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G7 Critical Minerals Ambitions and Iran's Natural Resources

As G7 leaders discussed critical minerals coordination and strategies to de-risk supply chains, a U.S.-Iran deal opens the possibility for investment in Iran’s untapped copper as a new frontier for critical mineral investment.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — June 18, 2026

State of Play

Was the G7 Summit in France a Success?

Victor Cha, Kristi Govella, Phil Luck, and Caitlin Welsh join Will to assess how meaningful the outcomes of the G7 Summit were.

Podcast Episode by CSIS Scholars — June 17, 2026

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Who Are G7’s Top Performers?

The G7’s agenda has globalized even as the bloc’s share of the world economy and population has shrunk. As leaders convene at Évian-les-Bains, is the group still fit for purpose — and which countries actually perform on the issues it prioritizes?

Commentary by Victor Cha — June 12, 2026

Defining Autonomy: Why Software, Not Drones, Will Decide the Next War

As the Pentagon revises its autonomous weapons policy, Kateryna Bondar argues that the definition of an autonomous weapon system must extend beyond the effector to include the software orchestration layer where lethal decisions are increasingly made.

Brief by Kateryna Bondar and Matt Mande — June 10, 2026

Press Briefing: Previewing the G7 Summit

Experts across the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) previewed the upcoming G7 Summit set to take place June 15–17, 2026.

Transcript — June 9, 2026

State of Play

Is Ukraine Turning the Tide?

Will speaks with Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya about their recent trip to Kyiv and if the shifting balance of power means the war may finally end soon.

Podcast Episode by Will Todman, Max Bergmann, and Maria Snegovaya — June 4, 2026

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Why the West Keeps Losing Critical Mineral Assets to China

China is winning the race for critical minerals long before mines enter production. As Chinese firms acquire strategic mineral assets worldwide, the United States and its allies need new tools to identify, protect, and compete for ownership of future supply.

Commentary by Gracelin Baskaran — June 2, 2026