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The Chisinau Summit: A Litmus Test for Moldova and the EPC

The stakes are high for the upcoming Summit of the European Political Community, which is being held in Moldova on June 1. It is a political blessing but a logistical challenge for the small country, and the platform must confirm its added value and strategic role.

Commentary by Mathieu Droin and Ilke Toygür — May 26, 2023

Disability Provisions in Trade Agreements

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has the opportunity to reframe the discussion on trade and disability for future trade agreements and should set the example of adding more proactive inclusivity provisions.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch and Margot Putnam — May 26, 2023

The Power System Benefits of Interregional Transmission

The proposed legislation that mandates interregional transmission capacity minimums is an excellent way to create demand for new transmission projects that will increase grid reliability, support new generation resources, and lower costs for end users.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut and Cy McGeady — May 25, 2023

Quantum Technology: Applications and Implications

While quantum phenomena have been studied for decades, important technology based on quantum physics has only appeared recently. This CSIS paper examines critical quantum technologies and provides recommendations for policymakers to be prepared for a post-quantum future.

Report by James Andrew Lewis and Georgia Wood — May 25, 2023

The European Union’s Enlargement Conundrum

Membership in the European Union is critical for Ukraine’s reconstruction and future prosperity. But Ukraine’s accession will require deep reforms in Kyiv, visionary leadership from EU leaders to reform the bloc, and an active diplomatic push from Washington.

Report by Max Bergmann , Otto Svendsen , and Sissy Martinez — May 25, 2023

Revitalizing Strategic Analysis for a New Era of Competition

Strategic analysis struggles to integrate military power and statecraft to keep pace with Russia and China. Policymakers need to revitalize strategic analysis to create a new cohort of strategic leaders that thinks more critically.

Report by Anthony H. Cordesman , Benjamin Jensen , and Adrian Bogart — May 24, 2023

Rising Demand and Proliferating Supply of Military UAS

There has been a significant rise in the proliferation of military uninhabited aerial systems. This report reveals drivers and implications by examining the Nagorno-Karabakh war, the Russian war in Ukraine, and contracting and international trade data.

Report by Gregory Sanders , Rose Butchart , Astrid Price , Dan Steinberg , and Alexander Holderness — May 24, 2023