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How can America regain its position as a global leader? According to Dan Runde, author of "The American Imperative" and a a senior vice president at the Center for Strategic International Studies, the answer lies in the strategic use of soft power. For more information on upcoming episodes and to sign up for our mailing list, visit the Devex Book Club here: https://pages.devex.com/devex-book-club.html

Dan Runde is Senior Vice President at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where he directs the Project on Prosperity and Development. He previously worked for the U.S. Agency for International Development (or USAID), the World Bank's International Finance Corporation, and in investment banking with experience in Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Dan recently wrote a new book called "The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership Through Soft Power." This is the first book in decades to look at U.S. non-military power through the lens of great power competition. He is also the host of "Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy," a podcast series focused on updating the United States' soft power playbook to meet the hopes and aspirations of developing countries. This was an incredibly fun conversation and chock-full of insights! We start by talking about Dan's path, from growing up in a family that taught him the importance of public service, to his experience of working for USAID, the World Bank's IFC, and currently for CSIS. Dan then talks about his views as a conservative internationalist, and why we need the trade, security, and multilateral system that was designed and built by the US, in partnership with others, after WWII. He goes on to highlight that while the system is necessary, it cannot function in the absence of leadership and asks us to imagine which set of values we would rather have shape the world we live in. We then shift to how global development is going to be increasingly refracted through the lens of great power competition, where the tools of soft power become even more critical. Dan's framing of development as applied foreign policy helps make the concept more real and applicable. We also discuss the areas of cooperation between US and Europe, as well as some of the tensions still present between these long-standing partners. Afterwards, we touch upon the thorny topic of mining, minerals, and climate change and the much-needed realization that decarbonization doesn't mean dematerialization. Our conversation then turns to the Global Fragility Act (GFA) and what the US needs to do to succeed in this new initiative. Dan sums up the top priorities for U.S. development efforts over the next five years: help Ukraine, close the digital divide, mining and minerals, nearshoring, and address corruption.   Listen to the episode and pick up Dan's book for so many more insights! ***** Dan Runde Website: https://www.csis.org/people/daniel-f-runde Twitter: https://twitter.com/danrunde LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielfrunde/ ***** Mihaela Carstei, Paul M. Bisca, and Johan Bjurman Bergman co-host F-World: The Fragility Podcast.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/fworldpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fworldpodcast/ Website: https://f-world.org Music: "Tornado" by Wintergatan. This track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.net Video editing by: Alex Mitran - find Alex on Facebook (facebook.com/alexmmitran), Twitter (twitter.com/alexmmitran), or LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/alexmmitran) EPISODE RESOURCES: Project on US Leadership in Development: https://www.csis.org/programs/project-us-leadership-development Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde: https://www.csis.org/podcasts/building-future-freedom-prosperity-and-foreign-policy-dan-runde TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:32 Dan's background 00:10:11 What is a conservative internationalist? 00:19:37 The world needs leadership not entropy 00:23:11 What is development & the role of political engagement in donor countries 00:33:19 What is fair vs. unfair global power competition? 00:45:15 What is soft power? Development is applied foreign policy 00:52:31 US – Europe cooperation vs competition in development 01:06:24 The Global Fragility Act – how to get it right 01:10:59 Priorities for U.S. development efforts in the next five years

On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director, Roger Zakheim, sits down with Daniel Runde who is a Senior Vice President at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and director of the Project on Prosperity and Development. They discuss Mr. Runde's new book entitled, “The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power.” They also discuss the ongoing global challenges posed by China, the war in Ukraine, and how these conflicts call for greater American leadership through soft power.

Reagan Institute Director, Roger Zakheim, sits down with Daniel Runde who is a Senior Vice President at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and director of the Project on Prosperity and Development. They discuss Mr. Runde's new book entitled, “The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power.” They also discuss the ongoing global […]

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Dan Runde of CSIS discusses various ways China deploys soft power strategies in pursuit of geopolitical goals. Dan touches upon vaccine diplomacy, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Elections, and other multilateral organizations such as the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), and the State Department's Bureau for International Organizations (DOS IO). Research Question: Dan Runde suggests interested students read Invisible China: How the Urban-Rural Divide Threatens China's Rise by Scott Rozelle and Natalie Hell, which upacks human capital and demographics challenges in China. Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #74 Elham Tabassi on NIST, Technology Standards, and Trust #130 Teasel Muir-Harmony on Spaceflight, Foreign Policy, and Soft Power #144 Nick Eberstadt on Demographics Dan Runde's CSIS Webpage The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power by Daniel Runde United Nations International Telecommunications Union US State Department Bureau of International Organization Affairs Soft Power Invisible China: How the Urban-Rural Divide Threatens China's Rise by Scott Rozelle and Natalie Hell Link to full show notes and resources https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-151 Guest Bio: Daniel F. Runde is a senior vice president, director of the Project on Prosperity and Development (PPD), and holds the William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a leading global think tank. Mr. Runde also served as the acting director for the CSIS Americas Program from 2020-2022. His work is oriented around U.S. leadership in building a more democratic and prosperous world. Among his many other contributions, Mr. Runde was an architect of the BUILD Act, contributed to the reauthorization of the U.S. EXIM Bank in 2018, and was an architect of Prosper Africa, a U.S. government initiative to deepen the United States' commercial and development engagement in Africa. He has been a leading voice on the role and future of the World Bank Group and U.S. leadership in the multilateral system. Prior to CSIS, Mr. Runde held leadership roles at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Bank Group. Earlier in his career, Mr. Runde worked in commercial banking at Citibank in Argentina and in investment banking at Alex. Brown & Sons. Mr. Runde was granted the Officer's Cross in the Order of Isabel la Católica, a Spanish civil order. Currently, he serves on the board of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), the Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISEF), Spirit of America, and the Ashesi University Foundation. Mr. Runde is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Bretton Woods Committee. He is also a columnist for The Hill and hosts a CSIS podcast series, Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, & Foreign Policy with Dan Runde. Mr. Runde is also the author of the book The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power (Bombardier Books, 2022). He previously chaired two U.S. government advisory committees: the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid at USAID and the Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee at the U.S. EXIM Bank. Fluent in Spanish, he graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College and holds a master's in public policy from Harvard University. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

How can America regain its position as a global leader? According to Dan Runde, author of "The American Imperative" and a a senior vice president at the Center for Strategic International Studies, the answer lies in the strategic use of soft power. For more information on upcoming episodes and to sign up for our mailing list, visit the Devex Book Club here: https://pages.devex.com/devex-book-club.html

China is one of the very few truly bipartisan issues in Washington today where there is near unanimous consensus that the U.S. must work to counter Beijing's growing influence around the world, especially in developing countries. The problem is that there is much less agreement on what the U.S. should actually do to respond to the China challenge.Dan Runde, a senior vice president at the DC-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins Eric & Cobus to discuss his new book that makes the case for why bolstering U.S. soft power is key to persuading Global South countries to favor the United States over China. SHOW NOTES:Amazon: The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power by Daniel Runde: https://amzn.to/3OiDPVLAmazon: The United States vs. China: The Quest for Global Economic Leadership by C. Fred Bergsten: https://amzn.to/3Mv7olsJOIN THE DISCUSSION:Twitter: @ChinaGSProject| @stadenesque | @eric_olander | @danrundeFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProjectYouTube: www.youtube.com/ChinaAfricaProjectFOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC:Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChineعربي: www.akhbaralsin-africia.com | @AkhbarAlSinAfrJOIN US ON PATREON!Become a CAP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CAP Podcast mug!www.patreon.com/chinaafricaproject

