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

by Mona Yacoubian — April 17, 2026


Iran Resisted a Powerful Attacker. Taiwan Can Too.

by Daniel Byman and Seth G. Jones — April 17, 2026


Geopolitical Implications of the War with Iran
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Can AI Accelerate Scientific Discovery? Featuring Under Secretary Darío Gil

Under Secretary Darío Gil joins Navin Girishankar to discuss the Genesis Mission—a Department of Energy–led initiative to build an AI-driven platform for accelerating scientific discovery.

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar

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The Sudan War in 10 Charts

Sudan's civil war has entered its fourth year as the world's largest, most underfunded, and most overlooked humanitarian crisis.

Commentary by CSIS Scholars — April 17, 2026

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The United States Withdraws from Syria

The U.S. withdrawal from Syria marks a pivotal moment for the region.

by Mona Yacoubian and Will Todman

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The Futures Summit: A New Era of Development Cooperation

The CSIS Futures Summit brings together business and global leaders, philanthropists, innovators, and government officials for a bold reimagining of the next era of global development.

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