Recent Publications

Category: SSI Live Podcast

Ep 111 – Dr. Evan Ellis on the Central Role of Paraguay in South America
May 13, 2024 — Paraguay as a Linchpin Both Literally and Figuratively – Paraguay sits at the crossroads of both illicit and licit activities in South America, with implications stretching from arms trafficking to the drug trade to Hezbollah's fundraising to China-Taiwan issues. How is the relatively new government of President Santiago Peña dealing with Paraguay's many challenges, including significant corruption? What are the promises and perils it faces politically, economically, and militarily? Dr. Evan Ellis joined SSI Live host John R. Deni for a deep dive on Paraguay, including a readout of Evan''s meeting with President Peña... MORE

Ep 110 – Proxy War Ethics: The Norms of Partnering in Great Power Competition | SSI Live 110
April 25, 2024 — Given the unfolding wars in Ukraine and Gaza – both of which have seen proxy activity or something that looks a lot like proxy activity – what kind of ethical concerns should policymakers focus on? Have proxy wars become more common over time, and are ethical challenges inherent in them? How can we strengthen the norms that govern proxy war activity? SSI Live host John R. Deni invited Dr. Tony Pfaff to discuss his latest book... MORE