Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

On Friday, the CSIS Japan Chair hosts a conference on the past, present, and future of the U.S.-Japan alliance, featuring keynote remarks from Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell. Register: https://lnkd.in/diTc3dMb

Dependence on foreign adversaries for critical minerals poses threats to the economic and national security of the United States. How do we prevent and address the potential of shortages? What are the consequences of inaction? Answer these questions in Building Critical Mineral Security for a Sustainable Future. Lead by Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) experts such as Gracelin Baskaran, PhD and Joseph Majkut, this course challenges participants to investigate the risks facing U.S. critical minerals security and the future of sustainability. Today is the last day to register. Secure your spot at cs.is/criticalminerals. #CriticalMinerals #NationalSecurity #CHIPSAct #Semiconductors #CleanEnergy #Climate #Minerals #Security #Technology #Policy?

NEW: CSIS International Security Program expert Seth Jones joins The Truth of the Matter to discuss the data on increasing violence between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/euGcfX5V

New research from CSIS estimates that approximately $2.45 trillion worth of goods—over one-fifth of global maritime trade—transited the Taiwan Strait in 2022. Dive into analysis from the CSIS China Power Project on the importance of the Taiwan Strait to global trade: https://lnkd.in/exzJf4WX

The third episode of Driving Impact Season 2, featuring Deputy Secretary Richard R. Verma, is LIVE! Watch the moving conversation between DLIA Director Hadeil Ali and Deputy Secretary Richard R. Verma as they discuss the importance of the stories we don’t often hear, how he draws inspiration from his family, and what it means to be American. ?? Watch the episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4eqAy0F ?? Or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g4BK-DgM ?? Find all episodes of Driving Impact here?: https://bit.ly/3PteMOn

"The uncomfortable truth is that no U.S. president, regardless of commitment, will attend every U.S.-ASEAN or East Asia Summit during their time in office," writes CSIS Southeast Asia Program expert Gregory Poling. Read more on Biden missing another East Asia summit: https://lnkd.in/edAvfXjK

"The United States must make a concerted effort to rectify its diplomatic shortcomings in the Pacific after decades of relative neglect" write CSIS Australia Chair experts Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik in Foreign Affairs. Read the full analysis: https://lnkd.in/e87RX4FH

The escalating turmoil in the Middle East threatens global energy markets, yet oil prices remain stable. What's behind this unexpected calm amid regional conflict? What could trigger a market reversal? The CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program consults leading experts for insights: https://lnkd.in/ezu7KNhh

Today is the last day to register for Global Foresight. Strategic foresight provides decision makers and teams with a disciplined framework by which to explore, evaluate, and prepare for a range of future scenarios. In Global Foresight: Preparing for Future Trends, you’ll track the trends and critical uncertainties shaping tomorrow’s geopolitical landscape and develop a toolkit to incorporate futures into long-term strategic planning, risk management, and day-to-day operations.?? ? Join Global Foresight: Preparing for Future Trends from October 21-24 in-person at CSIS or virtually via Zoom. Register today at cs.is/globalforesight. #Foresight #StrategicForesight #GlobalPolicy #Policy #Strategy #Security

As global competition for influence in Africa mounts, the outcome of the U.S. election will shape views of Washington & could influence policy questions that not only matter to Africa, but could affect U.S. credibility on the continent for years to come. https://lnkd.in/ePPwjziS