EPISODE 1439: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to the author of THE AMERICAN IMPERATIVE, Daniel Runde, about how to reinvent America global leadership in a world increasingly dominated by Chinese economic and military power Daniel F. Runde is a senior vice president, director of the Project on Prosperity and Development (PPD), and holds the William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a leading global think tank. Mr. Runde also served as the acting director for the CSIS Americas Program from 2020-2022. His work is oriented around U.S. leadership in building a more democratic and prosperous world. Among his many other contributions, Mr. Runde was as an architect of the BUILD Act, contributed to the reauthorization of the U.S. EXIM Bank in 2018, and was an architect of Prosper Africa, a U.S. government initiative to deepen the United States' commercial and development engagement in Africa. He has been a leading voice on the role and future of the World Bank Group and U.S. leadership in the multilateral system. Prior to CSIS, Mr. Runde held leadership roles at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Bank Group. Earlier in his career, Mr. Runde worked in commercial banking at Citibank in Argentina and in investment banking at Alex. Brown & Sons. Mr. Runde was granted the Officer's Cross in the Order of Isabel la Católica, a Spanish civil order. Currently, he serves on the board of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), the Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISEF), Spirit of America, and the Ashesi University Foundation. Mr. Runde is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Bretton Woods Committee. He is also a columnist for The Hill and hosts a CSIS podcast series, Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, & Foreign Policy with Dan Runde. Mr. Runde is also the author of the book The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power (Bombardier Books, 2022). He previously chaired two U.S. government advisory committees: the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid at USAID and the Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee at the U.S. EXIM Bank. Fluent in Spanish, he graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College and holds a master's in public policy from Harvard University. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Daniel Runde—director of the Project on Prosperity and Development at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)—the Chinese regime has met infrastructure and economic demands that US aid to Latin America has overlooked. He warns that China seeks global dominance in economic spheres, with negative implications for Western values. Runde, author of The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power (2023), contends that China's ballooning presence in Latin America portends significant changes in power dynamics worldwide. He also asserts the United States has not been reciprocal with Guatemala, one of the US most steadfast allies that still recognizes Taiwan. Show notes: https://impunityobserver.com/2023/04/11/the-united-states-must-use-soft-power-to-counter-chinese/

What should our global strategy look like in an age of renewed great power competition? And what must America offer to a newly empowered developing world when we're no longer the only major player? In his new book, “The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership Through Soft Power”, Dan Runde makes the case for building a new global consensus through vigorous internationalism and judicious use of soft power. Newt's guest is Dan Runde. He is the senior vice president, director of the Project on Prosperity and Development and the William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh updates conditions and rescues in Turkey, discusses Israel's massive relief airlift with Dr. Michael Oren, and talks with callers about their reactions. Former National Security Advisor Ambassador Robert C. O'Brien weighs in on Turkey and the Chinese spy balloon. International relief expert Dan Runde also joins Hugh to discuss America's response to the disaster. Run Fr's new book “The American Imperative” could not be more timely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode Dan Runde is interviewed by Ambassador John Simon about his new book, The American Imperative. Dan's book explores how the US can and must use non-military, soft power tools to entrench its dominant global influence in the face of competition from China and Russia. 

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In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Olivia Enos, the new Washington Director of The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong (CFHK). In this podcast, they discuss the CFHK's work, the ongoing effects of the Chinese-imposed National Security Law (introduced to Hong Kong in 2020), the U.S.-Hong Kong relationship, and how listeners can help political prisoners in Hong Kong.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Ambassador Ramón Eduardo Martínez de la Guardia, the Ambassador of Panama in the U.S. In this podcast, they discuss how Panama is a great candidate for U.S. companies to nearshore operations, opportunities for tourism in the country, and Panama's role in advancing the global health system.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Erin Murphy, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow in the Economics Program at CSIS. In this podcast, they discuss Murphy's career and her new book Burmese Haze, foreign policy and Myanmar, and Aung San Suu Kyi.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Harry Bader, Deputy Assistant Administrator in the Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI) at USAID. In this podcast, they discuss USAID's new Supply Chain Integrity and Freedom program (SCIF).

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Ambassador John Feeley, former U.S. ambassador to Panama. In this podcast, they discuss Feeley's career in the foreign service, the importance of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega and his "mafia"-style dictatorship, the Vatican's relationship with Nicaragua's government, and short- and long-term solutions to the dictatorship.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Takehiko Nakao, former President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In this podcast, they discuss Nakao's career in Japan's Ministry of Finance, the potential reasons why the U.S. and Japan did not join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Nakao's various memoirs- including his recently published The Rise of Asia: Perspectives and Beyond, and the relationship between democracy and human rights.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Ali Wyne, Senior Analyst with Eurasia Group's Global Macro practice. In this podcast, they discuss Ali's newly published book, "America's Great-Power Opportunity: Revitalizing U.S. Foreign Policy to Meet the Challenges of Strategic Competition," how to learn from the Cold War, the future of the U.S.-China relationship, and U.S. comparative advantages.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Colombian Admiral Álvaro Echandía Durán, who discusses his career, his experiences with the FARC, the role of civil intelligence in a democracy, and why we should renew our commitment to counternarcotics. Throughout his career the Admiral has held various high level positions, including Chief of Naval Operations of Colombia's National Armada, Chief of Staff of the Caribbean Naval Force, Chief of Naval Intelligence and Chief of Joint Military Intelligence and Counterintelligence of the Armed Forces, among others. Renovación del compromiso con la lucha contra las drogas: Una conversación con el Almirante Álvaro Echandía Durán En este episodio de Construyendo el futuro, Dan Runde habla con el Almirante Álvaro Echandía Durán sobre la carrera del Almirante, sus experiencias con las FARC, el uso de la inteligencia civil en una democracia y porque deberíamos reforzar nuestro compromiso en la lucha contra el narcotráfico. A lo largo de su carrera, Echandía ha desempeñado cargos como Jefe de Operaciones Navales de la Armada Nacional de Colombia, Jefe de Estado Mayor de la Fuerza Naval del Caribe, Jefe de inteligencia Naval y Jefe de Inteligencia y contrainteligencia Militar Conjunta de las Fuerzas Militares, entre otros. 

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Cynthia Arnson, a distinguished fellow and former director of the Wilson Center's Latin American Program. Arnson is one of the country's foremost experts on the Spanish-speaking countries of the Western Hemisphere. In today's podcast, Dan and Cynthia discuss her impressive career in Latin American affairs, the challenges of entering a male-dominated industry, her predictions for the future of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America, and the trajectory of various Latin American countries.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Fawzia Koofi, an Afghan women's rights activist and the first woman in the Afghan Parliament to be elected Second Deputy Speaker. Fawzia reflects on the current state of human rights for women and girls under Taliban rule and the consequences of U.S. withdrawal from the country.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Harold Rosen, founder and Executive Director of the IFC's Grassroots Business Initiative. They discuss Harold's work at the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation, and the Development Finance Corporation, as well as his newly published report, “18 Years of Blended Finance- Impact and Lessons Learned.” 

