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- 美国的中国化 – 金焱
In this episode, we bring you a recording of our event with Jin Yan (金焱), Caijing magazine’s DC bureau chief. In her talk, Jin Yan shares her observations of America, gained during her seven eventful years in Washington DC reporting for one of China’s leading business magazines on topics ranging from politics, to economics, to society. This is a helpful talk for anyone who wants to improve their Chinese listening skills and is interested in looking at US-China affairs from a different perspective.
- The Future of U.S.-China Relations – Huang Ping
In this episode, we bring you a recording of our recent event with Dr. Huang Ping, senior research professor at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). This lecture focuses on perspectives from China on U.S.-China relations and where the relationship is heading.
- The New Southbound Policy and U.S.-Taiwan Relations — Dr. Chen Ping-Kuei
In this episode, we bring you a recording of our recent event with Dr. Chen Ping-Kuei, assistant professor in the Department of Diplomacy at National Chengchi University. This lecture focuses on the Tsai administration’s Southbound Policy, an aim to strengthen ties with countries in Southeast, South, and Austral-Asia. This is a helpful lecture for anyone wanting to better understand Cross-Straight relations, the “Free and Open Indo-Pacific,” and the future of Asia-Pacific security.
- On Governing the Rules of AI
In this episode, experts discuss the geopolitical implications of transformative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), including how decision-makers are navigating governance, balancing innovation with risk, and addressing questions of equity and accountability. Background Reading: This article assesses whether AI investments have contributed meaningfully to U.S. economic growth. This article analyzes whether democracies can safeguard AI systems in a way that preserves both institutional and public trust. Host: Maryam Mujica, Chief Public Policy Officer, General Catalyst Guests: Laura DeNardis, Professor and Endowed Chair in Technology, Ethics, and Society; Director, Center for Digital Ethics, Georgetown University Vinh Nguyen, Senior Fellow for AI, Council on Foreign Relations Miriam Vogel, Author, Governing the Machine: How to Navigate the Risks of AI and Unlock Its True Potential; President and Chief Executive Officer, EqualAI Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR’s Daily News Brief newsletter. To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit our YouTube channel: The Rules of AI: Governing Technology in a Geopolitical Age.
- On a Ukraine–Russia Peace Deal
Since President Trump first introduced a proposal to end the war in Ukraine, revisions from both sides have led to disagreement, diminishing hopes for a lasting peace. Experts are now examining the recent meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. officials in Miami, where efforts were made to finalize a peace plan for presentation to Moscow, as well as the types of security guarantees Ukraine may seek going forward. Background Reading: This article details Trump’s proposed peace plan and the pitfalls of Washington’s attempt to advance ceasefire discussions between Russia and Ukraine. Host: Paul B. Stares, General John W. Vessey Senior Fellow for Conflict Prevention and Director of the Center for Preventive Action, CFR Guests: Liana Fix, Senior Fellow for Europe, CFR Thomas Graham, Distinguished Fellow, CFR Steven Sestanovich, George F. Kennan Senior Fellow for Russian and Eurasian Studies, CFR Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR’s Daily News Brief newsletter. To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit our YouTube channel: The State of Play in Ukraine.
- On Espionage and Intelligence Gathering
Intelligence experts discuss the new frontiers of intelligence gathering, examining how emerging technologies are transforming espionage and reshaping the future of U.S. national security. Background Reading: This article outlines how growing politicization within the intelligence community threatens the integrity of intelligence assessments and endangers U.S. national security. Host: Barton Gellman, Senior Advisor to the President, Brennan Center for Justice, NYU Law School Guests: Robert Cardillo, Former Director, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Anthony Vinci, Author, The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: The Future of Espionage and the Battle to Save America; Former Chief Technology Officer, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Rebecca U. Weiner, Deputy Commissioner, Intelligence and Counterterrorism, New York City Police Department; CFR Member Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR’s Daily News Brief newsletter. To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu62quTXCF0
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