Congressional Affairs at CSIS
As a bipartisan think tank, CSIS strives to provide a platform for leaders in Congress to engage with the broader policy community on issues affecting U.S. national security and foreign affairs
Expert Support for Congress
For more than 50 years, CSIS has prioritized outreach to Members of Congress and their staff to provide in-depth, strategic analysis and guidance from the world’s leading experts in defense and security policy, global challenges, and regional studies.
Through speaking events, topical briefing series, participation in policy conferences, and membership on commissions and task forces, CSIS helps leaders in Congress effectively engage the broader policy community.
CSIS’s expertise in providing grounded, actionable, and bipartisan policy solutions uniquely positions CSIS to help Congress address the national security, development, and foreign policy challenges facing the United States. A key element of our engagement with Congress is through congressional testimony.
CSIS Provides:
- A bipartisan platform from which members of Congress can powerfully engage the wider policy community
- In-office briefings from top policy experts with government, academic, and field experience
- Staff-focused policy discussions
- Commentaries, Critical Questions, and other timely analysis on current issues
- In-depth reports with realistic policy recommendations
- Testimony
- Opportunities for Members and staff to participate in CSIS events, projects, and initiatives
Do you want to contact a CSIS expert? Are you interested in CSIS public or private events for Members of Congress and staff? Reach out to our team!
Are you a congressional staff wanting to contact a CSIS expert? Are you interested in CSIS public or private events for Members of Congress and staff? Connect with our team!
Featured Analysis
The Past, Present, and Future of U.S. Assistance to Ukraine: A Deep Dive into the Data
Critical Questions by Elizabeth Hoffman, Jaehyun Han, and Shivani Vakharia — September 26, 2023
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U.S. Support for Ukraine in the Midst of U.S. Elections
Commentary by Elizabeth Hoffman — October 3, 2024
Symposium: AI in the Department of Justice
Event — October 2, 2024
8th U.S.-ROK Joint Public-Private Economic Forum
Event — October 2, 2024
Rebuilding America’s Maritime Strength with Senator Kelly and Congressman Waltz
Event — September 25, 2024
Rebuilding America’s Maritime Strength with Senator Kelly and Congressman Waltz
Transcript — September 25, 2024
A Conversation with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi: The Art of Power
Event — September 18, 2024
A Conversation with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi: The Art of Power
Transcript — September 18, 2024
Observations on the War in Ukraine: Impressions from Our Visit
Podcast Episode by Daniel Byman and Elizabeth Hoffman — September 16, 2024
Observations on the War in Ukraine: Impressions from Our Visit
Commentary by Daniel Byman and Elizabeth Hoffman — September 13, 2024
Deteriorating Religious Freedom Conditions in Nicaragua
Congressional Testimony by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — July 24, 2024