On this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Shelly Stoneman, Senior Vice President of Government Relations for BAE Systems, Inc., and Co-chair of the Executive Committee for the Leadership Council for Women in National Security. Earlier in her career, Shelly worked in the Executive Branch and Congress. In this podcast, Shelly delves into her career trajectory in Washington, D.C., her passion for Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and gives insights from her work promoting women's inclusion in national security.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Dr. Matthew Kroenig and Dan Negrea. Dr. Kroenig serves as the Deputy Director of the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security and the director of the Scowcroft Center's Scowcroft Strategy Initiative. Mr. Negrea serves as the Senior Director of the Atlantic Council's Freedom and Prosperity Center. In this podcast, they discuss Dr. Kroenig and Mr. Negrea's recent report “Do Countries Need Freedom to Achieve Prosperity?” and the aims of the Freedom and Prosperity Center.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Ambassador John Simon to discuss sustainable water infrastructure financing. Ambassador Simon is the founding partner of Total Impact Capital. Prior to founding Total Impact Capital, Ambassador Simon held a variety of posts in the U.S. government, the most recent of which include ambassador to the African Union and the Executive Vice President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). In addition to exploring financing approaches for water, Dan and Ambassador Simon discuss Total Impact Capital's partner and client, Azure Source Capital (ASC). ASC is an initiative that mobilizes capital and technical expertise to upgrade and expand water services for under-served urban and peri-urban communities in El Salvador.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Vladyslav Rashkovan, Alternate Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund, IMF, who is representing Ukraine and fourteen other states on the IMF Executive Board. Prior to joining the IMF, Mr. Rashkovan served as Deputy Governor and a Member of the Board of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), where he was responsible for the development and implementation of the strategy for the Ukrainian banking sector reforms and a turnaround transformation project within the National Bank of Ukraine. Dan and Mr. Rashkova discuss a possible future Reconstruction Plan in Ukraine and how it will be executed.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Bennett Freeman and Allison Gill from the Cotton Campaign, a coalition of human rights NGOs, independent trade unions, brand associations, responsible investors, and academics, united to end forced labor in cotton production. Bennett and Allison share key elements to the Cotton Campaigns' success, and the critical steps necessary to fight against forced and child labor in countries such as Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. 

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Co-Director of the Empirical Studies of Conflict Project at Princeton University, Arizona Centennial Professor of International Affairs at Arizona State, and renowned author Dr. Ethan Kapstein. Dr. Kapstein has had an esteemed career at the OECD and has published books across all vectors of global affairs, from U.S. foreign policy to democracy, the AIDs crisis, national security, and more. This episode will feature a discussion on Dr. Kapstein's latest book, Exporting Capitalism: Private Enterprise and US Foreign Policy, which explores America's attempts to promote international development by exporting private enterprise.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Global Environment & Technology Foundation's CEO and founding member Monica Ellis to discuss today's most pressing challenges to global water security. Monica emphasizes water as a foundational issue that intersects with other development challenges such as climate change, COVID-19, women's empowerment, and conflict – including Afghanistan and Ukraine. The two also consider the need for heightened investment and the role of the private sector in advancing the water agenda. 

In this episode of Building the Future, Women's World Banking President and CEO Mary Ellen Iskenderian joins Dan Runde to discuss women's economic empowerment, opportunity, and inclusion. Mary shares insights from her new book There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women, which talks about women's financial inclusion and the different opportunities for empowerment and economic growth. FinTech, the actions of policymakers, financial institutions, and consumers all make a difference in facilitating gender-inclusive finance.

In this episode of Building the Future, Nazak Nikakhtar, former Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis at the Department of Commerce, joins Dan Runde to discuss her journey from her family's migration from Iran to the U.S. and how she lived the American dream to become a civil and public servant. As a key national security expert, Nazak forecasts the economic tools the U.S. should employ in an era of great power competition and how the U.S. could approach an economic distancing from China and Russia.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Eddy Acevedo, Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President of the Wilson Center. Eddy shares insights from his recent National Review article “America Must Prioritize Trade Policy in its Global Competition with China.” The two talk about the importance of trade in the context of national security and address the common misconceptions of trade.

On this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Dr. Douglas Johnston. President Emeritus and founder of the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy (ICRD). Dr. Johnston pioneered the discourse on religion, conflict, and peacebuilding, which he details in his new book Mountain Tops and Mai Tais: Scaling the Heights Toward a Higher Calling. In the wake of heightened secularism in the West, Dan and Douglas discuss today's challenges to religion and statecraft, along with Douglas's work reforming Pakistan's madrasas.

China e-commerce expert and former Ambassador to Singapore Frank Lavin joins Dan Runde on this week's episode of Building the Future. Frank shares key takeaways from his book “The Smart Business Guide to China E-Commerce" and the opportunities that China's market presents to U.S. businesses. The future of the U.S.-China commercial relationship and China's middle-income trap will play important roles in shaping a world affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and new geopolitical relationships.

On this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde speaks with Marie Royce, former Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, about the importance of people-to-people exchanges in the context of U.S. national security. As a diplomat, businesswoman, and educator, Mrs. Royce offers her perspective on international education and the cultural economy. The two share their personal experiences in cultural exchange to emphasize the benefit of people-to-people networks.

Matthew Rojansky, CEO and President of the U.S.-Russia Foundation (USRF), joins Dan Runde on this week's episode of Building the Future. As one of the leading experts in the United States on Russia and Ukraine, Matthew covers a wide variety of topical issues, from Russian support for Putin, to the possibility of democracy in Russia, and the roles that USRF, the U.S.-Russia Investment Fund (TUSRIF), and the Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISEF) have in supporting Ukraine.

Nicole Robinson joins Dan Runde on this episode of Building the Future to discuss her recent publication “Women, Peace, and Security Initiative: Advancing U.S. Interests Through Women's Empowerment.” Nicole is a research associate at the Heritage Foundation who specializes in political, economic, and security challenges in the Middle East and North Africa. In this episode, Nicole shares her insights on how women are disproportionately affected by conflict and play a strategic role in peace-building.

In this episode of Building the Future, former Finance Minister of Ukraine Natalie Jaresko joins Dan Runde to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Natalie, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, shares how she became involved with Ukraine and explains what strategic value Ukraine has to Russia. She and Dan discuss the financial aspects of the invasion, what is next if Ukraine falls, and how listeners can help.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde speaks with Jim Harmon. As the Chairman and CEO of Caravel Management LLC, co-chair of the Board of the World Resources Institute, and former President of the Export-Import Bank, Mr. Harmon has had a storied career across government, finance, and philanthropy. He shares his many experiences through his memoir, Up and Doing: Two Presidents, Three Mistakes, and One Great Weekend―Touchpoints to a Better World. In this episode, Mr. Harmon delves into the environmental progress of the World Resources Institute and how he was able to build up the EXIM Bank, Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund, and more. This episode was recorded on October 20, 2021.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde interviews Chris Giancarlo about his new book CryptoDad: The Fight for the Future of Money and the future of digital currencies. Mr. Giancarlo, the 13th chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), discusses America's move towards cryptocurrency in the age of the internet and digital markets. He explains the role of the CFTC and cryptocurrency regulations, as well as China's vision for its own digital currency.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde interviews Fiona Hill on her new book, There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century. Fiona, the former senior director for European and Russian affairs on the National Security Council, talks about her journey into policy and government and her work in the Trump Administration's National Security Council. As an expert on European and Russian Affairs, Fiona also discusses the role of Russia in U.S. politics and on the global stage.

