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
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Shivani Vakharia

Associate Director, Congressional and Government Affairs
Christian Hyde

Christian Hyde

Program Coordinator, Congressional and Government Affairs
Michael Buttner

Michael Buttner

Program Coordinator, Congressional and Government Affairs

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Eleventh Annual South China Sea Conference: Session One

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative are pleased to present the Eleventh Annual South China Sea Conference: Session One on Friday, July 30, 2021.

Event by Gregory B. Poling , Bonny Lin , Representative Elaine Luria (D-VA) , Zack Cooper , and Nguyen Nam Duong — July 30, 2021

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Partnering for Peace in Sudan

Please join us for a conversation with CSIS Director of the Africa Program, Judd Devermont, Senator Chris Van Hollen, and Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to the U.S., Nureldin Satti.

Event by Judd Devermont , Senator Chris Van Hollen , and Nureldin Satti — July 19, 2021

Photo: MOHAMED EL-SHAHED/AFP/Getty Images

The State of Special Operations Forces: A Conversation with Rep. Stephanie Murphy

Dr. Seth Jones is joined by ​Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy for a discussion of the state of special operations forces, including the future of the force as the United States shifts from counterterrorism to competition with states like China, Russia, and Iran. 

Event by Seth G. Jones and Representative Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) — July 14, 2021

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Preventing Catastrophe in Afghanistan

Please join us for a wide-ranging conversation with CSIS experts to discuss directions and options for Afghanistan going forward and how to avoid continued catastrophe in the region.

Event by Earl Anthony Wayne , Annie Pforzheimer , Daniel F. Runde , Ambassador Adela Raz , Representative Michael Waltz, (R-FL) , and Richard Olson — June 16, 2021

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A Conversation with Congressman Tom Cole

Please join the CSIS Commission on Strengthening America’s Health Security on Wednesday, June 9 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT for a conversation with Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK-04).

Event by J. Stephen Morrison and Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK-04) — June 9, 2021

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Innovation, the Bayh-Dole Act, and March-In Rights

The distinguished speakers in this Program will consider the importance of basic research for U.S. innovation, the impacts of the Bayh-Dole Act for society and the economy, and the implications of the proposed new use of March-In Rights with the goal of increasing product access while reducing costs.

Event by John J. Hamre and Walter G. Copan — June 8, 2021

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Transforming Our World: President George H. W. Bush and American Foreign Policy

Please join us for a conversation on the essay anthology, Transforming Our World: President George H. W. Bush and American Foreign Policy.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Andrew S. Natsios , Andrew H. Card , Ambassador Carla A. Hills , Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering , Catherine Bertini , and Douglas H. Paal — June 1, 2021

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The Role of Human Capital in U.S.-China Competition

The emerging geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China is often framed as a clash over technology, diplomacy, economics, and military predominance.

Event by Jude Blanchette , Congressman Andy Kim , Ryan Hass , Yingyi Ma , and Kaiser Kuo — May 20, 2021

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