Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a nonprofit organization that operates on a bipartisan basis, focused on developing actionable solutions for some of the most pressing global issues.

International

English

Research Company/Group

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#48849

United States

#18603

Law and Government/Government

#357

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

G7 Cooperation to De-Risk Minerals Investments in the Global South

1 week ago | csis.org | Gracelin Baskaran |Meredith Schwartz

As the Group of Seven (G7) prepares to hold its 51st Summit in June 2025 in Kananaskis, Canada, critical mineral security is poised to be a major topic of discussion. All G7 nations (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States) have emphasized securing critical minerals as a strategic priority.
Press Briefing: Previewing President Trump's Trip to the Middle East

1 week ago | csis.org | Daniel Byman

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a call-in press briefing on Thursday, May 8, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to preview key topics to watch in relation to President Trump’s upcoming trip to the Middle East as well as geopolitical dynamics in the region. Register to attend via this link. A transcript will be available after the press briefing concludes.
Ceasefire Talks: What’s at Stake for Ukraine’s Agriculture Sector and Global Food Security?

1 week ago | csis.org | Caitlin Welsh |Emma Dodd |Joseph W. Glauber

More than three years following the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine’s agriculture sector remains a primary target of Russia’s assaults. In attacking Ukraine’s agriculture sector, Russia seeks to diminish a major source of Ukraine’s revenue, undercut European support for Ukraine, and undermine Ukraine’s position as a global food exporter.
Maximum Impact: Assessing the Effectiveness of the State Department’s Bureau of Counterterrorism and Charting the Path Forward

1 week ago | csis.org | Daniel Byman

Chairman Lawler, Ranking Member Cherfilus-McCormick, members of this distinguished subcommittee, and subcommittee staff, thank you for the opportunity to testify on this important topic. Neither Georgetown University nor the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) take policy positions, so the views represented in this testimony are my own and not those of my employers.
Rebuilding U.S. Zinc Capacity in an Era of Global Competition

1 week ago | csis.org | Gracelin Baskaran |Meredith Schwartz

The IssueZinc ranks as the fourth-most widely used metal worldwide. In addition to its primary application in steel galvanization, refining zinc also produces gallium and germanium—key inputs for advanced semiconductors and defense technologies. However, amid falling ore grades and limited exploration, the United States remains heavily dependent on zinc imports.
Why Suriname Matters: South America’s Overlooked Strategic Geography

1 week ago | csis.org | Evan Ellis

IntroductionSecretary of State Marco Rubio’s April 2025 visit to Suriname highlighted the importance of the often overlooked country on the northeast coast of South America, whose former Foreign Minister, Alberto Ramdin, was elected secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS) in March 2025. On May 25, Suriname will hold its first national elections since its electoral rules were restructured by an October 2023 law and constitutional amendment.
The Transatlantic Tech Clash: Will Europe “De-Risk” from the United States?

2 weeks ago | csis.org | Emily Benson |Max Bergmann |Federico Steinberg

The tit-for-tat trade escalation between the United States and China has dominated news cycles. In the backdrop of rising U.S.-China tensions is another—and potentially just as profound—change occurring in the U.S.-EU relationship. The Europeans may increasingly distrust U.S. technology and may focus on “de-risking” not just from China but from the United States as well.
What to Know About the Signed U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal

2 weeks ago | csis.org | Gracelin Baskaran |Meredith Schwartz

On Thursday, April 30, 2025, the United States and Ukraine signed a long-awaited deal to establish a joint investment fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The fund will be capitalized, in part, by revenues from future natural resource extraction. The newly signed agreement is a positive step in U.S.-Ukraine relations following contentious meetings between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Trump’s Deep-Sea Mining Executive Order: The Race for Critical Minerals Enters Uncharted Waters

3 weeks ago | csis.org | Gracelin Baskaran |Meredith Schwartz

On Thursday, April 24, President Donald Trump revealed his latest executive order (EO) aimed at securing critical mineral supply chains and countering China’s dominance in the industry. “Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources” directs the Department of Commerce, in coordination with a number of executive agencies, to pursue the exploration and exploitation of deep-sea resources both within the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and areas beyond national jurisdiction.
Back & Forth 4: Should the United States Adopt a “Hack-Back” Cyber Strategy?

3 weeks ago | csis.org | Matt Pearl |Alexander Klimburg

Our goal in launching the Economic Security and Technology Department’s Back & Forth series is to promote debate about ideas that do not get adequate attention in Washington policy circles. As a bipartisan community of scholars, our expectation is that Back & Forth will model the art of thoughtful disagreement about unexplored solutions to our biggest challenges on economic security and technology. That, in our opinion, is the crying need of democratic governance in polarized times.