Analysis

Russia’s incentives to maximize output clash with its promises to cut production, and poor Russian compliance is complicating OPEC+ market management. 

Global efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and halt progression toward a global climate crisis have significantly declined in the last few years. New forms of engagements based on cooperation and mutual benefits are needed to address current challenges.

Recent climate policies adopted by the European Union and the United States have the potential to accelerate global decarbonization. However, without a new global framework on trade, these green industrial policies could hit roadblocks.

EU and the G7 sanctions against Russia have significantly shifted Russian crude oil and product flow to new markets and doubled its output. However, it is uncertain whether or not Russia can sustain these markets with its discounted price in the long run.

To break China’s dominance in critical minerals, the United States needs to build more mines. Federal permitting reforms will help. But ultimately, public support will make or break new mining projects.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) launched the bipartisan CSIS Commission on Hostage Taking and Wrongful Detention to explore responses to the growing phenomenon of hostage taking.

Join CSIS for an event to highlight sectors where the Biden administration has utilized authorities to enact baseline cybersecurity requirements, discuss implementation, and highlight next steps.

This edition of the Evening covers Assessing Leak Damage, Colorado River Proposal, Hell In A Bucket, and More.

The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business evaluate the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity’s (IPEF) first agreement on supply chains.