In this Spanish-language bonus episode of “Building the Future”, Dan Runde interviews Gabriel Sánchez Zinny, current Director of Blue Star Strategies, about his new book Sin Trabajo, which talks about the lack of formal work in Latin America and the Caribbean and recommendations for moving toward a more prosperous future job. Mr. Zinny also shares the lessons he learned during his time as Minister of Education for Buenos Aires, Argentina. En este episodio de “Construyendo el futuro”, Dan Runde entrevista a Gabriel Sánchez Zinny, actual Director en Blue Star Strategies, acerca de su nuevo libro Sin trabajo, que habla de la falta de trabajo formal en América Latina y el Caribe y recomendaciones para avanzar hacía un futuro laboral más próspero. El Señor Zinny también habla sobre lecciones aprendidas durante su tiempo trabajando en el Ministro de Educación de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde interviews Sarina Faizy, a former Provincial Council Member of Kandahar-Afghanistan. Sarina recalls her experiences working for a local Afghan government while experiencing sexism and intimidation, and talks about how she overcame such odds. She shares her vision of Afghanistan's future and how women can continue to fight for gender equality and women's rights in Afghanistan.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde speaks with Dr. Carter Malkasian, a premier scholar-practitioner on the Afghanistan War. Dr. Malkasian served as the senior advisor to General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 2015 to 2019 and spent several years in Afghanistan and Iraq. Dr. Malkasian recalls his experiences on the ground, how his experiences shaped his view of the Afghanistan war, and the current sentiment of Afghans post-Taliban takeover. This is part one of a two part series reflecting on the war in Afghanistan.

Hardin Lang, Vice President for Policy and Programs at Refugees International, joins Dan Runde in this week's episode of Building the Future. Dan and Hardin discuss the ballooning refugee crisis and the latest updates on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. Their conversation spans the different countries that could take in Afghan refugees, the magnitude of the refugee crisis, and the actions that the U.S. and other countries should take to mitigate internally displaced Afghans. For those concerned about the ongoing emergency, consider contributing to NGOs on the ground such as the International Rescue Committee, Mercy Corps, and others that are providing humanitarian relief in Afghanistan, as well as refugee resettlement agencies such as the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service working to help Afghan refugees navigating the legal application processes.

Ambassador Richard Bernal joins Dan Runde in this episode of Building the Future. Ambassador Bernal was the Jamaican Ambassador to the United States from 1991 to 2001 and has a lauded career as a professional economist and professor. The episode dives into Ambassador Bernal's new book, Corporate versus National Interest in U.S. Trade Policy: Chiquita and Caribbean Bananas. The pair talk about the book's study of the Clinton Administration's decision to engage in a trade war with the European Union over bananas that were not even produced in the U.S., and the similarities in economic decisions today. This fall, Building the Future will move back to a bi-weekly schedule, so please join us for our next episode on 9/15.

In this special guest host episode, Dan Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the CSIS Americas Program, sits down with Ricardo Mussa, CEO of Raízen, a Brazilian integrated energy company focused on bioenergy and renewables. They discuss how Ricardo got his start in the bioenergy business, the steps Raízen is taking to achieve its public commitment to emission reductions, and the status of bioenergy implementation in Brazil as well as its benefits for everyday Brazilians. They also examine the biofuel production process, debunking elements of the "food versus fuel" argument that biofuel production risks interference with food supply security, and analyze the future of U.S.-Brazil cooperation in the biofuels space.

CSIS Senior Associate, Nina Easton, CSIS Senior Vice President, Dan Runde, and Smart Women, Smart Power Director, Beverly Kirk joined together for a conversation with the Foreign Minister of Panama, Her Excellency Erika Mouynes. The group discussed gender equality, the Panama Canal, and sustainability in Panama. This event was sponsored by Citi.

CSIS Senior Associate, Nina Easton, CSIS Senior Vice President, Dan Runde, and Smart Women, Smart Power Director, Beverly Kirk joined together for a conversation with the Foreign Minister of Panama, Her Excellency Erika Mouynes. The group discussed gender equality, the Panama Canal, and sustainability in Panama. This event was sponsored by Citi.

In this episode, Dan Runde sits down with Dr. Diana Negroponte who is a current Global Fellow at the Wilson Center. Dan and Dr. Negroponte begin their conversation by discussing her new book, Master Negotiator: the Role of James A. Baker, III at the End of the Cold War. They talk about why Dr. Negroponte wrote the book and in particular, how she decided to write about his legacy during the end of the Cold War. Dan and Dr. Negroponte discuss Baker’s open-mindedness, intellect, and determination, and how these personal attributes, in addition to his close friendship with President George H.W. Bush, ultimately shaped his success as Secretary of State. They move on and talk through the landmark events that occurred during the Cold War era as well as the history of the U.S. relationship with the Soviet Union. Finally, they discuss the important legacy that Baker will leave behind.

In this episode, Dan Runde is joined by Paul O’Brien. When this episode was recorded, Paul was the Vice President of OXFAM America and on secondment to OXFAM International to co-lead the Global Corona Virus Advocacy Task Force. He has since been hired as the Executive Director at Amnesty International USA. Dan and Paul start off their conversation by talking about Paul’s recent book Power Switch- How We Can Reverse Extreme Inequality. Dan and Paul go on to discuss why and how power switches occur during moments of deep disruption, and some of the implications of not addressing the global challenges the world is facing today. Finally, they discuss how power competition could shape the future of economics, technology, supply chains, and ultimately the way the Covid-19 pandemic is addressed. 

In this episode, Dan Runde is joined by Michael Jarvis, Executive Director of the Transparency and Accountability Initiative, a donor collaborative working to expand the impact and scale of transparency, accountability, and participation interventions. Dan and Michael kick-off their conversation by talking about the importance of transparency and accountability at both the national and sub-national levels in a variety of sectors. They also discuss the role that Covid-19 has played in the global transparency agenda and further, how it will be critical in the vaccine rollout and providing economic relief to those dealing with the consequences of the pandemic. This episode also features Michael and Dan discussing debt transparency and the future role the Biden Administration can play in international engagement. Finally, they discuss Michael’s upcoming objectives at the Transparency and Accountability Initiative and the importance of incorporating transparency into a variety of different agendas as the world transitions to a post-Covid-19 world and into the future.

In this episode, Dan Runde is joined by Christos Makridis, a Digital Fellow with the Initiative on the Digital Economy at MIT and a Research Assistant Professor at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Dan and Christos sit down to discuss Christos’ article, “New Research Shows Religious Liberty Drives Human Flourishing — And Why This Matters Now More Than Ever.” They explore the concept of religious liberty and its two central components, the first being the freedom to choose what to believe, and the second being the freedom to worship as one sees fit. They go on to discuss the history of religious liberty and how it can reduce the likelihood of public and political corruption, foster women’s empowerment, and bolster democratic governance. Furthermore, Dan and Christos talk through the reasons why those who are not religious should care about religious liberty, and the ways in which religion is rooted in the freedom to express one’s beliefs and worldview. 

