The CSIS Podcast

As part of the CSIS Series on the Future of the Army National Guard, LTG David Barno (ret.) and Dr. Nora Bensahel, Senior Fellows and Co-Directors of the Responsible Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security , discuss the mix of active and reserve components of the Army as well as the value of commissions.

As part of the CSIS Series on the Future of the Army National Guard, LTG David Barno (ret.) and Dr. Nora Bensahel, Senior Fellows and Co-Directors of the Responsible Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security , discuss the roles and missions of the Army National Guard as well as the impact of budgetary constraints.

Sumitro Chair Ernest Bower interviews Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Cuisia on the outcomes of President Barack Obama's recent visit to the Philippines, the next steps in the U.S.-Philippine alliance, and China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.

As part of the CSIS Series on the Future of the Army National Guard, Major General Arnold Punaro (Ret), Chairman of the Reserve Forces Policy Board, discusses balancing the active and reserve components of the Army and the role an independent commission might play in determining this balance.

As part of the CSIS Series on the Future of the Army National Guard, Major General Arnold Punaro (Ret), Chairman of the Reserve Forces Policy Board, discusses the evolving roles and missions of the Army National Guard and the impact of budgetary constraints.

CSIS Global Health Policy Center Senior Associate J. Christopher Daniel discusses the duel threats presented by drug-resistant malaria and treatment of the disease with substandard or counterfeit drugs.

CSIS Global Health Policy Center Senior Associate Janet Fleischman examines family planning efforts in Ethiopia, the progress made, and the challenges the country continues to face.

CSIS Global Health Policy Center Program Manager and Research Assistant Alisha Kramer discusses the impact family planning has on the educational opportunities for young women and girls.

CSIS Global Health Policy Center Senior Associate Katherine Bliss explores the impact violence is having on health care for those living on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.

A wave of reforms has swept through Mexico since the start of Enrique Peña Nieto's presidency in December 2012. But with all the activity, what can we make of the reform process? What meaningful change can we expect in the coming months and years in Mexico? CSIS Americas Program director Carl Meacham is joined by senior associate Pamela K. Starr for a discussion on Mexico's robust reform agenda, the recent energy, trade, tax, and telecommunications overhauls, and what to expect this summer and fall.

CSIS Sumitro Chair deputy director Murray Hiebert sits down with Dr. Ng Shui Meng to discuss the disappearance of her husband, Sombath Somphone, the lack of response by the Lao government, the effect on Lao civil society, and what the international community can do to apply pressure to expedite the investigation.

Sumitro Chair Ernest Bower interviews U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Robert Blake on the significance of President Barack Obama's ongoing visit to Asia, the results of Indonesia's recent legislative elections, and their economic and foreign policy implications.

Tom Leonard, Advisor for Border Security, House Committee on Homeland Security discusses the evolving roles and missions of the Army National Guard as part of the CSIS Series on the Future of the Army National Guard.

Tom Leonard, Advisor for Border Security, House Committee on Homeland Security discusses how budgetary and force structure decisions may impact the Army National Guard as part of the CSIS Series on the Future of the Army National Guard.

TListen to Adam Isles, senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and managing director at the Chertoff Group, LLC., discuss the FY15 Homeland Security Budget Request.