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!

Christian Hyde

Christian Hyde

Program Coordinator, Congressional and Government Affairs

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China's Strategy of Political Warfare: Views from Congress

CSIS recently released the most comprehensive analysis to date of Chinese political warfare activities. On Thursday, September 28, Rep. Rob Wittman joins CSIS expert Seth G. Jones for a deep dive into how Congress is addressing China’s unprecedented campaign.

Event by Seth G. Jones and Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) — September 28, 2023

ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum 2023

Please join us for the 8th annual ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum, our premier international forum that brings together officials, policymakers, and experts to discuss issues important to the U.S.-ROK alliance.

Event by Antony Blinken , Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) , John J. Hamre , Kim Gheewhan , Victor Cha , Mark Lippert , and Vincent Brooks , Kathleen Stephens , Yun Byung-se , Han Sukhee , Christopher B. Johnstone , Lee Chung Min , Lee Jaemin , Lim Eunjung , Sydney Seiler , Sue Mi Terry , Ellen Kim — September 25, 2023

Parallel Breakouts – Session II: Energy: Grid and Transmission Connectivity

As Ukraine seeks to rebuild and strengthen its energy infrastructure, particular attention must be given to improving grid and transmission connectivity to enhance the flexibility of the Ukrainian power grid.

Event by Ben Cahill , Matteo Patrone , Mark Simakovsky , Olena Pavlenko , and Roger Martella — September 22, 2023

Multilateral Perspectives on Ukraine’s Economic Transformation

Multilaterals and DFIs are providing critical financing for Ukraine, to support government operations and the private sector.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Deputy Minister Volodymyr Kuzyo , Matteo Patrone , Rana Karadsheh , and Christina Segal-Knowles — September 21, 2023