Strategic Shores: Strengthening Overseas Port Infrastructure

Global seaport infrastructure has become an important arena of great power competition, particularly as China seeks to expand their foothold across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. New CSIS analysis assesses how the U.S. can strengthen its overseas engagement.

The Strategic Shores project examines the growing U.S. economic and national security significance of global seaport infrastructure amid intensifying strategic competition. Drawing on desk research, country case studies, expert interviews, data analysis, and a tabletop exercise, the project assesses U.S. strengths and vulnerabilities across the global maritime port value chain and recommends ways to strengthen its engagement overseas.

This project is made possible through generous support from the Smith Richardson Foundation.

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A Conversation on the U.S. Role in Global Port Infrastructure

Join the CSIS Economic Development and Prosperity Program (EDP) for an expert panel examining EDP's new report Strategic Shores: Strengthening Overseas Port Infrastructure to Safeguard U.S. Economic and Security Interests.  

Event — November 17, 2026