Analysis

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.

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.

CSIS Americas deputy director and senior fellow Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Michael McKenna outline challenges when it comes to the regulation of online speech in the Americas, and the corrosive effects of censorship on democracy.

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.

In a new commentary, Jon Alterman discusses five major factors that place Middle Eastern governments in a weaker position today than in 2011. He explains how their position is likely to decline even further and what this means for the future of the region.

Jon Alterman reflects on the role of the United States in the Middle East, explaining why the United States has failed to achieve many of the goals it set out in the post-9/11 world and how to apply these lessons.

This week, the Scholl Chair makes brief comments on expectations of the flurry of trade meetings at various level that are occupying the Biden administration.

Upcoming guidance for the 45V hydrogen production tax credit is set to dictate clean hydrogen’s effectiveness as a decarbonization pathway. Which facets of implementation have sparked debate and how can a sensible compromise be forged?

When healthy, sustainable diets are not achievable for all, societies and economies are at risk. Despite growing recognition of food and nutrition insecurity in international dialogues, it is still unclear who should do what to strengthen food systems.

The leaders of the G7 will gather in Hiroshima, Japan, to discuss multiple policy challenges. CSIS senior associate Kimberly Lehn suggests the group should address Chinese economic coercion and develop tools to de-risk and diversify strategic sectors in their economies.