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Unpacking Trump’s New Critical Minerals Executive Order

President Trump signed an EO to accelerate domestic minerals production for national security. The EO sets swift timelines to expedite permitting, deploy Defense Production Act funds through the Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and identify priority projects.

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Book Launch: Critical Minerals and the Future of the U.S. Economy

Join the CSIS Critical Minerals Security Program for the launch of a new policy book, Critical Minerals and the Future of the of the U.S. Economy. This event feature a discussion around policy recommendations for the most pressing challenges facing minerals security.

Event — February 27, 2025

Maritime Domain Lessons from Russia-Ukraine | Conflict in Focus

This week's 'Conflict in Focus' episode will feature a discussion on maritime lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine war, including Ukraine’s and Russia’s strategic maritime objectives, unmanned surface vessel employment and Russia’s response, hybrid warfare, and more.

Event — February 27, 2025

Breaking Down the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal

The United States and Ukraine reached a landmark agreement to jointly invest in Ukraine's critical minerals and resources. This deal, the first of its kind, highlights minerals in President Trump’s transactional diplomacy.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — February 27, 2025

Kenya's Emergence as a Regional Power

As Kenya continues to navigate its regional and global responsibilities, its leadership in diplomacy, economic development, and climate resilience will shape Africa’s future.

Event — February 26, 2025

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Ukraine Minerals Deal Explained

CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran breaks down the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal, its security risks, and global implications. She also compares it to China’s mineral diplomacy and previews her upcoming book on U.S. supply chain security.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gracelin Baskaran — February 26, 2025

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The War in Ukraine Three Years On

Max and Maria sat down with Michael Kimmage and Dara Massicot for an event in the CSIS studio to discuss the three-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The conversation took stock of the current situation on the battlefield, the state of affairs within Russia and Ukraine right now, and the diplomatic prospects for the kind of negotiated settlement currently being advocated for by the Trump administration.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, Michael Kimmage, and Dara Massicot — February 26, 2025

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Transatlantic Tensions at the Munich Security Conference

CSIS’s Steve Morrison and Caitlin Welsh discuss the fallout from VP JD Vance's Munich speech and its impact on NATO and U.S.-European relations. They also explore European unity on food security, climate change, and health, and the broader effects on global stability.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, J. Stephen Morrison, and Caitlin Welsh — February 26, 2025

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Guarding the Frontier: Options for a Post-Conflict Security Force in Ukraine

Any lasting peace in Ukraine demands more than ceasefire monitors—it requires a powerful international force capable of deterring aggression, securing vast borders, and integrating Ukraine into the transatlantic security framework. Anything less risks failure.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — February 26, 2025

Russia’s War in Ukraine and the Prospects for Peace

Three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war continues to rage. But peace negotiations have now begun. How has the war evolved? And what are the prospects for peace? Join the CSIS Defense and Security Department for a virtual discussion on the state of the conflict.

Event — February 24, 2025