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Moldova’s Energy Future

Russia has attempted to exert influence over Moldova through manipulating or threatening to manipulate energy prices and flows, and until recently, Moldova’s long-standing efforts to develop and reform its energy sector have produced minimal results.

Report by Daniel F. Runde, Leah Kieff, and Thomas Bryja — October 11, 2024

Two Railroads, One Vision

The United States and China are seemingly backing rival railroads in the quest for critical minerals in southern Africa. CSIS senior adviser Judd Devermont, however, argues the future of these rails is connection, not competition.

Commentary by Judd Devermont — October 10, 2024

Crossroads of Commerce: How the Taiwan Strait Propels the Global Economy

This report provides an unprecedented look at the Taiwan Strait’s role in global trade, revealing that over one-fifth of all maritime commerce passes through this vital waterway. China possesses a range of non-kinetic options it may employ to coerce Taiwan, which could significantly disrupt this trade.
 

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, David Peng, Bonny Lin, and Jasper Verschuur — October 10, 2024

What U.S. Elections Could Mean for Africa

As global competition for influence in Africa mounts, the outcome of the U.S. elections will shape how Washington is viewed and could influence policy questions that not only matter materially to Africa, but could affect U.S. credibility on the continent for years to come.

Report by Cameron Hudson — October 8, 2024

Strengthening Moldova’s Cyber Landscape

Since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine the cyberattacks in Moldova have more than tripled, including frequent attacks on Moldovan government websites.

Critical Questions by Daniel F. Runde, Leah Kieff, and Thomas Bryja — October 8, 2024