Andy Lim
@andysaulim.com
Deputy Director & Fellow @korea.csis.org
- China's Weaponization of Trade (forthcoming, Jan 2026)
- Koreanists starter pack: https://go.bsky.app/U3Nm5FX
- Personal website: andysaulim.com
- Moonlighting at @citylightsofchina.bsky.social
- China's Weaponization of Trade (forthcoming, Jan 2026)
- Koreanists starter pack: https://go.bsky.app/U3Nm5FX
- Personal website: andysaulim.com
- Moonlighting at @citylightsofchina.bsky.social
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THIS FRIDAY | December 19, 2025 | 9:30 AM ET
On this week’s Capital Cable, @csis.org Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, @sydseiler.bsky.social, and
@brookings.edu Andrew Yeo forecast what's ahead for the Korean Peninsula in 2026.
🔗This Friday: www.csis.org/events/what-...
On this week’s Capital Cable, @csis.org Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, @sydseiler.bsky.social, and
@brookings.edu Andrew Yeo forecast what's ahead for the Korean Peninsula in 2026.
🔗This Friday: www.csis.org/events/what-...
What to Expect from the Two Koreas in 2026? | The Capital Cable #126 | CSIS Events
What to expect from the Korean Peninsula in 2026? Will Donald Trump meet Kim Jong-un? Will Lee Jae Myung meet Kim Jong-un?
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December 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
THIS FRIDAY | December 19, 2025 | 9:30 AM ET
On this week’s Capital Cable, @csis.org Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, @sydseiler.bsky.social, and
@brookings.edu Andrew Yeo forecast what's ahead for the Korean Peninsula in 2026.
🔗This Friday: www.csis.org/events/what-...
On this week’s Capital Cable, @csis.org Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, @sydseiler.bsky.social, and
@brookings.edu Andrew Yeo forecast what's ahead for the Korean Peninsula in 2026.
🔗This Friday: www.csis.org/events/what-...
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NEW: China’s Strategic Economic Coercion to Korea
In the first of a three-part @csis.org Korea Chair series on China's Strategic Value to Korea, @victordcha.bsky.social looks at the likelihood of China's economic coercion against Korea.
Watch here ▶️ youtu.be/30iXc6cKRQc
In the first of a three-part @csis.org Korea Chair series on China's Strategic Value to Korea, @victordcha.bsky.social looks at the likelihood of China's economic coercion against Korea.
Watch here ▶️ youtu.be/30iXc6cKRQc
Reassessing China’s Strategic Value to Korea: China's Economic Coercion (Part 1)
In the first of a three-part CSIS Korea Chair series on Reassessing China's Strategic Value to Korea, Victor Cha looks at the likelihood of China's economic coercion against Korea.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
NEW: China’s Strategic Economic Coercion to Korea
In the first of a three-part @csis.org Korea Chair series on China's Strategic Value to Korea, @victordcha.bsky.social looks at the likelihood of China's economic coercion against Korea.
Watch here ▶️ youtu.be/30iXc6cKRQc
In the first of a three-part @csis.org Korea Chair series on China's Strategic Value to Korea, @victordcha.bsky.social looks at the likelihood of China's economic coercion against Korea.
Watch here ▶️ youtu.be/30iXc6cKRQc
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China has been building structures in and around the Korea-China Provisional Measures Zone.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social observes these activities mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" grey zone tactics previously used.
🎥10-minute explainer:
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social observes these activities mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" grey zone tactics previously used.
🎥10-minute explainer:
Creeping Sovereignty: What is China Building in the Yellow Sea (West Sea?) | Explainer Video
What is China building in the area in and around the Korea-China Provisional Measures Zone (PMZ) in the Yellow Sea (West Sea)? Is it really only for fishing, or are there dual-nature capabilities…
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December 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
China has been building structures in and around the Korea-China Provisional Measures Zone.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social observes these activities mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" grey zone tactics previously used.