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to discuss the ITU’s critical role in increasing access to global digital connectivity. Dan and Doreen first provide an overview of the history of the ITU and outline the specific mandates of the BDT and other bureaus.   They go on to discuss the ITU’s targeted work and how the BDT aims to connect the world through six main focus areas: bolstering digital infrastructure, capacity building, digital inclusion, measuring impact, forming key partnerships worldwide, and policy regulation that emboldens an enabling environment. The conversation shifts to a discussion about global modernity as well as the future of digital infrastructure, specifically how both Covid-19 and distance learning have had varying degrees of negative impacts on many schoolchildren, especially those in the developing world. 

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Leo Li, the Director of the Content Lab at the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA). They discuss how Taiwan’s creative industries have adapted in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the increasing importance of 5G and digital technology, and potential avenues of collaboration between Taiwan and Latin American countries who are working to build their creative sectors.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Gloria Steele, Acting Administrator for USAID, to discuss the future of global development strategies in the Indo-Pacific region. Dan and Gloria start off by discussing Gloria’s time spent in the Philippines and the specific challenges the country continues to face in its development trajectory. They focus on the future of U.S. development assistance to countries in Asia and the ways in which overall growth can be made more inclusive, specifically highlighting education as an important equalizer. Dan and Gloria go on to discuss the pressing development issues that have been transformed by Covid-19 such as supply chain resiliency, concerns with increased digital connectivity, and stark inequalities in global internet access. Furthermore, they discuss the emerging intersection between the environment and human health as well as the future of aging societies, and how both will impact the future of development in the Indo-Pacific. 

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Romina Bandura, Senior Fellow on the Project on Prosperity at CSIS, to discuss the new PPD report Sustainable Infrastructure in the Amazon. Dan and Romina discuss how better governance in the Amazon can improve the security conditions, as well as opportunities for the U.S. private sector and bilateral agencies like USAID and the DFC to play a role in the sustainable development of the Amazon. They also discuss how a potential Peru and Brazil accession to the OECD could result in better governance and corruption standards that could help the Amazon Basin, in addition to how the incoming Biden administration should approach the region.  

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Nicole Aandahl, the Director of the Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Program at the CSIS, to discuss diversity and inclusion in the international affairs and foreign policy community. The podcast examines the state of diversity and inclusion in international affairs following the Cold War, identifies how the United States should leverage its uniquely diverse population for global innovation and leadership, and emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences for the U.S. diplomatic corps and in national security and foreign policy decision-making processes.

This is a special Spanish-language episode of 35 West hosted by Dan Runde, Senior Vice President and the Director of the CSIS Americas Program. Dan sits down with María Eugenia Vidal, the former Governor of the Buenos Aires Province in Argentina. They discuss how she got her start in politics, as well as key policy issues she prioritized during her time as governor, including crime reduction and poverty. They also discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation in key sectors, such as education.   Cómo Reducir el Crimen y la Pobreza: Una Conversación con María Eugenia Vidal Este es un episodio especial de 35 West presentado por Dan Runde, Vicepresidente y director del Programa de las Américas en CSIS. Dan conversa con Maria Eugenia Vidal, la ex gobernadora de la provincia de Buenos Aires en Argentina, sobre cómo ella se inició en la política y sobre temas en materia de política pública durante su mandato, como la reducción del delito y la pobreza. También conversan sobre cómo se ha acelerado la transformación digital en sectores como, por ejemplo, la educación, a causa de la pandemia de Covid-19.  

In this episode of Building the Future, Joshua Eisenman, author of Red China’s Green Revolution and Assistant Professor at the Keogh School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, sits down with Dan Runde to talk about the specifics of China’s development narrative, and how the country leverages this narrative to advance its strategic objectives in the rest of the world. The two also discuss where the U.S. fits in within this dynamic, and how it should frame its own role in the developing world going forward, especially in Africa.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined once again by Dr. Jonathan Ward, author of China’s Vision for the World, to discuss how China’s relationship with the rest of the world has changed in the last 18 months. This time around, the pair analyze the growing recognition of China’s ambitions in U.S. society and foreign policy, as well as China’s increasing willingness to push regional boundaries and embrace the use of force, whether on the border with India, in Hong Kong, or elsewhere. Dr. Ward explains that, in order to counter China going forward, the United States will need to create a coalition of fellow democracies and private sector actors capable of containing the country’s growing economic and industrial power.

Dan Runde, Senior Vice President, and William A. Schreyer Chair and Director of the Project of Prosperity and Development at CSIS joins the podcast to discuss the need for society to learn from current experiences and the tectonic shifts underway around the globe. Specifically, Dan connects education, inequality, and corruption and their effects in a pandemic-impacted world.

Ambassador Nestor Forster Jr., Ambassador of Brazil to the U.S., sits down with Dan Runde to discuss the history of the U.S.-Brazil relationship and avenues for potential future collaboration. They address environmental conservation and protection, space collaboration, and the budding Brazilian creative economy. The Ambassador and Dan also discuss Covid-19 and how the pandemic has affected trade patterns in the region.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Representative Joe Wilson (SC-2), Chairman of National Security & Foreign Affairs Task Force at the Republican Study Committee, to discuss the recent RSC National Security Strategy. The duo review the positive role America has had in the world since World War II, examine current relationships and perceptions of the U.S. abroad, and delve into concrete foreign policy measures to counter today’s most persistent threats to the liberal, rules-based international order, such as those posed by China, Russia, Iran, and other U.S. adversaries.

In this episode, Dan Runde speaks with Ambassador Bárcena, the first female Ambassador from Mexico to the United States. Their discussion touches upon President AMLO’s response to Covid-19, the future of Mexico – U.S. trade relations, and the significance of Mexico’s recently announced feminist foreign policy.

In this episode, Dan Runde speaks with Dalibor Rohac, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and author of the new book, In Defense of Globalism. During their conversation, Mr. Rohac repudiates the recent push for isolationism in the name of national sovereignty and instead makes the case for maintaining and improving the multilateral system. The duo discuss how global institutions such as the WTO, UN, and WHO act as force multipliers of a Western system of globalization that prioritizes peace, prosperity, and progress. Also discussed is the threat to the U.S. and other countries presented by China’s rising interest in multilateral institutions, especially given U.S. reluctance to lead in these institutions.

In this episode, Dan Runde speaks to Jene Thomas, Mission Director for USAID Peru, about the strength of the middle class when it comes to economic growth, the conservation of the Amazon, and the U.S. government counternarcotics strategy in Peru.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde hosts Jamie Fly (President, Radio Free Europe) to discuss Radio Free Europe’s work providing free and independent media in countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. Jamie talks about overcoming interference by governments that seek to prevent the delivery of news, as well as addressing technological barriers to reaching rural areas. Dan and Jamie also discuss covering Covid-19 in Iran, troll farm attacks on journalists, and the weaponization of “fake news.” 

