Analysis

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) today announced that John Costello, who formerly served as the first chief of staff and principal architect of the Office of the National Cyber Director, has joined CSIS as deputy director and senior fellow with the Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies.

Anti-refugee sentiment is on the rise in the MENA region as economic crises worsen and aid decreases. In a new commentary, Will Todman calls for innovative solutions from global actors to ease host community burdens, shelter victims of violence, and mitigate hostilities.

European buyers intend to seek “cleaner” or less emissions-intensive gas in the years to come. New methane regulations in the United States should help address these concerns and bolster the case for U.S. LNG.

This week, the Scholl Chair examines how the bipartisan accomplishments of the Biden administration in the past three years could open the door to new, revitalized trade policy that could reinforce the political center.

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

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.

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.

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.