiske utvikling. For første gang siden sommeren 2024 ser vi at de ukrainske styrkene har tatt tilbake mer territorium enn de har tapt. Med en vellykket motoffensiv i Zaporizjzja og ved Verbove, har Ukraina vist at den russiske krigsmaskinen kan presses tilbake. Likevel er situasjonen skjør; i områder som Slovjansk og Kramatorsk beskrives de ukrainske forsvarslinjene som porøse etter gjennombrudd ved Siversk, noe som krever umiddelbare grep fra ukrainsk ledelse. Vi dykker også ned i de rystende tapstallene. Anslag fra CSIS tyder på at Russland har mistet over 1,2 millioner soldater. Det tilsvarer at Russland i snitt mister én soldat annethvert sekund siden fullskalainvasjonens start. Vi diskuterer hvordan dette påvirker Putins evne til å opprettholde trykket, og hvordan kynisk rekruttering fra land i Asia og Afrika brukes som kanonføde. I det diplomatiske spillet er det knyttet stor spenning til planlagte samtaler mellom Ukraina, USA og Russland. Selv om det har vært rykter om avlysning, presiserer president Zelenskyj at møtet skal gjennomføres, men at sikkerhetssituasjonen i Midtøsten gjør Abu Dhabi usikkert som møtested. Dette skjer samtidig som kampen om kritisk luftvern og PAC-3-missiler tilspisser seg, da lagrene nå må deles med behovene i Midtøsten. Til slutt ser vi på mysteriet i Middelhavet: Hvem sto bak eksplosjonen på den russiske LNG-tankeren utenfor Libya?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-02-28 | UPDATES #141 | War Without the Vote: US–Israel strikes on Iran, the law they skipped, and the Ukraine knock-on effects. It's Saturday 28 February 2026 and the U.S. is at war with Iran. It finally happened. The United States has launched strikes on Iran alongside Israel — and the White House is calling this “major combat operations.” Is this an unambiguous declaration of war, or something more akin to the Russian phrase SVO “special military operation?”Here's the issue: this is an act that looks and feels like war — without the constitutional process and indeed ritual that's supposed to precede war. No vote. No mandate. No consultation with lawmakers even – which would usually be the minimal possible bar to meet before any such operation. No coalition of allies you can point to and say, “this is collective security.” Just jets, missiles, and the drama of one criminal regime attacking another.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------A REQUEST FOR HELP!I'm heading back to Kyiv this week, to film, do research and conduct interviews. The logistics and need for equipment and clothing are a little higher than for my previous trips. It will be cold, and may be dark also. If you can, please assist to ensure I can make this trip a success. My commitment to the audience of the channel, will be to bring back compelling interviews conducted in Ukraine, and to use the experience to improve the quality of the channel, it's insights and impact. Let Ukraine and democracy prevail! https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrashttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformationNONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!So what's next? We're going to Kyiv in January 2026 to film on the ground, and will record interviews with some huge guests. We'll be creating opportunities for new interviews, and to connect you with the reality of a European city under escalating winter attack, from an imperialist, genocidal power. PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: Reuters (Feb 28, 2026): Israel “pre-emptive” strike; US strikes underway The Guardian (Feb 28, 2026): US–Israel joint attack; legality concerns; live updates Washington Post live updates (Feb 28, 2026): airspace closure reporting Axios (Feb 28, 2026): Jeffries / Davidson reactions Statement from Sen. Adam Schiff War Powers Resolution (48-hour report requirement; 60-day limit) (Justia Law)2001 AUMF; 2002 Iraq AUMF (Congress.gov) (United Nations)UN Charter Article 51 (self-defence) (Congress.gov)Legal analysis: TIME explainer; EJIL:Talk! critique (Congress.gov)Newsweek (Feb 25, 2026): regional partners denying basing/launchpad accessKyiv Independent (Feb 28, 2026): Zelensky reaction; Iran–Russia support monitoring (Foreign Policy Research Institute)Reuters (Feb 25–26, 2026): Russia budget stress / oil revenues context CSIS: missile defence inventory constraints (background)Financial Times / Washington Post: US munitions & stockpile concerns (background)----------

CSIS acting to prevent possible Iranian proxy attacks on U.S. targets in Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - Alberta budget 2026 comes with spending hikes and a $9.4B deficit. 9:06 - We get our weekly economic recap with Dr. Eric Kam. 17:40 - We take your calls and texts on the Alberta budget. 28:14 - CSIS acting to prevent possible Iranian proxy attacks on U.S. targets in Canada. 39:28 - How money stress shifts our brain into threat mode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max and Maria spoke with Hanna Notte, JP Gresh, and Michael Kimmage at a live CSIS event marking the four-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This conversation was recorded on February 23, 2026. For the video recording of this event, please go to CSIS.org. "Putin Had High Hopes for Trump. They Have Been Dashed," by Hanna Notte (The New York Times, February 2026). Preorder We Shall Outlast Them: Putin's Global Campaign to Defeat the West, by Hanna Notte (W.W. Norton & Company, August 2026).

