
The Truth of the Matter
CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies


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Visions of Kiev
The Truth of the Matter
09/30/22 • 22 min
CSIS’s Dr. Eliot Cohen joins the podcast to discuss his recent visit to Kiev and meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, his assessment of Polish efforts to help Ukraine, and his analysis of Vladimir Putin’s next moves.

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Paul Rosenzweig on Misinformation and Difficulties Facing the Tech Industry
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09/21/22 • 31 min
Former federal prosecutor and Homeland Security official Paul Rosenzweig joins the podcast to talk about the national security implications of misinformation and technology.

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House of Huawei: The Secret History of China’s Most Powerful Company
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12/18/24 • 18 min
Eva Dou, technology policy reporter at The Washington Post, joins the podcast to discuss her new book, House of Huawei: The Secret History of China’s Most Powerful Company, as well as U.S. suspicion of the company and why it worries policymakers.

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European Divorce
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03/11/25 • 25 min
Following meetings with European diplomats in Brussels and Paris, CSIS’s Max Bergmann joins the podcast to discuss a possible United States divorce from our allies in Europe. As geopolitical tensions rise and Washington shifts its strategic focus toward the Indo-Pacific, European leaders question the long-term reliability of U.S. commitments to NATO and regional security. Economic disputes, defense spending disagreements, and differing approaches to Russia and China have further widened the gap between the transatlantic allies.
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Why It's Time to Reconsider a European Army
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Intelligence and Subversion in Ukraine
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03/07/25 • 21 min
CSIS’s Seth Jones, director of the CSIS Defense and Security Department, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of stopping U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine, whether European countries can fill the gap, and how this could affect peace negotiations. They also unpack the fallout from last week’s dramatic Trump-Zelensky meeting and how it could impact the chances of the minerals deal or a peace agreement favorable to Ukraine, as well as the key difference between economic and security guarantees from the United States to Ukraine. Seth also explains how a U.S.-Russia relationship could shift the global order and previews a new CSIS report on malicious activities from Russian military intelligence in Europe that have affected the war.
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Tumultuous Times in Europe
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02/20/25 • 33 min
CSIS’s Max Bergmann, director of the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, joins the podcast to discuss the current state of European security, the potential for a U.S.-Europe tech war, how Ukraine negotiations might evolve, and more.
Read or listen to Max Bergmann’s new report, The Transatlantic Alliance in the Age of Trump: The Coming Collisions, here: https://www.csis.org/analysis/transatlantic-alliance-age-trump-coming-collisions

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"Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War” on Netflix
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03/08/24 • 26 min
Award-winning filmmaker Brian Knappenberger joins the podcast to discuss his new docuseries Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War, which debuts on Netflix on March 12, and how Cold War history is reflected in the current conflict in Ukraine.

Gaza Hospitals
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11/21/23 • 30 min
CSIS’s J. Stephen Morrison joins the podcast to discuss the situation surrounding Gaza’s hospitals as Israel fights against Hamas.

Russia’s New Space Weapon
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04/02/24 • 24 min
CSIS’ Kari Bingen and Heather Williams join the podcast to discuss Russia’s new space-based anti-satellite weapon, its violation of the Outer Space Treaty and what steps the U.S. can take to mitigate the risks.

Piecing Together What Happened in Syria
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12/12/24 • 21 min
CSIS’s Norman Roule, who served for thirty-four years in the Central Intelligence Agency, managing significant programs relating to the Middle East, joins the podcast to discuss the actors that enabled the Assad regime to survive for so long, how bureaucratic rot in Russia and Iran enabled Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to move south so quickly, and actions the U.S. can take to support peace in the region.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Truth of the Matter have?
The Truth of the Matter currently has 332 episodes available.
What topics does The Truth of the Matter cover?
The podcast is about Non-Profit, Podcasts, Business and Government.
What is the most popular episode on The Truth of the Matter?
The episode title 'Visions of Kiev' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Truth of the Matter?
The average episode length on The Truth of the Matter is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Truth of the Matter released?
Episodes of The Truth of the Matter are typically released every 4 days, 19 hours.
When was the first episode of The Truth of the Matter?
The first episode of The Truth of the Matter was released on Sep 12, 2019.
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