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Infrastructure Development in "God's Own Country" Kerala Oct 16, 2019

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In this episode, Dan is joined by Rick Rossow, CSIS Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies, as they host two senior bureaucrats from the Indian state of Kerala, Tom Jose and Sanjeev Kaushik. They all discuss how Kerala is becoming a force to be reckoned with and how infrastructure development can take them to the next level. Additionally, they explain why transportation, water, and solid waste management are of high priority for the state; and the role of various development partners in financing Kerala's infrastructure plans.

Asian Architecture Conference Oct 16, 2019

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Please join CSIS as we preview key issues that will be on the agenda for leaders participating in November’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and East Asia Summit (EAS), as well as broader trends in multilateral structures in the Asia-Pacific.

9:20 a.m. - Welcoming Remarks
Dr. Amy Searight
Senior Adviser and Director, Southeast Asia Program
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Opening Keynote
Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA)
Chair, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Foreign Affairs
U.S. House of Representatives
Introduction:
Monica Hardy Whaley
President
National Center for APEC
10:00 a.m. - Beyond the Bogor Goals: APEC’s Role in a Turbulent Economic Atmosphere
Sandra Oudkirk
U.S. Senior Official for APEC and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
U.S. Department of State
H.E. Rosemary Banks
Ambassador
Embassy of New Zealand

Richard Cantor
Chief of Credit Risk
Moody’s Corporation
Ito Sadanori
Special Advisor to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan and Director, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) New York

Moderator:
William Reinsch
Senior Adviser and Scholl Chair in International Business
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Coffee Break- 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - Strategic Priorities for the East Asia Summit
Boosara Kanchanalai
Minister
Royal Thai Embassy
David Nakamura
White House Reporter
The Washington Post
Malcolm Cook
Senior Fellow
ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute
Dhruva Jaishankar
Director of the US Initiative
Observer Research Foundation
Moderator:
Dr. Amy E. Searight
Senior Adviser and Director, Southeast Asia Program
Center for Strategic and International Studies
12:45 p.m. - Lunch Served
2:00 p.m. - Armchair Discussion
Takehiko Nakao
President
Asian Development Bank
Moderator:
Matthew P. Goodman
Senior Vice President and Simon Chair in Political Economy
Center for Strategic and International Studies

The conference is made possible with support from the Government of Japan, the National Center for APEC, and the Asian Development Bank.

Kirchner 3.0 Oct 11, 2019

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By: Richard Miles
Argentines go to the polls on October 27th, and the results may spell the end of Mauricio Macri’s presidency. What went wrong? Michael Matera, Argentine expert and Director of the Americas Program at CSIS, explains how inflation never went away and growth never returned. He also makes predictions on the polices of a likely Alberto Fernández - Cristina Fernández de Kirchner government, and whether the two can even govern together.

Trade Guys on the Road: CIBE Edition Oct 01, 2019

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In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew hit the road to record in front of the Centers for International Business Education and Research directors at The George Washington University. The event was organized by the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. On the agenda was the USMCA amid the impeachment inquiry, and the US-Japan deal.

Beyond the Brink: Escalation and Conflict in U.S.-China Economic Relations Sep 25, 2019

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The U.S.-China trade war is unprecedented in size, scope, and importance. The potential economic costs of the conflict—and any decoupling it prompts—are enormous, not only to the United States and China but to the global economy. Nearly 18 months since escalation began, the path to resolution is still unclear.
In this event, senior experts will discuss the state of U.S.-China trade relations today and roll out a major CSIS report on escalation dynamics in economic conflict. The event will draw on game theory as well as observations of real-world escalation to help policymakers manage economic conflict with China.
Agenda:
Welcome and Presentation of Findings
Matthew P. Goodman
Senior Vice President and Simon Chair in Political Economy, CSIS
Expert Panel Discussion
Scott Kennedy
Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics, CSIS
William Reinsch
Senior Adviser and Scholl Chair in International Business, CSIS
Claire Reade
Senior Counsel, Arnold & Porter
Stephanie Segal
Senior Fellow, Simon Chair in Political Economy, CSIS
This event was made possible by support from Smith Richardson Foundation and Alcoa Foundation.

