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Innovate or Die: The Army Transformation Initiative and the Future of Allied Land Warfare

Russia is adapting fast from wars in Ukraine, Israel, and Iran. NATO must act now or risk battlefield irrelevance. The U.S. Army’s Transformation Initiative should lead in reform, experimentation, and joint action to prepare allied forces for the fight ahead.

Commentary by Maj. Gen. Matthew Van Wagenen, Col. Arnel P. David, and Benjamin Jensen — July 10, 2025

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Russia Is Still Progressing in Africa. What's the Limit?

This paper examines Russia’s creeping influence over Africa, assessing Moscow’s historic legacy as well as the current diplomatic, economic, and military-security links that contribute to the region’s continued willingness to engage with Russia. 

Report by Mathieu Droin and Tina Dolbaia — August 15, 2023

Into Africa

The Restitution of African Art

Eric Kuikende-Banshona highlights the importance of restituting African artifacts to move past European colonial history in Africa. 

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — August 10, 2023

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Into Africa

The Wagner Group: The Kremlin’s Indispensable Hand in Africa

Mvemba, Catrina Doxsee, and Delaney Simon discuss the quasi-independent Russian paramilitary group’s atrocious activities and how they have caused social, humanitarian, and economic harm in Africa.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Catrina Doxsee — July 27, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

Russia’s Second Africa Summit

CSIS’s Mvemba Dizolele joins the podcast to discuss Russia’s second Africa summit and its objectives with the 54 countries on the continent.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — July 26, 2023

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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

Global Water Security and Safe Water with Mary Beth Cote-Jenssen

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Mary Beth Cote-Jenssen who shares insights about the importance of global water security and the role played by public-private partnerships. 

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — July 26, 2023

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Youth Arts and Sports: Underutilized Tools in International Stability Efforts

Youth are disproportionately affected by conflict but are seldom the focus of U.S. conflict prevention and stabilization policy. Arts and sports programming provide an outlet and help establish trust needed for their meaningful participation in civil society.

Commentary by Abigail Edwards and John Christianson — July 19, 2023

Innovative Public-Private Partnerships in Food Systems of the Future

Join the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development, in collaboration with the CSIS Global Food Security Program, for a conversation on private-sector engagement on food security and the importance of promoting impactful public-private partnerships in the future.

Event — July 18, 2023

Beyond AGOA: Building a Bigger Africa Policy

The United States should completely rethink some of the core tenants of U.S.-Africa policy and eliminate any contradictions and inconsistencies in its relations with African governments.

Commentary by Eliot Pence — July 18, 2023

Great Power Competition Implications in Africa: The Russian Federation and its Proxies

Since the start of the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there have been considerable efforts by Russia to quicken and deepen its efforts across the Africa. By targeting military, political and business elites, Russia is capable of exerting country-wide and even regional influence while keeping largely secret the details of its relationships.

Congressional Testimony by Cameron Hudson — July 18, 2023