In this special episode of the China Power Podcast, listen to our recent event assessing Xi Jinping's widespread purges of China's military and what they reveal about China's priorities, dynamics within the PLA, and China's overall military readiness. To discuss these issues, our event brought together six leading experts on China: Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens (Associate Professor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin), Mr. John Culver (Nonresident Senior Fellow in the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings), Mr. Jon Czin (Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies and Fellow in the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings), Dr. Taylor Fravel (Arthur and Ruth Sloan Professor of Political Science and Director of the Security Studies Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Dr. Bonny Lin (Director, China Power Project and Senior Adviser at CSIS). Mr. Brian Hart (Deputy Director and Fellow of the China Power Project at CSIS). For more on the topic, access the China Power dataset and full report here and read our compilation of expert commentaries here.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1278: We've got Steve Greenfield joining the show today as a dealership-born AI platform lands a full cash exit and gears up for U.S. expansion—while China's red-hot EV market hits a margin-crushing price war.A Dubai-born AI platform built by former dealership operators just scored a full cash exit. AlgoDriven has been acquired by San Francisco-based Emergence, delivering a full exit to investors including Oman Technology Fund, 500 Global, Social Capital, and Automotive Ventures.Founded in 2017, AlgoDriven provides AI tools for used-car appraisal, pricing, damage detection, and inquiry management—now used in 1,000+ dealerships across 10 countries.The platform analyzes over $25 billion in used vehicles annually and claims one in three used cars sold in Australia runs through its tech.The acquisition fuels expansion into the U.S. and Latin America while accelerating advanced AI development across valuation, inventory, and customer engagement.CEO Glenn Harwood said, “We built the product we wished we'd had ourselves… bringing data, intelligence, and automation to the used-car lifecycle—helping dealers price better, trade smarter and respond to customers faster.”China's EV juggernaut is hitting turbulence. Even as BYD surpasses Tesla in global EV sales, investors are backing away. A brutal price war, shrinking subsidies, and 400 competing models have turned the world's hottest EV market into what analysts are calling an industry “wartime” shakeout.BYD's stock has fallen roughly 40% from its May peak, as January EV deliveries dropped 33% year-over-year and overall Chinese EV sales slid nearly 20%.Nearly 400 EV models are now for sale in China—more than double 2019 levels—with 100+ launched in just the past two years, fueling margin-crushing competition.Government incentives are fading. China reinstated half of its 10% vehicle purchase tax this year, with the full tax expected to return after 2027.Analysts estimate up to 40% of China's auto production capacity is sitting unused, creating excess supply and accelerating the price spiral known locally as “involution.”Scott Kennedy of CSIS said the industry is entering a “wartime period,” predicting the field will shrink from hundreds of EV makers to just a handful long-term.Today's show is brought to you by ESi-Q. ESi-Q measures employee satisfaction and provides actionable insight into what's driving employee engagement and turnover - before employees leave.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

In this episode, I'm joined by two former Crime Scene Investigators, Angela Davies and Dionne Watson, the hosts of The Crime Scene Insiders Podcast. Between them, they've worked countless real-life investigations - the kind you don't see neatly wrapped up in 40 minutes on television.We talk about what crime shows actually get right (if anything) and the many things they get completely wrong. From forensic myths and unrealistic lab results to the realities of working long hours inside taped-off properties, Ange and Dee take us under the barrier tape and into the real world of CSI work.We also discuss some of the more unusual and unexpected discoveries they've made at crime scenes, moments that have stayed with them long after the evidence bags were sealed. If you've ever wondered what really happens once the police cordon goes up, this episode gives you an honest look behind it.Check out 'The Crime Scene Insiders', a true crime podcast with a CSI twist, that will take you under the barrier tape of real criminal investigations:Podcast Feed | The Crime Scene InsidersFacebook | The Crime Scene InsidersInstagram | @thecrimesceneinsidersYouTube | @TheCrimeSceneInsidersExclusive British Murders content:Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive EpisodesFollow the show:British Murders with Stuart BluesDisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by my guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast or its host. This episode is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Pekingology, CSIS Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Charlie Edel, Senior Adviser and Australia Chair at CSIS. Charlie unpacks China's strategy towards Australia, an influential, democratic middle power that maintains strong economic ties to China and a security alliance with the United States. How has Beijing used economic coercion and inducements to try and sway Australian policy? Why has Australian public opinion turned sharply against China? And why has Australia come to see Chinese actions in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait – thousands of miles from the Australian coast – as a threat to Australia's national security?