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde talks to Richard Fontaine (President/CEO for the Center for New American Security) about the need to create a new Atlantic charter for the post-coronavirus era. Richard talks about the importance of globalization in a post-pandemic world and utilizing this unique moment of global collaboration as an opportunity to envision the future for the world, the U.S., and its allies. Dan and Richard also discuss keeping democracies free from foreign influence, competing in an era of strategic competition, and the importance of continued U.S. leadership in multilateral institutions. To read more about this topic, you can find Richard's article, "We Need an Atlantic Charter for the Post-coronavirus Era," here.

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde sits down with General James Cowan (CEO of the Halo Trust) to discuss the continuing devastation caused by landmines, and the work of the Halo Trust, the oldest and largest humanitarian landmine clearance organization in the world. General Cowan describes the history of landmines and the Halo Trust’s work in areas such as Colombia, Afghanistan, and the Balkans. Dan and General Cowan talk about the macroeconomic effect of landmine removal in boosting local economies in areas such as agriculture and tourism. General Cowan also discusses everything from Princess Diana’s role in landmine removal advocacy to the way landmines impact elephant migration in Angola.

In this episode, Erol Yayboke, deputy director and senior fellow of the Project on Prosperity and Development at CSIS, sits in for Dan Runde to talk with Jennifer Spies, product manager for Google’s Next Billion Users (NBU) initiative. They discuss the NBU project and the role of internet access in bringing emerging economies into a new age of technology development. They also reflect upon how the usage of technology has changed and will continue to change through innovations like machine-learning which tailors products to serve local community needs. Jennifer also describes how to create free and open internet access through partnerships with local stakeholders, governments, and the private sector.

*Due to space restrictions and security protocol in place for this event, advanced RSVPS are required. Credentialed members of the press will receive instructions as part of a separate confirmation issued by the Office of External Relations* The Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS is hosting its 5 annual Global Development Forum (GDF) on April 11, 2019. This half-day conference explores how the United States can work with the private sector, allies, civil societies, and multilateral institutions to tackle complex global challenges. This year's GDF is focused on the future directions for development. Panels will focus on urbanization in Africa, development finance, youth, human rights, long-term trends in development, and water sustainability.   Each year the event has grown and expanded its reach. Last year’s GDF attracted over 500 attendees and over 40 high-level speakers. The 2018 Global Development Forum examined the role and purpose of official development assistance against a backdrop of rising incomes, economic growth, youth unemployment, and other continued complex challenges in many parts of the world. The overarching theme was “Getting from Billions to Trillions” in terms of development finance, highlighting the importance of leveraging the private sector and introducing public-private partnerships in getting there. During the fourth annual GDF, the hashtag “#CSISGDF” was the number one trending hashtag in the DC metro area. 8:00 AM—Registration opens8:30 AM—Welcoming Remarks from Dan Runde  8:45 AM—Opening Remarks Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Rt. Honorable Tony Blair, Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute and former U.K. Prime Minister 9:15 AM—Keynote Armchair Conversation Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Ambassador Mark Green, Administrator of USAID James Richardson, Assistant to the Administrator of USAID Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 9:45 AM—Plenary Panel on “Moving Beyond Foreign Assistance”Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Mamadou Beye, General Manager-Policy, Government and Public Affairs for Chevron Africa and Latin America Alexander de Croo, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Stephanie von Friedeburg, Chief Operating Officer for IFC Ambassador Mike Froman, Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth for Mastercard Moderator: Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 10:45 AM—Networking Coffee Break11:00 AM: Breakout Session #1   Development Finance and Debt Sustainability​​Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bA1msH7HkM...

*Due to space restrictions and security protocol in place for this event, advanced RSVPS are required. Credentialed members of the press will receive instructions as part of a separate confirmation issued by the Office of External Relations* The Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS is hosting its 5 annual Global Development Forum (GDF) on April 11, 2019. This half-day conference explores how the United States can work with the private sector, allies, civil societies, and multilateral institutions to tackle complex global challenges. This year's GDF is focused on the future directions for development. Panels will focus on urbanization in Africa, development finance, youth, human rights, long-term trends in development, and water sustainability.   Each year the event has grown and expanded its reach. Last year’s GDF attracted over 500 attendees and over 40 high-level speakers. The 2018 Global Development Forum examined the role and purpose of official development assistance against a backdrop of rising incomes, economic growth, youth unemployment, and other continued complex challenges in many parts of the world. The overarching theme was “Getting from Billions to Trillions” in terms of development finance, highlighting the importance of leveraging the private sector and introducing public-private partnerships in getting there. During the fourth annual GDF, the hashtag “#CSISGDF” was the number one trending hashtag in the DC metro area. 8:00 AM—Registration opens8:30 AM—Welcoming Remarks from Dan Runde  8:45 AM—Opening Remarks Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Rt. Honorable Tony Blair, Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute and former U.K. Prime Minister 9:15 AM—Keynote Armchair Conversation Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Ambassador Mark Green, Administrator of USAID James Richardson, Assistant to the Administrator of USAID Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 9:45 AM—Plenary Panel on “Moving Beyond Foreign Assistance”Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Mamadou Beye, General Manager-Policy, Government and Public Affairs for Chevron Africa and Latin America Alexander de Croo, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Stephanie von Friedeburg, Chief Operating Officer for IFC Ambassador Mike Froman, Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth for Mastercard Moderator: Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 10:45 AM—Networking Coffee Break11:00 AM: Breakout Session #1   Development Finance and Debt Sustainability​​Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bA1msH7HkM...

*Due to space restrictions and security protocol in place for this event, advanced RSVPS are required. Credentialed members of the press will receive instructions as part of a separate confirmation issued by the Office of External Relations* The Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS is hosting its 5 annual Global Development Forum (GDF) on April 11, 2019. This half-day conference explores how the United States can work with the private sector, allies, civil societies, and multilateral institutions to tackle complex global challenges. This year's GDF is focused on the future directions for development. Panels will focus on urbanization in Africa, development finance, youth, human rights, long-term trends in development, and water sustainability.   Each year the event has grown and expanded its reach. Last year’s GDF attracted over 500 attendees and over 40 high-level speakers. The 2018 Global Development Forum examined the role and purpose of official development assistance against a backdrop of rising incomes, economic growth, youth unemployment, and other continued complex challenges in many parts of the world. The overarching theme was “Getting from Billions to Trillions” in terms of development finance, highlighting the importance of leveraging the private sector and introducing public-private partnerships in getting there. During the fourth annual GDF, the hashtag “#CSISGDF” was the number one trending hashtag in the DC metro area. 8:00 AM—Registration opens8:30 AM—Welcoming Remarks from Dan Runde  8:45 AM—Opening Remarks Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Rt. Honorable Tony Blair, Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute and former U.K. Prime Minister 9:15 AM—Keynote Armchair Conversation Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Ambassador Mark Green, Administrator of USAID James Richardson, Assistant to the Administrator of USAID Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 9:45 AM—Plenary Panel on “Moving Beyond Foreign Assistance”Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Mamadou Beye, General Manager-Policy, Government and Public Affairs for Chevron Africa and Latin America Alexander de Croo, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Stephanie von Friedeburg, Chief Operating Officer for IFC Ambassador Mike Froman, Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth for Mastercard Moderator: Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 10:45 AM—Networking Coffee Break11:00 AM: Breakout Session #1   Development Finance and Debt Sustainability​​Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bA1msH7HkM...

