The Truth of the Matter

Latest Episodes:

Russia, China, and Strategic Depth May 31, 2022

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Stanford professor Dr. Ian Morris joins the podcast to discuss Russia and China’s strategic goals amid the war in Ukraine and issues surrounding Taiwan.

The Taiwan Equation May 27, 2022

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CSIS’s Mike Green joins the podcast to talk about Taiwan, strategic ambiguity, One China policy and the impact the war in Ukraine could have on Taiwan

NATO Net Plus May 26, 2022

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CSIS’s Max Bergmann and Pierre Morcos join the podcast to discuss the prospects of Finland and Sweden joining NATO and the implications it has for the West and Russia.

Shrinking Battlefield, NATO Expansion May 26, 2022

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CSIS’ Seth Jones joins the podcast to discuss the shrinking of the battlefield in Ukraine, Russian losses, and the expansion of NATO with Sweden and Finland.

North Korea Covid Outbreak May 19, 2022

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In this crossover episode with the CSIS podcasts “The Impossible State” and "Coronavirus Crisis Update," CSIS’s Dr. Victor Cha and Dr. Steve Morrison discuss the Covid-19 outbreak in North Korea and its global health and geopolitical implications.

Runaway Gas Prices, the Future of U.S. Energy Security and Climate Policy May 19, 2022

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CSIS’s Joseph Majkut joins the podcast to discuss how accelerating gas prices and the war in Ukraine are forcing the United States to reimagine energy and climate policy.

Aussie Elections May 18, 2022

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CSIS’s Charles Edel joins the podcast to discuss this weekend’s Australian elections and their geopolitical implications.

Transformational War May 17, 2022

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CSIS’s Eliot Cohen joins the podcast to talk about how the war between Russia and Ukraine is transforming both nations and the future of Europe. Plus, a discussion on how and when the conflict may end.

Confused Rules-Based Order May 16, 2022

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CSIS’s Jon Alterman joins the podcast for a discussion of the global rules-based order post Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Meet the New Marcos, Same as the Old? May 13, 2022

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CSIS’s Greg Poling joins the podcast to discuss Bongbong Marcos’ landslide victory in the Philippines.