🎥10-minute explainer:
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social observes these activities mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" grey zone tactics previously used.
🎥10-minute explainer:
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China is now doing in the West Sea what it did in the South China Sea. And no one is paying attention — here is a quick explainer.
China has been building structures in and around the Korea-China Provisional Measures Zone.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social observes these activities mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" grey zone tactics previously used.
🎥10-minute explainer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO3A...
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social observes these activities mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" grey zone tactics previously used.
🎥10-minute explainer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO3A...
December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
China is now doing in the West Sea what it did in the South China Sea. And no one is paying attention — here is a quick explainer.
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China's buoys and structures in the Korea-China PMZ and vessel harassment mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" tactics used in the South and East China Seas.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social gives policy recommendations for U.S. and Korea.
Read here⬇️ beyondparallel.csis.org/creeping-sov...
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social gives policy recommendations for U.S. and Korea.
Read here⬇️ beyondparallel.csis.org/creeping-sov...
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
China's buoys and structures in the Korea-China PMZ and vessel harassment mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" tactics used in the South and East China Seas.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social gives policy recommendations for U.S. and Korea.
Read here⬇️ beyondparallel.csis.org/creeping-sov...
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social gives policy recommendations for U.S. and Korea.
Read here⬇️ beyondparallel.csis.org/creeping-sov...
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China's buoys and structures in the Korea-China PMZ and vessel harassment mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" tactics used in the South and East China Seas.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social gives policy recommendations for U.S. and Korea.
Read here: beyondparallel.csis.org/creeping-sov...
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social gives policy recommendations for U.S. and Korea.
Read here: beyondparallel.csis.org/creeping-sov...
December 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
China's buoys and structures in the Korea-China PMZ and vessel harassment mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" tactics used in the South and East China Seas.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social gives policy recommendations for U.S. and Korea.
Read here: beyondparallel.csis.org/creeping-sov...
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social gives policy recommendations for U.S. and Korea.
Read here: beyondparallel.csis.org/creeping-sov...
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Part 1 of a 3-part story in the future of China and South Korea relations.
In the first of a three-part @csis.org Korea Chair series on China's Strategic Value to Korea, @victordcha.bsky.social looks at the likelihood of China's economic coercion against Korea.
Watch here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=30iX...
Watch here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=30iX...
China’s Strategic Value to Korea: Part 1 - Economic Coercion
YouTube video by Center for Strategic & International Studies
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December 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Part 1 of a 3-part story in the future of China and South Korea relations.
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Join us for the 10th annual ROK–U.S. Strategic Forum, @csis.org's signature event in DC convening senior officials, policymakers, and leading experts to examine key issues shaping the U.S.–ROK alliance, co-hosted with Korea Foundation.
RSVP: csis.org/events/rok-u...
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November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Join us for the 10th annual ROK–U.S. Strategic Forum, @csis.org's signature event in DC convening senior officials, policymakers, and leading experts to examine key issues shaping the U.S.–ROK alliance, co-hosted with Korea Foundation.
RSVP: csis.org/events/rok-u...
RSVP: csis.org/events/rok-u...
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🟦 The Capital Cable #125 | 11/20 9:30AM ET
Join @csis.org Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, @abercrombiecara.bsky.social & Anthony Ruggiero to unpack recent U.S.-Korea deals that outline alliance modernization strategies.
🔗 www.csis.org/events/unpacking-recent-us-korea-deals-capital-cable-125
Join @csis.org Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, @abercrombiecara.bsky.social & Anthony Ruggiero to unpack recent U.S.-Korea deals that outline alliance modernization strategies.
🔗 www.csis.org/events/unpacking-recent-us-korea-deals-capital-cable-125
November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🟦 The Capital Cable #125 | 11/20 9:30AM ET
Join @csis.org Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, @abercrombiecara.bsky.social & Anthony Ruggiero to unpack recent U.S.-Korea deals that outline alliance modernization strategies.