Le Ramadan est le mois saint de l'islam, observé par des centaines de millions de musulman•e•s à travers le monde. Mais concrètement, comment fonctionne ce jeûne quotidien, de l'aube au coucher du soleil? Quelles sont ses règles et sa signification spirituelle en Suisse?Dans cet épisode du Point J, on décrypte le Ramadan avec Mallory Schneuwly Purdie, sociologue des religions, maître assistante et chargée de cours au Centre Suisse Islam et Société (CSIS) de l'Université de Fribourg. Samir et Shaymaa racontent aussi comment ils et elles vivent personnellement cette période de jeûne, de prière et de partage. Journaliste : Juliane Roncoroni Réalisation : Damien Barrière-Constantin >> Pour aller plus loin: - Pourquoi le carême est à la mode ?, épisode du Point J du 17 avril 2025 (sur Play RTS) Nous écrire ou nous proposer des questions: pointj@rts.ch ou +41 79 134 34 70

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, William Hannas and Hugh Grant‑Chapman join us to discuss key findings from Bill's new report, China's Embodied AI: A Path to AGI, as well as the CSIS report Is China Leading the Robotics Revolution? They examine why Chinese researchers view embodied AI as a critical pathway toward advanced intelligence, how Beijing is prioritizing robotics and physical‑world AI applications, and what lessons China's AI strategy may offer for other countries. William Hannas is the Lead Analyst at Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology, or CSET. Before joining CSET, he served in the Senior Intelligence Service at the Central Intelligence Agency, where he worked as an executive expert on advanced technical programs. Hugh Grant-Chapman is a fellow with the Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Witnesses from CSIS and the SITE Task Force testified on foreign interference, the debate over 'naming names' reached a boiling point. Watch the exact moment the Committee confronted the refusal to release the identities of those involved in meddling. We're breaking down the testimony, the procedural roadblocks, and what this means for the integrity of our next election. Is transparency still the priority in Ottawa? Let's look at the facts.

Max and Maria were joined by Andrian Prokip and Tim McDonnell to discuss the relentless Russian bombardment of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and what this means for average Ukrainians trying to survive the winter months. Be sure to explore Tim McDonnell's newsletter, Semafor Energy.

Mexico has experienced record levels of foreign direct investment in recent years, as the drive for supply chain security has created a boom in interest in Mexico's manufacturing sector. Yet, when measured overall, investment is down in Mexico. Two issues stand out as driving investment decline: uncertainty around fiscal governance and tax regulation enforcement. In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Denise Dresser, Senior Associate with the Americas Program at CSIS and professor of political science at the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM). Together they discuss how changes to Mexico's regulatory, and particularly tax environment are undermining investor confidence and contributing to broader concerns related to the upcoming 2026 Joint Review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement. They also explore the ways in which tax policy intersects with the issues Mexico faces over judicial independence, insecurity, and diplomatic tensions with both the United States and Canada.

In this episode of Two Think Minimum, Ambassador Steve Lang, currently a senior advisor at Crest Hill Advisors and non-resident senior associate with CSIS, discusses WRC-27. He is a veteran diplomat and international policy leader. Steve Lang was confirmed by the Senate as U.S. Coordinator of International Communications and Information Policy, with the rank of Ambassador in 2024, and served in that role until 2025. He also served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Information and Communications Policy from 2022. As coordinator, Steve led U.S. delegations to numerous international conferences and negotiations, including WRC-23. In his 30-year career as a U.S. diplomat, Steve has served in Japan, Mexico, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Cuba.

So uh, CSIS is relying on the anti hate network as a primary resource to lead their "investigations"..  Lol. lmao. They don't get it yet but they've already lost. STREAM LINKS: Rumble (https://rumble.com/c/JeremyMacKenzie) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyMacKenzieSSC) Odysee (https://odysee.com/@JeremyMacKenzie:9/rc515:0) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/jeremymackenzie) Kick (https://kick.com/ragingdissident) ᚦᛖᚱᛖ•ᛁᛊ•ᚨ•ᛒᛖᛏᛏᛖᚱ•ᚹᚨᛁ • SUPPORT (https://fymm.ca/) (NEW) • SOCIALS AND WEBSITE (https://kick.com/ragingdissident)