Global Imbalances: The Role of Exchange Rates and Other Policies in External Adjustments Sep 13, 2019

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Concern over external imbalances – specifically “excessive” trade deficits and surpluses – is nothing new. But the current environment of escalating trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies underscores the importance of understanding the actual drivers of trade outcomes. Exchange rates are part of the story, but only a part.
In the wake of the Global Financial Crisis, and at the direction of the world’s largest economies, the IMF began publishing an annual report to identify the key sources and drivers of external imbalances. The IMF’s latest ESR estimates that about 35 to 45 percent of overall current account surpluses and deficits were “excessive” in 2018, are increasingly concentrated in advanced economies, and are now driven mainly by fiscal policies and structural factors.
On September 13, Dr. Gita Gopinath, Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department at the IMF, will speak to the findings of the latest ESR in a keynote address at CSIS. She will then be joined by an expert panel to discuss global imbalances and the dynamics of external adjustment.
Keynote address:
Gita Gopinath, Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Introduced by
Matthew P. Goodman, Senior Vice President and Simon Chair in Political Economy, CSIS
Expert panel featuring:
Robin Brooks, Managing Director and Chief Economist, Institute of International Finance
Mark Sobel, US Chairman, OMFIF; former Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Treasury; and former US representative at the IMF
Moderated by
Stephanie Segal, Simon Chair Senior Fellow, CSIS
This event was made possible by general support to CSIS.

Incentivizing Reform: the MCC's Approach to Reducing Poverty Sep 04, 2019

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In this episode, Dan sits down with Sean Cairncross, Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). As CEO, Mr. Cairncross leads the agency and provides strategic direction and vision as MCC fulfills its mission of reducing poverty through economic growth and advancing America’s interests around the globe. Dan and Mr. Cairncross discuss the recent MCC-Cote D’Ivoire compact, the addition of regional compacts, the MCC model, and beyond. They also analyze how the MCC integrates accountability and sustainability mechanisms into their agenda and how its threshold programs lead to successful country compacts.

Failing Faster to Succeed Aug 21, 2019

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Liz Smith, Executive Chairman of the Board and former CEO of Bloomin’ Brands and deputy chair of the Atlanta Fed, joined Beverly Kirk to talk about the importance of embracing your failures in the workplace, learning the lessons, and moving on quickly. They also discussed her mission of creating gender parity on corporate boards.

Chinese Interests and Policies in the Middle East: A Conversation with Jon Alterman Aug 13, 2019

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By: Bonnie S. Glaser

This episode examines China’s increasing engagement with countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Our guest, Dr. Jon Alterman, evaluates the main drivers of China’s growing involvement in the region, including its crude oil imports and investment in ports and infrastructure. Dr. Alterman also explains China’s non-interference policy in the region’s disputes, and why China’s relationship with MENA countries has not suffered since China’s mass detention of Uighur populations in Xinjiang.

Dr. Jon Alterman is a senior vice president, holds the Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, and is director of the Middle East Program at CSIS. He previously served as a member of the Policy Planning Staff at the U.S. Department of State and as a special assistant to the assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs. In addition to his policy work, he often teaches Middle Eastern studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and the George Washington University.

Currency Manipulation and the Belt & Road Aug 07, 2019

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In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew discuss the Trump administration's designation of China as a currency manipulator. They also welcome a special in-house guest, Jonathan Hillman, who is a senior fellow with the CSIS Simon Chair in Political Economy and directs the Reconnecting Asia Project. Reconnecting Asia tracks new roads, railways, ports, and other infrastructure projects across Eurasia--and most notably, China's Belt & Road initiative.

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