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Carnegie Explainer Videos

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Video of Alexander Gabuev discussing what North Korea's sending troops to Russia means for the Russia-Ukraine war
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North Korea Sends Troops to Russia: A New Chapter in the Russia-Ukraine War?

U.S. officials have confirmed that North Korea has sent troops to support Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. But what does North Korea stand to gain from this move? Alexander Gabuev discusses what this development means for the future of the Russia-Ukraine war.

· October 25, 2024
Video of Stephen Wertheim discussing new conceptual frameworks for America's China strategy
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After Engagement, What? New Conceptual Frameworks for America's China Strategy

Over the past decade, leaders across the political spectrum have rejected the conceptual framework known as “engagement” that had guided U.S. policy toward China since the mid-1990s. Stephen Wertheim outlines the benefits of identifying a positive framework for U.S.-China relations and explores four conceptual frameworks for America's China strategy for the 2030s.

· October 24, 2024
Video of George Perkovich discussing how the U.S. and China can reduce the risk of nuclear conflict.
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How Can the U.S. and China Build Stable Nuclear Relations for the 2030s?

As the U S. and China develop new weapons systems and enhance their nuclear arsenals, what steps should they take to reduce the risk of nuclear conflict? George Perkovich explores a path toward de-escalation and argues that presidential-level dialogue to clarify each state's strategic perspective will be vital for reducing the risk of nuclear conflict.

· October 23, 2024
Video of Evan Medeiros discussing the critical factors that will drive the future of the U.S.-China relationship.
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What Lies Ahead for Future U.S.-China Relations?

What factors will influence the future of U.S.-China relations? Evan Medeiros lays out the critical factors that will drive Washington and Beijing's relationship toward one of five different possible scenarios, ranging from a global condominium to a new cold war, and offers policy recommendations for managing competition.

  • Evan Medeiros
· October 18, 2024
Video of Chris Chivvis discussing a realistic scenario for Washington and Beijing’s peaceful coexistence.
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How can the U.S. and China Reach a Realistic Coexistence?

Growing U.S.-China tensions have generated a pessimistic vision for the future of the relationship. How might the United States and China manage their competitive relationship without resorting to war?

In this video, Christopher S. Chivvis introduces the volume "U.S.-China Relations for the 2030s: Toward a Realistic Scenario for Coexistence" and argues that a realistic scenario for Washington and Beijing’s peaceful coexistence does exist.

· October 17, 2024
Video of Amr Hamzawy discussing changing power dynamics in the Middle East and North Africa
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Is U.S. Influence Fading in the Middle East and North Africa?

Who’s winning the power struggle in the Middle East & North Africa? Amr Hamzawy says the U.S., China, and Russia exert influence in unique ways that challenge conventional wisdom about Washington's regional retreat.

· September 26, 2024
Video of Rym Momtaz discussing French President Emmanuel Macron's appointment of Michel Barnier as prime minster.
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Macron's Latest Prime Minister Choice: What You Need to Know

French President Emmanuel Macron recently appointed Michel Barnier as the country's new prime minister. What are the key takeaways and implications of this decision? Rym Momtaz, Editor in Chief of Strategic Europe, discusses.

· September 6, 2024
The Real Reason Behind China's Nuclear Expansion

Under Xi, China has shifted toward a much more aggressive nuclear expansion. Why this sudden change?

· August 15, 2024
Video of Chris Chivvis discussing the role of AI in national security decision-making.
Is AI the Future of National Security?

Through a simulation of a Chinese blockade on Taiwan, Carnegie scholars examine AI's potential impact on national security crises. How would AI impact the speed, perception, and groupthink of bureaucratic decisionmakers? Learn more in Christopher S. Chivvis and Jennifer Kavanagh's full article.

· July 25, 2024
Video of Chris Chivvis discussing the phases and evolution of NATO since its inception during the Cold War.
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NATO's Evolution Explained: The Four Defining Phases

As NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary, scholars reflect on its historical origins. The alliance has evolved markedly throughout the decades, from its inception during the Cold War, its expansion amidst ethnic violence in the Balkans and post-9/11 conflicts, and its current response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

NATO has adapted to various security dilemmas in the past, but evolving geopolitical currents and emerging global threats call on the alliance to continue to evolve in future decades. Chris Chivvis, senior fellow and director of the American Statecraft Program, explains.

· July 3, 2024
Marwan Muasher discusses European countries' recognition of the Palestinian state—and what this may mean for a potential two-state solution in the region.
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Why Does Recognizing Palestine Matter?

Marwan Muasher, vice president for studies at Carnegie and former deputy prime minister of Jordan, discusses recent European countries' recognition of the Palestinian state—and what this may mean for a potential two-state solution in the region.

· June 12, 2024
Video of Sergey Vakulenko discussing Ukraine's drone attacks on the Russian oil sector and their degree of strategic success.
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How Successful Were Ukraine's Drone Attacks on Russian Oil?

Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center's nonresident scholar Sergey Vakulenko discusses Ukraine's drone attacks on the Russian oil sector and assesses the degree to which they have been strategically successful.

· June 12, 2024