Zeitgeist #5 s Ondřejem Kundrou a Tomášem Brolíkem o čtyřech letech velké války i jednáních o míru mezi Ukrajinou a Ruskem v režii USA. Moderuje Štěpán Sedláček. Americký prezident Donald Trump avizoval, že se s ruským protějškem Vladimirem Putinem dohodl, že se týden Rusko zdrží útoků na ukrajinskou energetickou soustavu. Kreml dohodu nepotvrdil. A podle ukrajinského prezidenta Volodymyra Zelenského naopak útoky zesílily a Rusko vyslalo desítky raket a stovky dronů.„Jednalo se o záměrný útok na energetickou infrastrukturu, při kterém bylo použito rekordní množství balistických raket. Ruská armáda ve skutečnosti využila návrh USA na krátkodobé zastavení útoků nikoli k podpoře diplomacie, ale k nahromadění raket a počkala si na nejchladnější dny v roce, kdy teploty na řadě míst Ukrajiny klesají pod -20 °C,“ uvedl ukrajinský premiér v příspěvku na síti X. Do jakého bodu válka na Ukrajině dospěla po bezmála čtyřech letech od začátku velké invaze a stovkách tisíc mrtvých ? Co čekat a nečekat od trojstranných jednáních o míru mezi USA, Ruskem a Ukrajinou v Abú Zabí? A jak jsou na tom po obměně vlád česko-ukrajinské vztahy? Nejen o tom debatují Ondřej Kundra a Tomáš Brolík po návratu z reportážní cesty na Ukrajinu se Štěpánem Sedláčkem. Zazní také zhodnocení analytika Zdeňka Petráše z Centra bezpečnostních a vojensko-strategických studií Univerzity obrany. Další čtení a poslech k tématu:Russia's Grinding War in Ukraine (Zmíněná analýza CSIS s odhadovanými ztrátami na obou stranách)https://www.csis.org/analysis/russias-grinding-war-ukraine Synka mohou Rusové zabít, ale jsme tady doma. Příběhy lidí, kteří se rozhodli své děti vychovat na dohled válce https://www.respekt.cz/zahranici/synka-mohou-zabit-ale-je-tady-doma-pribehy-lidi-kteri-se-rozhodli-sve-deti-vychovat-na-dohled-valceMotoristé a SPD nasadili bitevníky L-159 proti prezidentovihttps://www.respekt.cz/cesko/motoriste-a-spd-nasadili-bitevniky-l-159-proti-prezidentoviPorošenko pro Respekt: S Trumpem musí Ukrajina jednat jinak. S bývalým ukrajinským prezidentem o tom, co může donutit Putina, aby přestal válčithttps://www.respekt.cz/zahranici/porosenko-pro-respekt-s-trumpem-musi-ukrajina-jednat-jinakZa hodiny ukrajinštiny je můžou poslat do děcáku. A stejně na ně chodí : Respekt byl u tajné online výuky ukrajinských dětí na okupovaných územích https://www.respekt.cz/zahranici/za-hodiny-ukrajinstiny-je-muzou-poslat-do-decaku-a-stejne-na-ne-chodiUkrajinští veteráni hledají nový život po návratu ze zákopů – a našli ho v kabanosu nebo opravených ikonáchhttps://www.respekt.cz/zahranici/ukrajinsti-veterani-hledaji-novy-zivot-po-navratu-ze-zakopu-a-nasli-ho-v-kabanosu-nebo-opravenych-ikonachVelitel speciálních operací Wolfborn: V noci jsme pronikli do zákopů a od Rusů je vyčistili: S ukrajinským velitelem dobrovolnického praporu o tajných akcích proti ruské armáděhttps://www.respekt.cz/zahranici/velitel-specialnich-operaci-wolfborn-v-noci-jsme-pronikli-do-zakopu-a-od-rusu-je-vycistili

