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Defending the Dollar

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CSIS Mexico Matters

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Digital Reports

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In China’s Orbit: Beijing’s Space Diplomacy in the Global South

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, and Aidan Powers-Riggs — January 15, 2026

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A New Landscape for Development: Examining Impacts, Capabilities, and Opportunities

Digital Report by Hadeil Ali, Andrew Friedman, Noam Unger, J. Stephen Morrison, Katherine E. Bliss, Romina Bandura, Caitlin Welsh, David Michel, Rose Parker, and Joely Virzi — November 13, 2025

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Securing Africa’s Future Water Needs

Sub-Saharan Africa is the world’s most water-insecure region. Its future wellbeing depends on solving its water resource challenges. CSIS examines how governments, service providers, donors, and communities working together can build sustainable water systems.

Digital Report by David Michel — January 29, 2026

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A New Landscape for Development

Digital Report by Enoh T. Ebong, Noam Unger, Andrew Friedman, and Hadeil Ali — November 13, 2025

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A New Landscape for Development: Recommendations

Digital Report by Noam Unger, Andrew Friedman, and Hadeil Ali

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A New Landscape for Development: The Ground Has Shifted

Digital Report by Noam Unger, Andrew Friedman, and Hadeil Ali

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The Electric Vehicle Playbook for Emerging Markets

Digital Report by Ilaria Mazzocco and Ryan Featherston