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

Elizabeth Hoffman

Director of Congressional and Government Affairs, and Fellow

Shivani Vakharia

Associate Director, Congressional and Government Affairs

Christian Hyde

Program Coordinator, Congressional and Government Affairs

Michael Buttner

Program Coordinator, Congressional and Government Affairs

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A Conversation with Senators Murkowski and Manchin

The CSIS Energy & National Security Program is pleased to welcome The Hon. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and The Hon. Joe Manchin (D-WV) for a conversation on energy policy priorities in the United States.

Event by Sarah Ladislaw , Senator Lisa Murkowski , and Senator Joe Manchin — October 30, 2019

Foreign Aid and International Affairs Spending: A Conversation with Chairwoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Ranking Member Kay Granger (R-TX)

Join the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative for a conversation with Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Representative Kay Granger (R-TX) on foreign aid and international affairs spending.

Event by Nina Easton , Kathleen H. Hicks , and Beverly Kirk — October 22, 2019