Geopolitics and Foreign Policy

The CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department examines the key political, economic, security, and societal trends shaping the future of global governance and institutions.

With deep regional expertise and strong global relationships across Africa, Americas, Europe, Eurasia, Russia, Indo-Pacific, and Middle East, our experts offer comprehensive analysis to guide policymakers in navigating the evolving challenges to U.S. global leadership.

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Critical Questions

Israel and Hamas Reach a Ceasefire

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Critical Questions by Jon B. Alterman — January 21, 2025

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Nicholas Szechenyi
Vice President, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Senior Fellow, Japan Chair
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Jon B. Alterman
Senior Vice President, Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, and Director, Middle East Program
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Will Todman
Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Middle East Program
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Andy Lim
Deputy Director and Fellow, Korea Chair
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Brian Hart
Deputy Director and Fellow, China Power Project
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Sean Monaghan
Visiting Fellow, Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program
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Yuko Nakano
Associate Director, U.S.-Japan Strategic Leadership Program and Fellow, Japan Chair
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Harrison Prétat
Deputy Director and Fellow, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
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Gregory B. Poling
Director and Senior Fellow, Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
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Bonny Lin
Director, China Power Project and Senior Adviser
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Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Australia Chair
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Matthew P. Funaiole
Vice President, iDeas Lab, Andreas C. Dracopoulos Chair in Innovation and Senior Fellow, China Power Project
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Max Bergmann
Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Stuart Center
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Donatienne Ruy
Director, Executive Education and Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy, and Fellow, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program
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