2026-01-31 | UPDATES #121 | Russia raids elite branches of the military to feed the infantry — while casualties spike and “mobilization” stays politically radioactive. Some units becoming elite drone pilots, but the bulk of the ‘raw meat' that Putin is trying to funnel into the army are still being expended in high-casualty, low-impact meat-wave attacks that result in catastrophic losses. Russia's war machine is doing something armies do when they're bleeding out: it's consuming its own elite troops and specialists on senseless tactics that delivery little result. New reporting says Moscow is pulling people from the Strategic Missile Forces — yes, the nuclear deterrent branch — plus the Navy and Aerospace Forces and sending them into Ukraine as ordinary infantry. (Euromaidan Press) As well as being strategically insane, this smacks of absolute desperation on the part of Putin. At the same time, multiple outlets are examining the same grisly details: Russia's losses are now so extreme that analysts say the Kremlin faces a basic choice — another mobilization or accept a military that's increasingly hollowed out and running on fumes.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------A REQUEST FOR HELP!I'm heading back to Kyiv this week, to film, do research and conduct interviews. The logistics and need for equipment and clothing are a little higher than for my previous trips. It will be cold, and may be dark also. If you can, please assist to ensure I can make this trip a success. My commitment to the audience of the channel, will be to bring back compelling interviews conducted in Ukraine, and to use the experience to improve the quality of the channel, it's insights and impact. Let Ukraine and democracy prevail! https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrashttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformationNONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!So what's next? We're going to Kyiv in January 2026 to film on the ground, and will record interviews with some huge guests. We'll be creating opportunities for new interviews, and to connect you with the reality of a European city under escalating winter attack, from an imperialist, genocidal power. PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: Euromaidan Press (Jan 29, 2026) — “Russia strips nuclear forces, Navy, and Air Force to fill infantry ranks — military expert” - https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/29/russia-infantry-manpower-shortage-elite-forces/The New Voice of Ukraine (Jan 2026) — “When even the navy goes infantry” (analysis context)https://english.nv.ua/opinion/how-russia-is-gutting-elite-branches-to-feed-the-infantry-50579384.htmlMeduza (Jan 29, 2026) — “Russia's military losses… Yet re-deployed wounded obscure the true toll”https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/01/29/russia-s-military-losses-in-ukraine-surpass-any-major-power-since-wwii-yet-re-deployed-wounded-obscure-the-true-tollKyiv Independent (Jan 28, 2026) — CSIS summary + “more losses than any major power since WWII” - https://kyivindependent.com/russia-has-suffered-more-losses-than-any-major-power-since-world-war-ii-report-says/Associated Press (Jan 28, 2026) — CSIS casualty estimates; slow advanceshttps://apnews.com/article/dd4fae88202ba92cafd59455da69dedc----------

2026-01-29 | UPDATES #118 | Russia's advance slows to a nine-month low — signs of an army crisis, and why major 2026 offensives may be running out of road. Today is day 1,435 of Russia's full-scale invasion. That's not a milestone, but an inditement of political failure and industrial-scale human waste. The “unstoppable Russian offensive” narrative is hitting a wall. This fact stunned me last week, that the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany lasted 1,418 days. This war has now outlasted that — with nothing like the strategic gains, and with Russia's army moving in distance measured in meters, not kilometers.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------SOURCES: UK Parliament Hansard (Jan 29, 2026) — “Today is 1,435 days…” CSIS report (PDF): Russia's Grinding War in Ukraine (published Jan 27, 2026) Business Insider (Jan 29, 2026) summarizing CSIS pace comparisons Associated Press (via AP News, Jan 28, 2026) on CSIS casualty estimatesThe Guardian (Jan 28, 2026) on casualty totals approaching 2m ISW / Critical Threats (Jan 27, 2026) — Donetsk timeline; “lies and exaggerations”; observed vs claimed gains Russia Matters — War Report Card (Jan 28, 2026) territory gained metrics Euromaidan Press (Jan 28, 2026) — nine-month low pace claim (km²/day) Ukraine President's site (Jan 26, 2026) — drones destroying “more than 80%” of enemy targetsDefense News (Jan 28, 2026) — drone share of destroyed targets CSIS LinkedIn post (last 48h) — “extraordinary price for minimal gains” framing Kyiv Post (Jan 29, 2026) — false “captured” claims and battlefield risk (Kupyansk) ----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2026 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------

Max and Donatienne discuss last week's World Economic Forum in Davos, which was dominated by President Trump's tariff threats over Greenland. They then turn to a conversation with Rick Rossow, senior adviser and Chair in India and Emerging Asia Economics at CSIS, about the newly announced EU-India free trade agreement.   (00:00) Intro (00:51) Davos recap (20:22) Rick Rossow   Learn more: Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts 

Сегодня в эпизоде:

Canada, a business entity headquartered in Washington, DC, is at the center of intense, high-stakes allegations involving governance, crimes against humanity, national security, and election integrity.  It has grown into the world's largest terrorist hub with over 4,000 organizations operating there per CSIS' own report.  Their plans to execute 14.7 Million Canadians by lethal injection have been leaked, yet why have we not seen a turnover to peace and freedom while the corportocracy in Ottawa have been shown to both support and carry out international war crimes from experimental gene-editing WMDs, fund FTO's labelled by the USA, have no election integrity, have multiple lawsuits from Norman Traversy and others tossed out of a corrupt judiciary from RICO to the Freedom Convoy, Universal Ostrich Farms and more.  Sovereign Sensei Dan Oke connects the dots across Canada + the U.S., digging into interactions with JAG, the Law of War Manual's context, and the White Flag of Parley as sovereignty momentum accelerates in what's lauded to be the 51st State.   .