🔗 www.csis.org/events/unpacking-recent-us-korea-deals-capital-cable-125
Join @csis.org Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, @abercrombiecara.bsky.social & Anthony Ruggiero to unpack recent U.S.-Korea deals that outline alliance modernization strategies.
🔗 www.csis.org/events/unpacking-recent-us-korea-deals-capital-cable-125
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"Trade interdependence is a two-way street, and China is not the only one with leverage," @victordcha.bsky.social Ellen Kim and @@andysaulim.comwrite. https://wapo.st/48Jl7Rg
Opinion | China’s trade bullying calls for an Article 5
Trade interdependence is a two-way street, and China is not the only one with leverage.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"Trade interdependence is a two-way street, and China is not the only one with leverage," @victordcha.bsky.social Ellen Kim and @@andysaulim.comwrite. https://wapo.st/48Jl7Rg
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Rather than tariffing APEC partners, Trump should be enlisting them in a collective effort to stop China's economic coercion once and for all.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim & @andysaulim.com on how what leverage the U.S. and partners have.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim & @andysaulim.com on how what leverage the U.S. and partners have.
Opinion | China’s trade bullying calls for an Article 5
Trade interdependence is a two-way street, and China is not the only one with leverage.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Rather than tariffing APEC partners, Trump should be enlisting them in a collective effort to stop China's economic coercion once and for all.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim & @andysaulim.com on how what leverage the U.S. and partners have.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim & @andysaulim.com on how what leverage the U.S. and partners have.
Today at the 22nd @csis.org/ @nikkei.com Symposium in Tokyo
@victordcha.bsky.social, Demetri Sevastopulo, Kelly Ann Shaw, James Steinberg & Tanaka Akihiko on how Trump 2.0 has changed the Indo-Pacific.
Thanks to @kristigovella.bsky.social for the photo!
More here: www.global-nikkei.com/csis25en/
@victordcha.bsky.social, Demetri Sevastopulo, Kelly Ann Shaw, James Steinberg & Tanaka Akihiko on how Trump 2.0 has changed the Indo-Pacific.
Thanks to @kristigovella.bsky.social for the photo!
More here: www.global-nikkei.com/csis25en/
October 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Today at the 22nd @csis.org/ @nikkei.com Symposium in Tokyo
@victordcha.bsky.social, Demetri Sevastopulo, Kelly Ann Shaw, James Steinberg & Tanaka Akihiko on how Trump 2.0 has changed the Indo-Pacific.
Thanks to @kristigovella.bsky.social for the photo!
More here: www.global-nikkei.com/csis25en/
@victordcha.bsky.social, Demetri Sevastopulo, Kelly Ann Shaw, James Steinberg & Tanaka Akihiko on how Trump 2.0 has changed the Indo-Pacific.
Thanks to @kristigovella.bsky.social for the photo!
More here: www.global-nikkei.com/csis25en/
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🟦 IN 2 DAYS | The Capital Cable #123
Join Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, Matthew Goodman (@cfr.org), @philuck.bsky.social, and Dennis Wilder as they discuss what's next after the U.S.–China trade war escalates with 100% tariffs and new export controls.
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Join Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, Matthew Goodman (@cfr.org), @philuck.bsky.social, and Dennis Wilder as they discuss what's next after the U.S.–China trade war escalates with 100% tariffs and new export controls.
🔗 www.csis.org/events/us-ch...
October 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🟦 IN 2 DAYS | The Capital Cable #123
Join Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, Matthew Goodman (@cfr.org), @philuck.bsky.social, and Dennis Wilder as they discuss what's next after the U.S.–China trade war escalates with 100% tariffs and new export controls.
🔗 www.csis.org/events/us-ch...
Join Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, Matthew Goodman (@cfr.org), @philuck.bsky.social, and Dennis Wilder as they discuss what's next after the U.S.–China trade war escalates with 100% tariffs and new export controls.
🔗 www.csis.org/events/us-ch...
