Analysis

As China’s economy moved away from state planning and policymakers introduced market reforms in the 1980s and 1990s, many observers expected that in addition to promoting the growth of the Chinese economy, privatization would also have substantial political implications. Most importantly, it was thought that the rise of the private sector could lead to the…

CSIS Middle East Program senior fellow Natasha Hall analyzes how the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria may worsen existing divides in the international aid response in Syria and further hinder support to the vulnerable northwest.

The Biden administration has emphasized the importance of technological advancements to U.S. foreign policy objectives, which can only be achieved by improving immigration policies to promote innovation in key sectors. 

CSIS Americas Director Ryan C. Berg analyzes the Central American Bank for Economic Integration's support for Nicaragua and outlines policy options to limit its ability to finance dictatorial policies there.

The U.S. campaign to expand the domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chains has underscored the complex nature of U.S.-China rivalry in the EV battery value chains. What role, if any, should China play in U.S. efforts to expand its EV battery supply chains?  

A close examination of the provisions of the BURMA Act reveals that it is unlikely to result in major changes in U.S. policy in Myanmar.

This week, the Scholl Chair ponders an interesting question: is the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) a one-off event or does it represent a paradigm shift in U.S. trade and economic policy?

The CSIS hosted a call-in press briefing ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil’s visit to the White House on Friday, February 10.

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