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!
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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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Analyzing the Role of Blockchain Technology in Strengthening Democratic Institutions
Event — October 25, 2023
HIV/AIDS and Pandemic Preparedness: PEPFAR’s Role in Advancing Global Health Security
Event — October 23, 2023
HIV/AIDS and Pandemic Preparedness: PEPFAR’s Role in Advancing Global Health Security
Transcript — October 23, 2023
The BUILD Act at Five Years: Key Considerations to Building a Better Development Finance Construct
Event — September 28, 2023
China's Strategy of Political Warfare: Views from Congress
Event — September 28, 2023
China's Strategy of Political Warfare: Views from Congress
Transcript — September 28, 2023
The BUILD Act at Five Years: A Discussion with Representative Andy Kim
Transcript — September 28, 2023
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
ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum 2023
Event — September 25, 2023
Secretary Antony J. Blinken's Keynote Remarks at the 8th Annual CSIS ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum
Transcript — September 25, 2023