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The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to advancing practical ideas to address major world challenges. CSIS is headquartered in Washington, DC, and its mission is to “define the future of national security.”
CSIS’s institutional role is to produce strategy-relevant analysis and convene cross-sector leaders for policy audiences, with research spanning four core areas: defense and security; geopolitics and foreign policy; economic security and technology; and global development. CSIS states that its scholars are frequently called upon by Congress, the executive branch, the media, and others to explain current events and offer recommendations to improve U.S. strategy. Strategically, CSIS differentiates through a mix of policy research, original data and open-source analysis, and delivery mechanisms (including multimedia and data visualization) designed to connect analysis to decision-makers. CSIS also emphasizes bipartisan values and scholar independence as part of its operating model.
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Fiji played host to the inaugural Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) on August 5–7.
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Southeast Asia from the Corner of 18th and K Streets: Obama's Asia Trip: Go or No?The White House faces a fundamental dilemma today: Can President Barack Obama leave for his geopolitically vital Asia trip, planned to begin this Saturday, if the U.S. government is still shut down?
CSIS announced that retired General Joseph F. Dunford will become its next chief executive officer, assuming the role on May 7, 2026, succeeding John Hamre.
CSIS Names Aalok Mehta Director of the Wadhwani AI CenterCSIS announced Aalok Mehta joining the Economic Security and Technology Department as director of the Wadhwani AI Center.
CSIS Appoints FedEx President and CEO Raj Subramaniam to Board of TrusteesCSIS announced Raj Subramaniam’s appointment to its Board of Trustees.
CSIS Names Alex Kisling Chief Communications OfficerCSIS announced the appointment of Alex Kisling as chief communications officer.
CSIS to Host Inaugural Manila Strategy Forum on September 9-10, 2025CSIS announced the inaugural Manila Strategy Forum featuring keynote remarks from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. and panels on the future of the U.S.-Philippines alliance.
CSIS Launches Project on Avoiding Strategic Miscalculation in U.S.-China RelationsCSIS announced a two-year project intended to help avoid strategic miscalculation in U.S.-China relations through research and convenings, drawing on multiple CSIS China-related programs and research chairs.