Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

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How Is Bird Flu Impacting Agriculture and Food Security in the United States?

1 week ago | csis.org | Caitlin Welsh |Zane Swanson

Policymakers frame U.S. food security in terms of the strength of the U.S. agriculture sector and the food security and nutrition status of Americans. The H5N1 subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, has caused unprecedented damage to poultry flocks in the United States and contributed to record-high egg prices.
Trump Restructures the Pentagon Budget: Two Views

1 week ago | csis.org | Mark Cancian |Melissa G. Dalton

In February, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directed the military services and defense agencies to identify 8 percent, or about $50 billion, in annual cuts that could be reinvested in higher-priority activities. Who would be the winners and losers? CSIS experts Mark Cancian and Melissa Dalton took distinctly different approaches to this task in an exercise organized by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) in partnership with CSIS.
The Possible European Response to Trump’s “Reciprocal” Tariffs

2 weeks ago | csis.org | Federico Steinberg |Jeffrey Anderson

On April 2—dubbed “Liberation Day” by the U.S. administration— President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on nearly every country in the world, targeting both allies and rivals alike. These include a 34 percent tariff on China, 24 percent on Japan, 20 percent on the European Union, and double-digit tariffs on numerous others (which will be additive to preexisting tariffs).
“Liberation Day” Tariffs Explained

2 weeks ago | csis.org

This analysis from the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business unpacks the April 2 tariff announcements from the White House.
China’s Underwater Power Play: The PRC’s New Subsea Cable-Cutting Ship Spooks International Security Experts

2 weeks ago | csis.org | Erin Murphy |Matt Pearl

Over the March 22 weekend, it was reported that the China Ship Scientific Research Centre (CSSRC) and its affiliated State Key Laboratory of Deep-sea Manned Vehicles have developed a ship able to cut cable lines at depths of up to 4,000 meters (13,123 feet).
How to Secure the Black Sea During a Russia-Ukrainian Ceasefire

3 weeks ago | csis.org | Benjamin Jensen |Mark Montgomery |Futures Lab

After Ukraine and Russia’s agreement to a Black Sea ceasefire as part of broader talks being brokered by the United States in Saudi Arabia, the next step is to design a coalition maritime force to secure the peace. This force will need multiple layers of defense, intelligence sharing, and the ability to counter hostile acts—particularly those aimed at grain corridors, critical infrastructure, or coastal regions.
Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2025

3 weeks ago | csis.org | Daniel Byman |Alexander Palmer |Riley McCabe |Skyeler Jackson

Terrorism remains a threat to U.S. citizens, assets, and interests despite the national security community’s decreasing focus on counterterrorism. In 2025, domestic terrorism represents a greater threat to the United States than do international terrorist organizations. Most domestic terrorist attacks in the United States are carried out by lone actors or small groups who believe in a wide range of ideologies, such as white supremacy, partisan extremism, and Salafi-jihadism.
“Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2025”: Audio Brief with Daniel Byman

3 weeks ago | csis.org | Daniel Byman

RESCHEDULED: Securing the Fundamentals of U.S. Competitiveness and Leadership in AI
Undercharged: Energy, Climate, and the Evolving Transatlantic Relationship

3 weeks ago | csis.org | Max Bergmann |Joseph Majkut |Federico Steinberg

As U.S. and European policies evolve under new governments, there will be opportunities for cooperation as well as triggers for conflict. The approach that the United States and European Union will take on energy and manufacturing supply chains will be a key element of the transatlantic relationship.
PRC Influence and the Status of Taiwan’s Diplomatic Allies in the Western Hemisphere

4 weeks ago | csis.org | Evan Ellis

Chairman Curtis, Ranking Member Kaine, and distinguished Members of the Committee, I am honored to share my analysis with you today. The views I express here today are mine, and do not represent those of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the U.S. Army War College, or the U.S. Government.