Seth Jones, president of the Defense and Security Department and Harold Brown Chair at CSIS, joins the show to talk about how America has resurrected its defense industrial base in the past and why it should be doing so now. ▪️ Times 02:55 The British in the 1930s 05:58 Roosevelt's decision 09:48 Re-orientation  13:59 The B-29 16:00 Victory in Iraq  27:54 Skunkworks 31:30 Xi comes into power 35:07 Disadvantages 39:07 What needs to be done?  44:28 Fighting for 5% 47:43 Culture shift Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find more content on our School of War Substack

Max and Maria spoke with Jade McGlynn about her latest report on Ukrainian resistance in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. "Thresholds of Survival: The Resistance in Occupied Ukraine" by Jade McGlynn (January 2026, CSIS.org)

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Ryan Berg and Evan Ellis join us to assess the regional and global implications of the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. They discuss how Beijing is interpreting the operation, what it signals about U.S. priorities, and the lessons China may draw for its military planning and approach to Taiwan. Ryan Berg is director of the Americas Program and head of the Future of Venezuela Initiative at CSIS. Evan Ellis is a research professor of Latin American studies at the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute and a nonresident senior associate in the Americas Program at CSIS.

On the Saturday January 10, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Jason McCoy and Clayton Bellamy of the Juno Award winning band The Roadhammers. They're gearing up for the "Till The Wheels Fall Off" coast-to-coast Canadian tour with Doc Walker tied to new singles "Dirty Hands Clean Money" and the upcoming "Till The Wheels Fall Off" featuring Ian Thornley and Tyler Connolly. Then we get to know two-time winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour Terry Fallis. He stops by to talk about his tenth novel, "The Marionette," a comic thriller about a bestselling thriller author who gets recruited by CSIS to go undercover in Mali amid a coup. We’ll also meet Dr. Jennifer Ingram MD, one of Canada's top Geriatricians the founder of the Kawartha Centre, and now the director of a documentary called "No More Silent Battles," which will make its world premiere at the ReFrame Film Festival in Peterborough on January 31st. Finally, we’ll meet award-winning placemaker, urban planning lecturer, and writer Jay Pitter. The foundational declaration of her new book, "Black Public Joy," is a radical rejection of the trauma and resistance narratives that have long anchored Black cultural representation, instead, she creates a new and deeply uplifting framework that is centered on Black people’s public expressions of joy.

On the Saturday January 10, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Jason McCoy and Clayton Bellamy of the Juno Award winning band The Roadhammers. They're gearing up for the "Till The Wheels Fall Off" coast-to-coast Canadian tour with Doc Walker tied to new singles "Dirty Hands Clean Money" and the upcoming "Till The Wheels Fall Off" featuring Ian Thornley and Tyler Connolly. Then we get to know two-time winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour Terry Fallis. He stops by to talk about his tenth novel, "The Marionette," a comic thriller about a bestselling thriller author who gets recruited by CSIS to go undercover in Mali amid a coup. We'll also meet Dr. Jennifer Ingram MD, one of Canada's top Geriatricians the founder of the Kawartha Centre, and now the director of a documentary called "No More Silent Battles," which will make its world premiere at the ReFrame Film Festival in Peterborough on January 31st. Finally, we'll meet award-winning placemaker, urban planning lecturer, and writer Jay Pitter. The foundational declaration of her new book, "Black Public Joy," is a radical rejection of the trauma and resistance narratives that have long anchored Black cultural representation, instead, she creates a new and deeply uplifting framework that is centered on Black people's public expressions of joy.

Mishal Husain is known as one of Britain's best interviewers who commands the attention of powerhouse figures. SWSP guest host, Emily Harding, sat down with Mishal to unpack her approach to high-stakes interviews and to explore major geopolitical trends that have emerged in 2025, from artificial intelligence to the shift in global leadership.

Into Africa is back with all-new conversations hosted by Oge Onobogu, senior fellow and director of the Africa Program at CSIS. Tune in starting January 15th for in-depth interviews with journalists, academics, and other trailblazers as we discuss the cultural, political, and economic trends shaping the continent.

Max and Maria spoke with Adam Entous of The New York Times on his in-depth investigation exploring the Trump Administration's policies towards Ukraine in 2025. This conversation was recorded on January 7, 2026. "The Separation: Inside the Unraveling U.S.-Ukraine Partnership" by Adam Entous (The New York Times, December 2025).

