Washington and Tokyo can ensure better economic outcomes for themselves and others by working together to advance their preferred rules and norms. A more robust economic statecraft, jointly pursued, is central to advancing U.S. and Japanese interests in the Indo-Pacific.

Taking advantage of ongoing instability and the presence of sectarian militias in Iraq, Islamic State militants are regrouping into an insurgent movement and refocusing their tactics and attacks against the Iraqi government.

The man-made crisis in #SouthSudan has caused devastating human and financial costs. Aid organizations face significant access constraints while addressing the #humanitarian needs of 7 million people, a number that will only grow in the absence of sustainable peace.

On November 5, following a 180-day wind-down period, U.S. sanctions on Iran’s petroleum-related transactions will come into effect. The CSIS Energy and National Security Program examines the oil market implications of the sanctions snapback. 

The Ebola outbreak unfolding in Eastern DRC is the most recent, powerful showcase of what it means to battle dangerous health security threats in a disordered world. While categoric judgments are elusive, the high risk of losing the game in the DRC is becoming apparent.

This new CSIS workshop report explores the opportunities and challenges that New Mexico faces in achieving its potential to be a national leader in energy development and innovation.

Moscow continues to wage an offensive information campaign designed, in the words of the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, to “weaken and divide the United States.” But Washington has been reactive, slow to respond, and focused on defensive measures.