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China's #2 official just visited North Korea for the first time since 2019. What does it mean?
@victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @andysaulim.com & Truly Tinsley analyze the renewed North Korea-China ties and what's at stake.
📊 New on @csis.org 🔽
@victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @andysaulim.com & Truly Tinsley analyze the renewed North Korea-China ties and what's at stake.
📊 New on @csis.org 🔽
Renewed China-DPRK Diplomacy: Symbolism or Substance?
CSIS experts address critical questions regarding Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s recent visit to North Korea and its significance for bilateral ties.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
China's #2 official just visited North Korea for the first time since 2019. What does it mean?
@victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @andysaulim.com & Truly Tinsley analyze the renewed North Korea-China ties and what's at stake.
📊 New on @csis.org 🔽
@victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @andysaulim.com & Truly Tinsley analyze the renewed North Korea-China ties and what's at stake.
📊 New on @csis.org 🔽
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🚨 @victordcha.bsky.social’s latest op-ed is out now on Fortune.
In this piece, Dr. Cha emphasizes that the U.S. and South Korea must salvage their tariff and investment agreement — for the sake of the alliance.
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In this piece, Dr. Cha emphasizes that the U.S. and South Korea must salvage their tariff and investment agreement — for the sake of the alliance.
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The U.S. and South Korea need to salvage their tariff and investment agreement—for the sake of the alliance | Fortune
Seoul and Washington must see disagreements on investment and immigration as an opportunity to fine-tune a trade agreement they can both tolerate.
fortune.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🚨 @victordcha.bsky.social’s latest op-ed is out now on Fortune.
In this piece, Dr. Cha emphasizes that the U.S. and South Korea must salvage their tariff and investment agreement — for the sake of the alliance.
Read more 🔽
In this piece, Dr. Cha emphasizes that the U.S. and South Korea must salvage their tariff and investment agreement — for the sake of the alliance.
Read more 🔽
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Premier Li Qiang's visit to North Korea suggests a mending of Beijing-Pyongyang relations, write @korea.csis.org and @chinapower.csis.org. But "absent any concrete policy deliverables, [it] does not amount to a substantial upgrading of the relationship."
www.csis.org/analysis/ren...
www.csis.org/analysis/ren...
October 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Premier Li Qiang's visit to North Korea suggests a mending of Beijing-Pyongyang relations, write @korea.csis.org and @chinapower.csis.org. But "absent any concrete policy deliverables, [it] does not amount to a substantial upgrading of the relationship."
www.csis.org/analysis/ren...
www.csis.org/analysis/ren...
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I really enjoyed talking with @victordcha.bsky.social and @frogjumpsin.bsky.social on The Impossible State podcast from @csis.org @korea.csis.org
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What to Expect? New Leadership in Japan | The Impossible State
YouTube video by Center for Strategic & International Studies
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October 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I really enjoyed talking with @victordcha.bsky.social and @frogjumpsin.bsky.social on The Impossible State podcast from @csis.org @korea.csis.org
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How are allies and partners responding to "America First" policies?
@geopolitics.csis.org experts explain 7 strategies adopted to respond to the second Trump term.
cc @victordcha.bsky.social, @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @henriettalevin.bsky.social, @willtodman.bsky.social
@geopolitics.csis.org experts explain 7 strategies adopted to respond to the second Trump term.
cc @victordcha.bsky.social, @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @henriettalevin.bsky.social, @willtodman.bsky.social
7 Strategies to Deal with "America First"
YouTube video by Center for Strategic & International Studies
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October 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
How are allies and partners responding to "America First" policies?
@geopolitics.csis.org experts explain 7 strategies adopted to respond to the second Trump term.
cc @victordcha.bsky.social, @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @henriettalevin.bsky.social, @willtodman.bsky.social
@geopolitics.csis.org experts explain 7 strategies adopted to respond to the second Trump term.
cc @victordcha.bsky.social, @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @henriettalevin.bsky.social, @willtodman.bsky.social
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Learn more about each region's approach to new foreign policy paradigms from @geopolitics.csis.org: features.csis.org/responses-to...
