Analysis

  • CSIS publishes daily, independent, bipartisan analysis — search our analysis below.
  • CSIS produces transcripts of selected events and multimedia.
  • For more of our interactive analysis and micro-websites, see Web Projects or visit CSIS’s iDeas Lab.
  • Sign up for updates and to subscribe.
  • Read CSIS’s reprint permissions.
Transcript
Is “Freeze for Freeze” a Viable Pathway to Re-engage Iran?
February 26, 2021

Dr. Jon B. Alterman moderates a panel discussion of the viability of "freeze for freeze" for the United States to re-engage with Iran.

Newsletter
South Korea would benefit from joining a Quad+
February 26, 2021

The time has come for South Korea to take the leap and join an expanded Quad, or Quad+. The tangible and potential benefits of such a decision outweigh any possible negative effects.

Commentary
China’s Opaque Shipyards Should Raise Red Flags for Foreign Companies
February 26, 2021 | Matthew P. Funaiole , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Brian Hart The lines between commercial and military activities at Chinese shipyards are becoming increasingly blurred, raising concerns about whether foreign capital is helping to support China’s ongoing naval modernization.

Newsletter
The Evening: India Pakistan Cease Fire, New York Variant, the Police and More
February 25, 2021

This edition of CSIS's nightly newsletter covers the India Pakistan Cease Fire, New York Variant, the Police and More.

Interactive
How Developed Is China’s Arms Industry?
February 25, 2021
In China Power While China is already the world’s second largest arms producer, the ability of its arms industry to domestically develop certain advanced weapon systems is still growing.

Report
Defense Against the Dark Arts in Space: Protecting Space Systems from Counterspace Weapons
February 25, 2021 | Todd Harrison, Kaitlyn Johnson, Makena Young This analysis from the CSIS Aerospace Security Project addresses different methods and technologies that can be used by the United States government, and others, to protect against or deter adversarial attacks via counterspace weapons.

Newsletter
The Evening: Vaccine Progress, Supply Chain Order, Stop Making Sense and More
February 24, 2021

This edition of CSIS's nightly newsletter covers the Vaccine Progress, Supply Chain Order, Stop Making Sense and More.

Report
A Post-Covid-19 Reset: The Future of Africa’s Foreign Partnerships
February 24, 2021 | Judd Devermont The Covid-19 pandemic is upending relationships between African governments and foreign powers. Judd Devermont identifies the key trends reshaping the region and outlines measures African governments and external partners can take to mend and deepen ties.

Transcript
Missile Defense and Defeat: A Conversation with the Vice Chairman
February 24, 2021

Please join the CSIS Missile Defense Project on February 23 for a conversation on missile defense and defeat with General John Hyten, Vice Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff.

Commentary
Time for a New Financing for Development Conference
February 24, 2021 | Conor M. Savoy

At a time of unprecedented need, the Biden administration should work with allies to convene a new Financing for Development Conference that makes concrete commitments: increasing foreign assistance, debt relief, and new efforts to mobilize private finance for...


Report
Industrial Policy, Trade, and Clean Energy Supply Chains
February 24, 2021 | Sarah Ladislaw, Ethan Zindler, Nikos Tsafos, Lachlan Carey, Jane Nakano Solar, wind and batteries are now mainstream thanks largely to government support. But their development has created numerous trade disputes; and China has built a commanding position in these value chains.

Commentary
Agenda for India’s Green Recovery
February 24, 2021 | Kartikeya Singh In a post-Covid, climate constrained world, India must use its limited resources judiciously to establish a better growth path for its people and environment. Action in these five areas can trigger maximum returns and create the systemic change India needs for success.

Search Analysis

By Type

By Date

By Topic

By Region

By Program

By Web Project

By Author

By Tag