Max and Maria spoke with Sergey Radchenko about the state of affairs in peace negotiations over Ukraine as we come to the close of 2025. They discuss the different parties' goals and positions, and how this current round of negotiations compares to the talks in Istanbul at the start of the full-scale invasion back in 2022. This conversation was recorded on December 12, 2025. "America's Magical Thinking About Ukraine: A Bad Deal Is Worse Than No Deal," by Sergey Radchenko (Foreign Affairs, December 2025). "The Talks That Could Have Ended the War in Ukraine: A Hidden History of Diplomacy That Came Up Short — but Holds Lessons for Future Negotiations," by Samuel Charap and Sergey Radchenko (Foreign Affairs, April 2024).

On this month's innovation conversation to highlight key topics in the countdown to the Apex technology and innovation conference  Jan 27-28, 2026, in Washington, sponsored by Clarion Defence, Dr. Seth Jones, the president of the defense and security department and the Harold Brown chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss his new book — “The American Edge: The Military Tech Nexus and the Sources of Great Power Dominance” — the nature of the threat posed by China to focus modernization efforts; lessons of the past to help America bolster its industrial capacity; importance of leadership and sufficient funding; grading the Trump administration's effort to accelerate the delivery if needed capabilities at scale; and role of the entire industrial ecosystem including allies and partners in delivering more capabilities, more quickly. To learn more about the Apex conference, sponsorship and attendance opportunities please visit apexdefense.org

Max speaks with Michael Kimmage about his immediate reactions to the new 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, and the rapid-fire diplomacy taking place in response to its release. This conversation was recorded on November 24, 2025.

The Intersection of Espionage Techniques and Cybersecurity Threats This episode explores the parallels between espionage and cybersecurity, particularly focusing on social engineering tactics used in both domains. Hosted by Jim Love, the podcast features insights from Neil Bisson, a retired intelligence officer from CSIS, and David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security. They discuss the vulnerabilities in human behavior that can be exploited, the similarity between human intelligence operations and phishing attacks, and how AI is transforming the landscape of social engineering. Practical advice on recognizing and mitigating these threats is also provided. The episode underscores the importance of empathy, skepticism, and continuous education in defending against sophisticated cyber threats. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:25 Linking Espionage and Cybersecurity 01:06 The Role of Social Engineering in Cyber Attacks 02:25 Guest Introductions: Neil Bisson and David Shipley 03:24 Recruitment Tactics in Intelligence 05:56 Phishing vs. Intelligence Recruitment 07:48 AI's Role in Modern Social Engineering 10:45 Building Trust and Rapport in Intelligence 16:19 Ethical Considerations in Intelligence Work 20:01 Future of Cybersecurity and Social Engineering 24:31 The Art of Subtle Manipulation 26:01 Clandestine Tactics and Voluntary Information 26:24 Incremental Trust Building 26:46 Psychological Manipulation and Cult Recruitment 27:34 Human Connection and Vulnerability 28:53 AI and Social Engineering 30:25 The Threat of AI in Recruitment 33:20 Emotional Manipulation in Espionage 36:19 Defending Against Manipulation 38:12 Empathy and Information as Defense 45:49 Final Thoughts and Audience Engagement

After meeting on the sidelines of the G20 in South Africa, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have announced they would restart trade talks.It's a long way from where the two countries have been for the last several years. Relations blew up in 2023 after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused agents of India's government of being involved in the murder of a Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.Then, last year, the RCMP publicly accused such agents of being involved in a campaign of homicides, extortions and threats targeting the South Asian community on Canadian soil. Recently, the director of CSIS suggested that the problem hasn't gone away.In B.C.'s Lower Mainland, over 100 reports of extortion were made in the last year.Two CBC reporters who have been covering this issue give us a closer look at what exactly has been happening on the ground in Canada, particularly when it comes to extortion, who might be behind it, and how this all connects to the larger context of a thawing relationship with India.Baneet Braich is based out of Abbotsford, B.C. And Evan Dyer is with CBC's Parliamentary bureau.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Max and Maria spoke with Nikolay Petrov and Mikhail Troitskiy, two leading experts on the contemporary Russian elite, to discuss the current status of this ruling group inside Russia today, and why it finds itself increasingly under pressure from state security organs. This conversation was recorded on November 13, 2025. "Отцы и дѣти: Генеалогическое исследование российской власти" (Proekt.media, November 2025) "Transition without a successor: The transformation of Putin's regime," by Vladimir Pastukhov and Nikolay Petrov (NEST, September 2025) "Managing multiple audiences: dual-track signals and the silencing of Russia's globalized elites before the invasion of Ukraine," by Mikhail Troitskiy (Post-Soviet Affairs, June 2025)