Navigating Disruption: Ally & Partner Responses to U.S. Foreign Policy
U.S. allies and partners face new and paradigm-shifting challenges under the second Trump administration. This compendium explores how multiple actors are responding to and coping with U.S. policies i...
features.csis.org
October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Learn more about each region's approach to new foreign policy paradigms from @geopolitics.csis.org: features.csis.org/responses-to...
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“Every government in Southeast Asia understood that a second Trump administration would bring significant policy changes. But they also thought they would be better able to navigate those shifts,” writes @seasia.csis.org expert Greg Poling.
Learn more: www.csis.org/analysis/sou...
Learn more: www.csis.org/analysis/sou...
Southeast Asia Navigates Trump’s Return: Quick Deals, Lasting Dread
Most Southeast Asian states are seeking to mitigate both the short- and long-term risks of partnering with the United States by seeking new partnerships to hedge against future U.S. economic pressure....
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October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“Every government in Southeast Asia understood that a second Trump administration would bring significant policy changes. But they also thought they would be better able to navigate those shifts,” writes @seasia.csis.org expert Greg Poling.
Learn more: www.csis.org/analysis/sou...
Learn more: www.csis.org/analysis/sou...
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U.S. allies face new and paradigm-shifting challenges under the new administration. @geopolitics.csis.org explores how multiple actors are responding to and coping with U.S. policies in the context of disruptive changes to the global order.
🧵Read more: features.csis.org/responses-to...
🧵Read more: features.csis.org/responses-to...
Navigating Disruption: Ally & Partner Responses to U.S. Foreign Policy
U.S. allies and partners face new and paradigm-shifting challenges under the second Trump administration. This compendium explores how multiple actors are responding to and coping with U.S. policies i...
features.csis.org
October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
U.S. allies face new and paradigm-shifting challenges under the new administration. @geopolitics.csis.org explores how multiple actors are responding to and coping with U.S. policies in the context of disruptive changes to the global order.
🧵Read more: features.csis.org/responses-to...
🧵Read more: features.csis.org/responses-to...
Full house this morning for our launch of new @geopolitics.csis.org report on how U.S. allies and partners around the world are navigating disruption and the Trump's administration "America First" policies.
Watch here: youtu.be/Vkbzy1nL97o
Read here: features.csis.org/responses-to...
Watch here: youtu.be/Vkbzy1nL97o
Read here: features.csis.org/responses-to...
October 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Full house this morning for our launch of new @geopolitics.csis.org report on how U.S. allies and partners around the world are navigating disruption and the Trump's administration "America First" policies.
Watch here: youtu.be/Vkbzy1nL97o
Read here: features.csis.org/responses-to...
Watch here: youtu.be/Vkbzy1nL97o
Read here: features.csis.org/responses-to...
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LIVE NOW: @korea.csis.org discusses South Korean President Lee’s first 100 days in office, the implications of his foreign policies for extended deterrence, U.S.–ROK and U.S.–North Korea engagement, and more.
Listen in: www.csis.org/events/impos...
Listen in: www.csis.org/events/impos...
The Impossible State Live Podcast: President Lee's First 100 Days | CSIS Events
Please join the Impossible State podcast for a timely discussion on President Lee Jae Myung’s first 100 days in office.
www.csis.org
October 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
LIVE NOW: @korea.csis.org discusses South Korean President Lee’s first 100 days in office, the implications of his foreign policies for extended deterrence, U.S.–ROK and U.S.–North Korea engagement, and more.
Listen in: www.csis.org/events/impos...
Listen in: www.csis.org/events/impos...
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Monday, October 6, 2025 │ 9:00-11:00 AM ET
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
September 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Monday, October 6, 2025 │ 9:00-11:00 AM ET
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm