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Trade or Aid

This week, Bill Reinsch assesses the Trump administration's “trade over aid" agenda at the United Nations, arguing that current U.S. trade policy does not encourage development in other countries.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — April 30, 2026

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Trade or Aid

This week, Bill Reinsch assesses the Trump administration's “trade over aid" agenda at the United Nations, arguing that current U.S. trade policy does not encourage development in other countries.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — April 30, 2026

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The Ukrainian Defense Industry and Europe’s Untapped Arsenal

Max and Maria welcome back Elina Ribakova to discuss her latest piece in Foreign Affairs, exploring the Ukrainian defense industry and its potential capacity to help Europe secure its own defense. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Elina Ribakova  — April 30, 2026

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The Sanctions Switch: Zimbabwe as a Model for a New Approach

Two years ago, the U.S. government took an action it almost never takes and sunset an economic sanctions program that was past its prime. Why? Instead of sticking to the status quo, officials recognized that the program had become unmoored from any clear strategic purpose.

Report by Judd Devermont and Brad Brooks-Rubin — April 28, 2026

Rare Earth Export Restrictions One Year Later

China’s 2025 rare earth export restrictions exposed a critical U.S. national security vulnerability. Washington responded with billions in financing and global partnerships. One year on, we assess the response—and how far the United States still is from true resilience.

Brief by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — April 27, 2026

Modernizing Models of Assistance

Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, joined the CSIS Futures Summit to discuss how the EBRD is leveraging its 2026 – 2030 Strategic and Capital Framework.

Transcript — April 17, 2026

Expanding India’s Role in the International Semiconductor Ecosystem

India is emerging as a critical player in the global semiconductor ecosystem, leveraging its design strengths and talent base while scaling manufacturing and R&D—offering new opportunities for supply chain diversification and strategic collaboration.

Report by Sujai Shivakumar, Hideki Tomoshige, and Jeffrey D. Bean — April 15, 2026