As world leaders, businesses and NGOs start their journeys to Brazil for the COP30 climate talks, more than 200,000 people attended ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, the world's biggest energy event. Energy Gang was there to bring you the highlights from the week's discussions. One of the key talking points was the theme of energy addition, rather than transition. In other words, the idea that new renewables and other low-carbon sources are adding to global energy supplies, rather than replacing fossil fuels. With forecasts showing an acceleration in power demand growth driven by AI, and the continuing need for increased energy supply to raise living standards in low and middle-income countries, calls for a rapid transition away from oil, gas and coal seem to many to be unrealistic. At ADIPEC, the conversation centred around the vision of new low-carbon supplies stacking on top of hydrocarbons, to reduce costs, increase access and cut emissions intensity. But there was confidence in the prospect of robust global demand for oil and gas, in particular, for decades to come. To debate that vision and assess what it means for the world, host Ed Crooks is joined by energy executives and analysts who have been part of the conversation. Dr Carole Nakhle is the founder and CEO of Crystol Energy, an independent advisory firm. She was first up to discuss whether decarbonisation targets are being pushed further into the future, and how they can be met if clean energy is complementing fossil fuels rather than replacing them. “Complementarity beats substitution,” Carole says. What does that mean for energy security, access and emissions? Next, Ed spoke with John Gilley, CEO of Kent, which designs and engineers assets for the energy industry, including both oil and gas and low-carbon technologies. John isn't worried about a slowdown in clean energy deployment. When energy is cheaper, it gets used, he says, and solar and wind keep winning on cost. He believes climate change is the greatest challenge of our times, and his purpose at Kent is to support ways to tackle it, while meeting the world's demand for energy. John and Ed talk it all through.Sascha Sissiou is sales director for the Middle East and Africa at Aerzen, a German manufacturer of equipment for oil and gas and other industries. Sascha argues that, far from the momentum towards decarbonisation slowing, it is actually speeding up, as reflected in demand from Aerzen's customers. Demand for flare-gas recovery and other emissions reduction technologies has grown, and Aerzen is rolling out new large compressors for the hydrogen industry. Sustainability standards now influence sourcing, logistics and manufacturing across industries from wastewater to petrochemicals. Next, Clay Seigle, senior fellow at the thinktank CSIS, talks about the implications of sustained oil demand for energy security. On climate, he highlights the importance of industry-led investments in methane controls and carbon capture. Looking ahead, permitting reform could emerge as the next big US energy story; Clay explains why. Finally, as the Energy Gang prepares to switch focus to COP30, Ed sat down with Bjorn Otto Sverdrup, who's the head of the secretariat for the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter. They bring together more than 50 leading oil and gas companies from around the world to work together to cut their emissions. Bjorn says the industry's top CEOs are staying the course on near-term decarbonisation goals with high impact - cutting methane and eliminating routine flaring by 2030 – because they make operational and reputational sense. There will be more to come on this issue at COP30. We will be bringing you all the big stories and exclusive commentary and analysis on COP30 from our energy expert friends, as well as some new voices. So don't forget to follow the show wherever you get your podcasts, to keep up with all our coverage of the climate talks over the next two weeks. This episode was recorded live at ADIPEC 2025, the world's largest energy event, held in Abu Dhabi from 3–6 November. With more than 205,000 attendees and 1,800 speakers, this year's theme - Energy Intelligence Impact - sparked vital conversations about the future of energy. Learn more about the event at adipec.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Loren Voss, Public Service Fellow at Lawfare, sits down with Dan Byman, Lawfare Foreign Policy Editor and the Director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies; Ryan Berg, Director of the Americas Program and Head of the Future of Venezuela Initiative also at CSIS; and Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson. They talk about the new United States approach to drug smuggling, the lethal strikes against drug smuggling boats, and the ongoing counterdrug efforts in Mexico.Anderson applies international law to the facts as known on the military strikes on drug smuggling boats, highlighting the difficulties of treating drug smuggling as a “use of force” and a transnational criminal organization as a non-state armed group. Byman and Berg discuss the importance of the host government in dealing with terrorist or criminal threats, but are skeptical that the counterterrorism framing will be effective without also addressing the demand for drugs within the United States. The group ends with a discussion on how current strategies and legal analysis could be applied to other geographies or criminal groups. Mentioned in this episode:“Deploying U.S. Vessels to the Caribbean Is a Show of Force,” by Ryan Berg and Eric FarnsworthTo receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.