*Due to space restrictions and security protocol in place for this event, advanced RSVPS are required. Credentialed members of the press will receive instructions as part of a separate confirmation issued by the Office of External Relations* The Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS is hosting its 5 annual Global Development Forum (GDF) on April 11, 2019. This half-day conference explores how the United States can work with the private sector, allies, civil societies, and multilateral institutions to tackle complex global challenges. This year's GDF is focused on the future directions for development. Panels will focus on urbanization in Africa, development finance, youth, human rights, long-term trends in development, and water sustainability.   Each year the event has grown and expanded its reach. Last year’s GDF attracted over 500 attendees and over 40 high-level speakers. The 2018 Global Development Forum examined the role and purpose of official development assistance against a backdrop of rising incomes, economic growth, youth unemployment, and other continued complex challenges in many parts of the world. The overarching theme was “Getting from Billions to Trillions” in terms of development finance, highlighting the importance of leveraging the private sector and introducing public-private partnerships in getting there. During the fourth annual GDF, the hashtag “#CSISGDF” was the number one trending hashtag in the DC metro area. 8:00 AM—Registration opens8:30 AM—Welcoming Remarks from Dan Runde  8:45 AM—Opening Remarks Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Rt. Honorable Tony Blair, Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute and former U.K. Prime Minister 9:15 AM—Keynote Armchair Conversation Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Ambassador Mark Green, Administrator of USAID James Richardson, Assistant to the Administrator of USAID Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 9:45 AM—Plenary Panel on “Moving Beyond Foreign Assistance”Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Mamadou Beye, General Manager-Policy, Government and Public Affairs for Chevron Africa and Latin America Alexander de Croo, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Stephanie von Friedeburg, Chief Operating Officer for IFC Ambassador Mike Froman, Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth for Mastercard Moderator: Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 10:45 AM—Networking Coffee Break11:00 AM: Breakout Session #1   Development Finance and Debt Sustainability​​Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bA1msH7HkM...

*Due to space restrictions and security protocol in place for this event, advanced RSVPS are required. Credentialed members of the press will receive instructions as part of a separate confirmation issued by the Office of External Relations* The Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS is hosting its 5 annual Global Development Forum (GDF) on April 11, 2019. This half-day conference explores how the United States can work with the private sector, allies, civil societies, and multilateral institutions to tackle complex global challenges. This year's GDF is focused on the future directions for development. Panels will focus on urbanization in Africa, development finance, youth, human rights, long-term trends in development, and water sustainability.   Each year the event has grown and expanded its reach. Last year’s GDF attracted over 500 attendees and over 40 high-level speakers. The 2018 Global Development Forum examined the role and purpose of official development assistance against a backdrop of rising incomes, economic growth, youth unemployment, and other continued complex challenges in many parts of the world. The overarching theme was “Getting from Billions to Trillions” in terms of development finance, highlighting the importance of leveraging the private sector and introducing public-private partnerships in getting there. During the fourth annual GDF, the hashtag “#CSISGDF” was the number one trending hashtag in the DC metro area. 8:00 AM—Registration opens8:30 AM—Welcoming Remarks from Dan Runde  8:45 AM—Opening Remarks Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Rt. Honorable Tony Blair, Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute and former U.K. Prime Minister 9:15 AM—Keynote Armchair Conversation Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Ambassador Mark Green, Administrator of USAID James Richardson, Assistant to the Administrator of USAID Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 9:45 AM—Plenary Panel on “Moving Beyond Foreign Assistance”Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Mamadou Beye, General Manager-Policy, Government and Public Affairs for Chevron Africa and Latin America Alexander de Croo, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Stephanie von Friedeburg, Chief Operating Officer for IFC Ambassador Mike Froman, Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth for Mastercard Moderator: Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 10:45 AM—Networking Coffee Break11:00 AM: Breakout Session #1   Development Finance and Debt Sustainability​​Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bA1msH7HkM...

*Due to space restrictions and security protocol in place for this event, advanced RSVPS are required. Credentialed members of the press will receive instructions as part of a separate confirmation issued by the Office of External Relations* The Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS is hosting its 5 annual Global Development Forum (GDF) on April 11, 2019. This half-day conference explores how the United States can work with the private sector, allies, civil societies, and multilateral institutions to tackle complex global challenges. This year's GDF is focused on the future directions for development. Panels will focus on urbanization in Africa, development finance, youth, human rights, long-term trends in development, and water sustainability.   Each year the event has grown and expanded its reach. Last year’s GDF attracted over 500 attendees and over 40 high-level speakers. The 2018 Global Development Forum examined the role and purpose of official development assistance against a backdrop of rising incomes, economic growth, youth unemployment, and other continued complex challenges in many parts of the world. The overarching theme was “Getting from Billions to Trillions” in terms of development finance, highlighting the importance of leveraging the private sector and introducing public-private partnerships in getting there. During the fourth annual GDF, the hashtag “#CSISGDF” was the number one trending hashtag in the DC metro area. 8:00 AM—Registration opens8:30 AM—Welcoming Remarks from Dan Runde  8:45 AM—Opening Remarks Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Rt. Honorable Tony Blair, Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute and former U.K. Prime Minister 9:15 AM—Keynote Armchair Conversation Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Ambassador Mark Green, Administrator of USAID James Richardson, Assistant to the Administrator of USAID Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 9:45 AM—Plenary Panel on “Moving Beyond Foreign Assistance”Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Mamadou Beye, General Manager-Policy, Government and Public Affairs for Chevron Africa and Latin America Alexander de Croo, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Stephanie von Friedeburg, Chief Operating Officer for IFC Ambassador Mike Froman, Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth for Mastercard Moderator: Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 10:45 AM—Networking Coffee Break11:00 AM: Breakout Session #1   Development Finance and Debt Sustainability​​Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bA1msH7HkM...

*Due to space restrictions and security protocol in place for this event, advanced RSVPS are required. Credentialed members of the press will receive instructions as part of a separate confirmation issued by the Office of External Relations* The Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS is hosting its 5 annual Global Development Forum (GDF) on April 11, 2019. This half-day conference explores how the United States can work with the private sector, allies, civil societies, and multilateral institutions to tackle complex global challenges. This year's GDF is focused on the future directions for development. Panels will focus on urbanization in Africa, development finance, youth, human rights, long-term trends in development, and water sustainability.   Each year the event has grown and expanded its reach. Last year’s GDF attracted over 500 attendees and over 40 high-level speakers. The 2018 Global Development Forum examined the role and purpose of official development assistance against a backdrop of rising incomes, economic growth, youth unemployment, and other continued complex challenges in many parts of the world. The overarching theme was “Getting from Billions to Trillions” in terms of development finance, highlighting the importance of leveraging the private sector and introducing public-private partnerships in getting there. During the fourth annual GDF, the hashtag “#CSISGDF” was the number one trending hashtag in the DC metro area. 8:00 AM—Registration opens8:30 AM—Welcoming Remarks from Dan Runde  8:45 AM—Opening Remarks Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Rt. Honorable Tony Blair, Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute and former U.K. Prime Minister 9:15 AM—Keynote Armchair Conversation Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Ambassador Mark Green, Administrator of USAID James Richardson, Assistant to the Administrator of USAID Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 9:45 AM—Plenary Panel on “Moving Beyond Foreign Assistance”Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Mamadou Beye, General Manager-Policy, Government and Public Affairs for Chevron Africa and Latin America Alexander de Croo, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Stephanie von Friedeburg, Chief Operating Officer for IFC Ambassador Mike Froman, Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth for Mastercard Moderator: Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 10:45 AM—Networking Coffee Break11:00 AM: Breakout Session #1   Development Finance and Debt Sustainability​​Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bA1msH7HkM...

