Given the critical relevance of economic and commercial power to international relations, CSIS researchers explore the nexus between economics and national security, providing recommendations to sustain economic advantages and drive competitiveness.

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Protecting Americans from Biological Threats

As the risks of biological threats rise, Congress and the administration can bolster biodefenses by modernizing biosurveillance, ensuring biosafety and biosecurity, rebuilding the U.S. biodefense enterprise, and strengthening response and recovery.

Report by Paul Friedrichs, J. Stephen Morrison, Michaela Simoneau, and Sophia Hirshfield — February 4, 2026

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U.S. Universities: Engines of Economic Growth

University research is a proven job creator, an engine of regional economic growth, and a generator of entirely new industries that also advance public health, improve wellbeing, and bolster national security.

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, Shruti Sharma, and Chris Borges — October 29, 2025

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Building Connecticut’s Innovation Economy

Navin is joined by Dan O’Keefe, Connecticut’s Chief Innovation Officer and Commissioner of Economic Development.

Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram — October 28, 2025

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The Impact of New Sanctions and Ukrainian Deep Strikes on the Russian Energy Industry with Clayton Seigle

Max and Maria spoke with Clayton Seigle about how new sanctions from the Trump administration could potentially impact Russian energy revenues. Additionally, they discussed the effects of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries.

This conversation was recorded on October 23, 2025.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Clayton Seigle — October 27, 2025

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Measuring Trade Policy Success

This week, Bill Reinsch examines how to assess the success of the Trump administration’s tariffs, arguing that evaluation should rest on economic fundamentals and underscoring the importance of maintaining the rules-based trading system.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — October 27, 2025

Aligning APEC Beyond Trade Turmoil

On October 31, Trump, Xi, and other regional leaders will convene for the APEC Summit. Amid renewed U.S.-China trade tensions, supply chain disruptions, and growing geoeconomic fragmentation, how can the region chart a path toward a more resilient future?

Commentary by Philip Luck and Richard Gray — October 24, 2025

What Goes Around Comes Around and Other Cliches

This week, Bill Reinsch argues that China’s recent export controls are a direct response to U.S. trade measures. Rather than reacting with outrage, he suggests that the United States should avoid hypocrisy and adopt a more consistent strategy to de-escalate the growing trade tensions.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — October 20, 2025

What Could a Trump Peace Plan in Ukraine Look Like?

As Trump’s team pushes for a Ukraine peace deal amid new pressure on Russia, experts and AI models outline the most likely outcomes, from frozen frontlines to the economic and security terms shaping negotiations.

Critical Questions by Benjamin Jensen and Yasir Atalan — October 17, 2025