Analysis

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led Europeans to pay increasing attention to deterrence and territorial defense in Europe, as opposed to “low-intensity” out-of-area crisis management. This underscores the importance of NATO, but what does it mean for the European Union?

This week, the Scholl Chair addresses a looming issue: the United States doesn’t have enough people to fill the jobs that are being created.

The CSIS hosted a call-in press briefing on Monday, January 30, at 4:00 p.m. ET ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s anticipated visit to Beijing on February 5 and 6.

This edition of the evening covers Ukraine Delivery, Pakistan Suicide Bombing, Fragments, and more.

The CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative hosted a conversation with Sandra Douglass Morgan, president of the Las Vegas Raiders for a discussion on the importance of sports teams engaging in local politics and community building to strengthen the foundation of their respective cities, and ultimately the country.

Japan’s new Defense Buildup Plan (DBP) outlines the path to a paradigm shift in Self Defense Force (SDF) capabilities. CSIS Japan Chair adjunct fellow Gregg Rubinstein assesses plans to refine Japan’s defense acquisition policies and bolster its defense industrial base.

CSIS Americas senior adviser Mark L. Schneider and Aaron Schneider evaluate critiques of the Zones for Employment and Economic Development in Honduras and argue the country should move away from the zones as a potential model for economic growth.

Negotiations on the Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA) collapsed in 2016. However, given the global momentum behind combating climate change, climate and trade constituencies have begun to revisit the need for a fresh round of negotiations.

CSIS Americas director Ryan C. Berg responds to criticisms of the Zones for Employment and Economic Development in Honduras, and argues they represent an important mechanism for economic growth and nearshoring.