*Due to space restrictions and security protocol in place for this event, advanced RSVPS are required. Credentialed members of the press will receive instructions as part of a separate confirmation issued by the Office of External Relations* The Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS is hosting its 5 annual Global Development Forum (GDF) on April 11, 2019. This half-day conference explores how the United States can work with the private sector, allies, civil societies, and multilateral institutions to tackle complex global challenges. This year's GDF is focused on the future directions for development. Panels will focus on urbanization in Africa, development finance, youth, human rights, long-term trends in development, and water sustainability.   Each year the event has grown and expanded its reach. Last year’s GDF attracted over 500 attendees and over 40 high-level speakers. The 2018 Global Development Forum examined the role and purpose of official development assistance against a backdrop of rising incomes, economic growth, youth unemployment, and other continued complex challenges in many parts of the world. The overarching theme was “Getting from Billions to Trillions” in terms of development finance, highlighting the importance of leveraging the private sector and introducing public-private partnerships in getting there. During the fourth annual GDF, the hashtag “#CSISGDF” was the number one trending hashtag in the DC metro area. 8:00 AM—Registration opens8:30 AM—Welcoming Remarks from Dan Runde  8:45 AM—Opening Remarks Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Rt. Honorable Tony Blair, Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute and former U.K. Prime Minister 9:15 AM—Keynote Armchair Conversation Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Ambassador Mark Green, Administrator of USAID James Richardson, Assistant to the Administrator of USAID Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 9:45 AM—Plenary Panel on “Moving Beyond Foreign Assistance”Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBSHQHbSyw Mamadou Beye, General Manager-Policy, Government and Public Affairs for Chevron Africa and Latin America Alexander de Croo, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Stephanie von Friedeburg, Chief Operating Officer for IFC Ambassador Mike Froman, Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth for Mastercard Moderator: Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS 10:45 AM—Networking Coffee Break11:00 AM: Breakout Session #1   Development Finance and Debt Sustainability​​Watch Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bA1msH7HkM...

In this episode, Dan sits down with Lindsay Lloyd, Deputy Director of the Human Freedom Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute, to talk about the health of democracy worldwide. Mr. Lloyd was involved in the Democracy Project: a joint national survey by the Bush Institute, Freedom House, and the Penn Biden center that examines American attitudes toward the state of democracy at home and the importance of promoting democracy abroad. Dan and Lindsay discuss some of the survey’s findings and extend the conversation to questions of democracy in countries such as China, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Tune in to this episode of Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde to find out why Americans value democracy – although youth increasingly value it less – and why there is reason to be optimistic about the future of democracy all around the world.

In this installment of “Building the Future with Dan Runde,” International Labor Organization (ILO) Director-General Guy Ryder discusses how technology is defining what work, careers, and industry will look like in the future. The ILO is at the forefront of ensuring that worker rights are preserved no matter how impactful the fourth industrial revolution is to current global labor markets. But the questions remain, how will those markets change, how will they impact welfare systems, and how do the needs of developing and developed countries differ when it comes to technology? Listen to our podcast and watch our public event to hear more about forging the future of work.

Dan Runde is honored to be joined for this podcast by Kenneth Wollack, President of the National Democratic Institute (NDI). In his 25 years as President, Ken Wollack has been a champion of democracy along with support from NDI chair, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. In this podcast, he discusses the challenges to democracy today and the lasting impact of events like the Arab Spring. Freedom House reports that there are still 49 countries that fall in the “Not Free” category. Ken shares what makes his optimistic for the future. To hear more from Ken, check out his exit interview at CSIS.

In this podcast, Dan Runde is joined by Benn Steil, Senior Fellow and Director of International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations. In February 2018, Dr. Steil published a new book, The Marshall Plan: Dawn of the Cold War, that places foreign aid to Western Europe in the context of the Cold War and U.S. national security interests. You can find CSIS’ review of the book here. Dan and Dr. Steil also discuss his earlier work, The Battle of Bretton Woods, which focuses on the Bretton Woods conference which established the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The role of Soviet espionage in the conference is rarely discussed and prepares you for his later work focused on the Marshall Plan. A Marshall Plan announced today would be worth closer to $103 billion and an enormous amount of effort from people like General Marshall and Arthur Vandenberg was required to ensure that it passed through Congress. For more, check out the book event hosted at CSIS.

In this podcast, Dan Runde is joined by Ambassador James Michel, a Senior Advisor to the Project on Prosperity and Development at CSIS and former chair of the Development Assistance Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). In January 2018, Ambassador Michel published a CSIS report, Managing Fragility and Promoting Resilience to Advance Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development. The OECD estimates that by 2035, 80 percent of extremely poor people will live in the 56 contexts identified as fragile in 2016. The United States and other development actors are going to be increasingly focused on these fragile contexts, and Ambassador Michel provides recommendations for each of their approaches. To hear more, check out the report launch.

Ms. Roberts and Dr. Pescatore not only dissect the April issue, but also call on the knowledge of pain expert Sergey Motov, MD, to discuss these game-changing articles: “The Cure for Back Pain Is Biting the Bullet” by Graham Walker, MD “Is Phenobarbital for Alcohol Withdrawal Ready for the Big Time?” by Leon Gussow, MD “TXA Superior to Packing for Epistaxis, and Patients Like It Better” by Dustin Ballard, MD, & David Vinson, MD “Rage against Renal Colic: Keep the Ketorolac, Maybe Morphine, Leave the Lido for Last” by Dan Runde, MD “Three Things You Should Know about Sickle Cell Disease” by EMedHome.com And much more!

Antonio Rodiles, a Cuban dissident, opens up to Dan Runde in this podcast about the challenges he has faced opposing as an activist in Cuba and his hopes for political change. In addition, he discusses U.S.-Cuba relations and the ongoing challenges that have hindered the country’s progress. Tune in to hear more from our courageous guest.

Dr. Pescatore and Ms. Roberts discuss must-read articles from the December issue: • “Why I Learned to Appreciate EMTALA” by Graham Walker, MD • “How Sepsis and Opioids Could Land You in Court” by Carlos Reyes, MD, JD • “Purveyors of Push-Dose Pressors: Punks or Prophets?” by Dan Runde, MD • And much more!

Episode description: Patrick Fine, Chief Executive Officer, FHI 360, examines the Sustainable Development Goals in conversations with development experts. In this podcast, Patrick calls Dan Runde — a leading strategist and expert in international development, trade investment, global business and organizational change — to hear more about the conservative viewpoint of the SDGs and predictions on the foreign aid budget and priorities under the Trump administration. FHI 360's Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Fine, hosts conversations with creative thinkers, respected leaders and local actors who are at the forefront of human development and who bring diverse perspectives to timely, high-stakes and sometimes controversial issues affecting people around the world.