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Hormuz Blockade Impacts and Trump's New Tariff Playbook

Analysis by Alex Kisling, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch

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The Strait of Hormuz in 8 Charts

by Matthew P. Funaiole, Harrison Prétat, Aidan Powers-Riggs, and Jasper Verschuur

Iran War

Last Rounds? Status of Key Munitions at the Iran War Ceasefire

by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — April 21, 2026

Why “Mowing the Grass” Won’t Work in Iran

by Mona Yacoubian — April 17, 2026

Latest Analysis: War with Iran

Geopolitical Implications of the War with Iran

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Hungary After Orbán: The Hard Road Back to Democracy

The road back to democracy from authoritarianism is a difficult one, filled with fits and starts that thwart even the best attempts; Hungary holds some lessons for others trying to walk that path back to democracy.

by Andrew Friedman and Donatienne Ruy

How to Interpret Wartime Oil Prices

by Adi Imsirovic and Clayton Seigle

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Section 702: Why Do We Need It?

Critical Questions by Emily Harding

AI and the Future of Mediation

Report by Yasir Atalan, Benjamin Jensen, and Ian Reynolds

The Iranian Cyber Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure

Critical Questions by Nikita Shah

Rare Earth Export Restrictions One Year Later

Brief by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz

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Wartime Energy Economics | Energy Shots

Video — April 24, 2026

Has the Iran war transformed the Middle East's future? | State of Play

Video — April 22, 2026

CSIS Announces Joseph F. Dunford as Next CEO

The Center for Strategic and International Studies today announced that retired General Joseph F. Dunford, who served as the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been named its next chief executive officer.

Press Release — March 12, 2026

WATCH: John Hamre Welcomes General Joseph F. Dunford to CSIS

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