Elizabeth Hoffman

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Global Development Department
Elizabeth Hoffman

Elizabeth Hoffman is a senior associate (non-resident) with the Global Development Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Prior to joining CSIS, she was director for government relations at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), where she oversaw NED’s engagement on Capitol Hill and with the executive branch, and managed the budget and appropriations process. During her tenure, NED’s annual appropriation from the Congress increased to $300 million annually from $180 million annually. Ms. Hoffman also spent two years as a senior professional staff member on the House Committee on Homeland Security. She has held numerous positions in the House of Representatives, both in members’ personal offices and on committees specializing in foreign policy, national security, and human rights. In addition to her Hill experience, Ms. Hoffman worked at the George W. Bush Institute on the Human Freedom Initiative team, where she developed a training program for young Burmese political leaders. She received an M.A. in international affairs from the George Washington University, with concentrations in security policy studies and the Middle East, and her B.A. in political science from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.

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Is It Time for Another Supplemental for Ukraine?

An audio version of “Is It Time for Another Supplemental for Ukraine?” a new critical questions by CSIS's Daniel F. Runde and Elizabeth Hoffman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde and Elizabeth Hoffman — February 11, 2025

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Is It Time for Another Supplemental for Ukraine?

As the three-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine fast approaches, it is time to consider the impact that a sixth U.S. supplemental aid package for Ukraine could have on forging a lasting and mutually acceptable peace agreement.

Critical Questions by Daniel F. Runde and Elizabeth Hoffman — February 11, 2025

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Observations on the War in Ukraine: Impressions from Our Visit

An audio version of “Observations on the War in Ukraine: Impressions from Our Visit,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Daniel Byman and Elizabeth Hoffman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Daniel Byman and Elizabeth Hoffman — September 16, 2024

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Observations on the War in Ukraine: Impressions from Our Visit

Authors Daniel Byman and Elizabeth Hoffman offer five key takeaways from their recent trip to wartime Ukraine. They explore how Ukrainians are enduring the ongoing war, their perspectives on the future, and what remains to be done.

Commentary by Daniel Byman and Elizabeth Hoffman — September 13, 2024

How Supporting Ukraine Is Revitalizing the U.S. Defense Industrial Base

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. Congress has approved $113 billion to aid the response. U.S. security assistance to support Ukraine is reinvigorating the U.S. defense industrial base and creating American jobs.

Commentary by Elizabeth Hoffman, Audrey Aldisert, Cynthia Cook, Gregory Sanders, and Shivani Vakharia — April 18, 2024

Russia’s Religious Persecution and Misinformation in Ukraine

Russia’s religious persecution in Ukraine against various religious groups that do not align with the Kremlin's political agenda is staggering. Please join the Center for Strategic & International Studies for a crucial discussion in order to shed light on the issue and seek practical solutions to hold Russia accountable.

Event — February 29, 2024