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Seth G. Jones

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President, Defense and Security Department; Harold Brown Chair
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Scott Kennedy

Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Bonny Lin

Director, China Power Project and Senior Adviser
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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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Ilaria Mazzocco

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Benjamin Jensen

Director, Futures Lab and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
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Hugh Grant-Chapman

Fellow, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
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Brian Hart

Deputy Director and Fellow, China Power Project
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Harrison Prétat

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A New Generation Looks to the Moon: Perspectives on Artemis

For a generation born after the Apollo 17 mission in 1972, it represents not just a technical milestone, but a defining moment—a generation's first lived experience of the United States' renewed push into deep space.

Commentary by Clayton Swope, Chantal Li, and Jack Seay — April 17, 2026

What Comes Next for Artemis?

With the completion of Artemis II, NASA sets its sights on its next Moon mission. To get there, NASA has rolled out a new plan for Artemis. This new plan addresses risks for the old plan, leaves some risks unchanged, and introduces new risks.

Commentary by Clayton Swope — April 17, 2026

International Collaboration Took the United States Back to the Moon

Artemis II was more than a U.S. mission—it was a global effort. The success of U.S. lunar exploration depends on sustaining international partnerships that provide essential capabilities, legitimacy, and long-term leadership in space.

Commentary by Lauryn Williams — April 17, 2026

Pekingology

Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China

Henrietta Levin is joined by Eyck Freymann, a Hoover Fellow at Stanford University and author of the new book, ⁠Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China⁠.

Podcast Episode by Henrietta Levin — April 16, 2026

CSIS Pekingology

A Match Made Under Heaven: The Emerging Role of China’s Private Sector in Space

Andy Yang examines how China’s private sector is beginning to shape the country’s dual-use space ambitions. Using LandSpace and reusable rockets as a case study, he highlights a core theme from The Power of Innovation: private firms can contribute to China’s military modernization in key domains.

Blog Post by Andy Yang — April 16, 2026

Minerals Diplomacy Meets Market Reality: The Case of Pakistan

Pakistan’s mineral resources offer long-term potential for diversifying supply chains. However, security risks, weak institutions, and structural constraints are foundational challenges that increase risk exposure for any U.S.–Pakistan minerals partnership.

Report by Meredith Schwartz and Gracelin Baskaran — April 15, 2026

The Last Line of Defense

Beyond the Rubble: Is China the Real Winner of the U.S.-Iran War?

Host Seth Jones sat down with Dr. Bonny Lin, CSIS Senior Adviser and Director of the China Power Project, to explore Beijing’s view of the U.S.-Iran war, including its own role, the China-Pakistan peace plan, and potential takeaways.

Podcast Episode by Seth G. Jones — April 15, 2026

The Last Line of Defence