Analysis

From liquified natural gas capabilities and a regional Islamic insurgency, to political agendas and preparation for the polls, analyzing the state of Southern African affairs is crucial to securing regional stability, economic prosperity, and peace.

The upcoming Africa Leaders Summit is an opportunity for the United States to address the war in Ethiopia, insecurity in Somalia, and support the region's economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Japan will soon unveil new national security and defense strategies that could ultimately transform its defense posture and the U.S.-Japan alliance. CSIS Japan Chair Chris Johnstone previews key priorities at this inflection point in Japan’s strategic trajectory.

This article is part of Evolving Threats to Southeast Asia’s Maritime Security, a series of analyses produced by experts convened by the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. How has piracy/sea robbery evolved over the last 20 years? Piracy has existed since ancient times, wherein pirates looted vessels carrying commodities. Today, piracy and armed robbery […]

This article is part of Evolving Threats to Southeast Asia’s Maritime Security, a series of analyses produced by experts convened by the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. How have cyber-attacks evolved over the last 20 years? Cyber-attacks are an emerging threat to the maritime sector. Although the extent of their impact has not been […]

Hurricane Fiona devastated Puerto Rico's infrastructure, agriculture, and economy. The impact resulted in critical humanitarian access issues and raises questions about United States capacity for disaster response and preparations for future climate shocks.

Maintaining clear U.S. public and private sector partnerships in Mozambique will remain essential for an effective counterinsurgency strategy, regional security, and humanitarian assistance.

Despite the optics, humanitarian aid stakeholders' effective communication with non-state armed groups (NSAs) is crucial to aid distribution for beneficiary communities.

The Emeritus Chair in Strategy comments on the failures in strategy behind the Congressional National Defense Authorization Act for the Fiscal Year 2023